https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:12:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/favicon.gif https://grrrltraveler.com 32 32 https://grrrltraveler.com/florence-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:44:39 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=81231   Florence is a city of Italian art, culture, and history, and there are plenty of things to do and see that won’t break the bank. In this Florence travel guide, I explore Florence on a shoestring budget and am sharing free things to do in Florence.  In the past as an artist interested in...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/bologna-travel-guide/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:49 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=61158   Bologna, a hidden gem often overlooked by travelers, is a city waiting to be explored. This charming Italian destination is a haven for food enthusiasts, earning its nickname as the “Foodie Cradle of Emilia Romagna.” Beyond its culinary delights, Bologna boasts a rich history, architectural beauty, and a unique character that will surprise you....]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/rome-travel-guide/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:16:54 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=78257   They say all roads lead to Rome. Maybe as a capital city of Italy that is true. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣But if you’re a traveler in the heart of Rome, it feels like all roads lead to some historical monument and as a female traveling alone, it felt incredibly surreal, awestruck, romantic and meditative to walk...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/san-marino-travel-guide/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:53:34 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=61195   From pictures it looks like a fairytale country you wouldn’t think existed.  Stepping into San Marino I felt like I was walking into the… Princess Diaries. Cue:  Mia Thermopolis. In this San Marino travel guide, I’m going to share quirky things to know about San Marino before traveling, so you know to move it...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/porto-san-mamolo-review-bologna/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:02:18 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=61758   Porta San Mamolo is a three-story bed & breakfast stay on the edge of historical Bologna. From the outside. Tucked away in a quiet and secluded street tucked away from the main buzz of cars and people, I almost missed it upon first glance. It looked like a suburban apartment or family mansion hotel,...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/treviso-trip-guide/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:56:34 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=81133   This post may contain affiliate links. I never leave home without travel insurance. Click for the insurance finder tool or check out popular insurance options that travelers use. To off-set the crowds and damage that tourism reaps upon Venice, I researched Veneto cities that might I promote as contenders to Venice. I came upon...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-walking-the-camino-de-santiago-alone/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:45:41 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=78245 Many years ago, Anna went on a life-changing journey hiking the Camino de Santiago, where she also met her life partner Leslie, with whom she now runs a blog, Camino Adventures dedicated to the famous route. She’ll share her tips for walking the Camino alone. This post may contain affiliate links. Never leave home without...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/things-to-do-in-venice-italy/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:04:43 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=78545 This post may contain affiliate links. I never leave home without travel insurance. Click for the insurance finder tool or check out popular insurance options that travelers use. Venice is a lover’s city. ⁣ ⁣It is hard not to fall in love with it. Unequaled with its waterways, bridges, gondolas, and medieval architecture.⁣ There are...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-things-to-do-modena-italy-48-hours-modena-travel-guide/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:04:49 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=61534 As the home of Ferrari, Maserati and Pagani -you literally hear the low purr of these engines in the streets!- and birth home of tenor Pavarotti, Modena was a pleasant surprise. And the “food experiences” you can have here will redefine your appreciation of Italian food ! Best things to Do in Modena in 48 Hours...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-things-to-do-in-lake-como-for-a-weekend-getaway/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:08:48 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=71731   Located 50 km northeast of Milan, with stunningly serene and picturesque lakeside scenery, spending a weekend in Lake Como is a favorite hop for female solo travelers. This Lake Como travel guide shares some of the best things to do in Lake Como to plan your weekend itinerary. Lake Como is a resort getaway...]]>