https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:11:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/favicon.gif https://grrrltraveler.com 32 32 https://grrrltraveler.com/digital-privacy-checklist/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:07:10 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=88539 Digital Privacy Checklist for U.S. Travelers (Protect Your Phone, Data, and Money Abroad) International travel comes with digital risks most travelers don’t think about until something goes wrong. Airports, hotels, public Wi-Fi, border crossings and even charging stations expose your phone and personal data in ways that don’t exist at home. This digital privacy checklist...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/what-to-do-if-your-flight-is-cancelled-or-delayed/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:42:19 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=88093  There are affiliate links in this post. Traveling with trip insurance offers me peace of mind for my solo travels. This is a trip insurance finder to match your budget!  Check out my solo travel gear. Flight cancellations and delays can upend even the best-laid travel plans, leaving passengers scrambling for solutions and clarity. In...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/visa-mistakes-that-get-you-denied-entry/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:21:50 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=88094 Are you unknowingly breaking U.S. immigration law just by being a digital nomad or participating in the wrong activities on a tourist visa? If so, you might be innocent travel mistakes from getting deported or denied. Traveling abroad isn’t just about visiting new places. It’s also about understanding and complying with local visa regulations. One...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/digital-privacy-tips/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:05:25 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=87397   This video and blog guide is intended to help travelers stay informed and aware of their rights—not to assist or promote unlawful behavior. It does not constitute legal advice and I do not encourage or condone any illegal activity. UPDATED a/o June 25, 2025: There have been some new insights for foreign travelers. Please...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/us-airport-security-what-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:15:46 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=87294 My video filmed on March 23, 2025 just as U.S. travelers have been reporting phone searches at US border security.  I share what’s going on, what we can expect and some tips for safe entry. This blog post will be updated as changes  arise. – PLEASE SHARE & SPREAD THE WORD as this affects all...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/us-travel-bans-leaked-what-you-need-to-know/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:04:40 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=87331 Watch my video as I breakdown the U.S. Travel Ban Draft U.S. Travel bans are making a comeback in the United States. In 2017, President Donald Trump introduced Travel Ban 1.0, starting with seven countries (“The Muslim Ban“) and grew to thirteen over time. Now, we’re looking at his second term in office and Travel...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/old-san-juan-walking-tour/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:00:16 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=82488 Welcome to the captivating charm of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, where you’ll explore vibrant Spanish colonial architecture, colorful murals and yummy Puerto Rican culture and cuisine. In this guide, I’m sharing an Old San Juan walking tour and 24 hour itinerary that covers the must-see attractions, hidden gems, and mouthwatering dishes that define the...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-beaches-in-waikiki/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 14:50:31 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=62967   Over 4 million tourists visit Waikiki each year, making it Hawaii’s famous tourism hub. The Waikiki beaches, which stretch from Queens Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach and the Ilikai Hotel, are easily accessible and well-liked by visitors who stay in Waikiki and move around on foot. But which are the best beaches in Waikiki...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-things-to-do-in-memphis/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:49:35 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=79141   This post may contain affiliate links. Never leave home without travel insurance. Click for the best travel insurance and inexpensive insurance for COVID. Memphis is the birthplace of Rock and Roll and it is also a city with a rich history would surprise you. As an outsider, it is easy to think it like...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/5-hidden-gems-of-memphis/ Thu, 19 May 2022 21:54:06 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=79142 This post may contain affiliate links. Never leave home without travel insurance. Click for the insurance finder tool. and affordable insurance for COVID/quarantine protection. There’s more to Memphis than just great BBQ and music history museums. There are off-beat and hidden gems of Memphis that will surely surprise you. As a traveler, I was surprised to...]]>