Thoughts/Writing Archives | Solitary Wanderer

Of the Mountaineer’s Creed and Responsible Travel

People sometimes dismiss responsible travel as just being a buzzword that trends every now and then. It’s not. It’s a lifestyle.

The Truth About Long-Term Travel

People romanticize long-term travel, thinking it’s all about partying and sightseeing. Well, it’s not all that. Here’s what you need to know.

Finding Joy in Travel…and Life

How do you find joy in your travels? For me, joy is in my everyday life, whether I’m traveling or not.

Finding Solace in Jaipur

There are wonderful things to see in Jaipur, including the City Palace and Hawa Mahal. It’s memorable to me, though because I sought and found solace in the Pink City.

On Taking Risks and Being Location Independent

If things don’t work out, there won’t be any regrets. I am living my life the way I want it to be, following no script but my own. This is my New Year’s resolution!

How My Favorite Country Betrayed Me

I loved Vietnam; I loved its food and its people. My last visit to Ho Chi Minh City, however, changed how I feel about it.

Eve Teasing and Solo Travel in India

India is certainly a huge and incredible country. What is it like to travel solo there as a woman? Here’s my experience of Eve teasing in India.

Reflections on Solo Travel

Why do women like solo travel? There are A LOT of reasons, but primarily, it’s because of our freedom to be when we travel alone.

Of Meaningful Travels and Other Resolutions

No matter what happens in 2013, there’s only one thing I can say: I am moving forward. I’m moving on.

Bittersweet Memories of my Solo Backpacking Trip in Europe

I backpacked for 70 days in Europe, covering 9 countries and 25 cities. It was more than just a solo trip though. It was a journey to heal my broken heart.

3 Reasons to Travel Solo

There are many reasons why people travel alone. Here are some of mine.

It's fun to walk around in Venice, Italy.

I Was Interviewed by Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor!

I was in Venice, Italy when I received an invite to be a guest in Peter Greenberg’s show. As he is a highly respected journalist and travel editor of CBS News, I grabbed the opportunity! Read the transcript of that interview here.

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