https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:49:25 +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/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/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...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/11-best-things-to-do-in-chicago-chicago-travel-guide/ https://grrrltraveler.com/11-best-things-to-do-in-chicago-chicago-travel-guide/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:40:09 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=59297   Under our expert traveler series, this guest post is written by travel blogger, Valentina of Valentina’s Destinations. Valentina has lived in Chicago for the last 7 years, exploring Chicago’s attractions, restaurants and events. She is your guide, showing you the best things to do in Chicago. Chicago is the heart of America’s Midwest. In 2018, it was...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/11-best-things-to-do-in-chicago-chicago-travel-guide/feed/ 12 https://grrrltraveler.com/10-best-things-to-eat-in-san-diego/ Tue, 07 May 2019 13:18:50 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=59046   Penned under our expert traveler series, this guest post is written by San Diego based travel and food blogger, Angelica of Things to Do & See, who shares the best budget-friendly activities and the most delicious local foods from places she’s traveled. She will be your guide to showing you the best things to eat in San...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/11-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-san-francisco/ https://grrrltraveler.com/11-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-san-francisco/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:07:54 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=57183 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. Penned under our expert traveler series, this guest post is written by travel blogger and San Francisco native of over 21 years, Carol Guttery of Wayfaring Views. She will be your San...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/11-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-san-francisco/feed/ 26 https://grrrltraveler.com/surviving-budget-hotels-las-vegas/ https://grrrltraveler.com/surviving-budget-hotels-las-vegas/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:48:43 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=37264 VIDEO:  Surviving a Budget Hotel in Las Vegas (watch my 2-minute reality style-video review )   What does the term “budget travel” mean to you? Do you have a positive or negative impression of it? Budget Airlines and why some of them make” a bad  choice” Allegiant Airlines. How I never want to have to...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/surviving-budget-hotels-las-vegas/feed/ 17 https://grrrltraveler.com/mohegan-sun/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:34:43 +0000 http://travelerdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=1214