https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:30:18 +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/bidet-buying-guide/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:40:42 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=76046 If you’ve traveled to Thailand, you might’ve fallen in love with their hand-held bidet sprayers—those trusty “bum guns” that leave you feeling fresh after every bathroom visit. Or maybe you’ve been to Tokyo, where the high-tech Toto Toilets pamper you with heated seats, water temperature control, and gentle air-drying features that feel more spa than toilet. Whichever camp you fall into,...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/hand-held-toilet-bidet-sprayers/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:46:32 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=43702 How to Use Bidet sprayer toilets in Southeast Asia (Watch video) If you’ve traveled anywhere in Southeast Asia, chances are you’ve encountered handheld bidet sprayer toilets, affectionately nicknamed “Bum Guns.” These hose-like nozzles, usually mounted beside the toilet, are used for rinsing yourself clean after you go. They’re common in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar and increasingly...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-grow-youtube-channel/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:17:45 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=81294   So you want to grow your travel channel on YouTube? Join the club! With billions of people watching travel content every month, the opportunity to make money creating travel content is real, but so is the competition. Every traveler with a smartphone and a dream is out here trying to make it happen and...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/benefits-of-street-food/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:13:40 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=87127   When traveling alone, it’s common for travelers want to avoid food poisoning, so they avoid dishes they don’t know much about… especially street food.  I totally get it and once felt this way too. But one of the best ways to truly experience a new destination is through its street food. While many travelers...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/cheap-travel-unethical/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:51:57 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=86031   Who doesn’t love stretching their travel dollar? It’s tempting to label a trip, destination, service or item as “cheap” when talking about affordable travel options.  But this often oversimplified word can be harmful to the destinations we visit, locals we meet and it misses the larger picture. In this post, I’ll share reasons why...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/sustainable-accommodations-solo-female-travelers/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:31:54 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=86039   Solo female travel is a rising trend, and as more women venture into the world alone, accommodations are evolving to cater to their unique needs. From capsule hotels to community homestays, sustainable, ethical, and solo-friendly lodging options are becoming increasingly available. Here’s a guide to unique accommodations that prioritize safety, sustainability, and meaningful travel...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/eating-in-japanese-ramen-shops/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 21:41:06 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=59420   Ever wanted to eat in a Japanese ramen shop? I have. Pre-pandemic, I  met up with my friend Brian of Ramen Adventures, a fellow YouTuber and ramen expert who gives food tours in Tokyo. As Japanese are proud of their ramen, being a ramen expert is a real thing in Japan. Brian is well-known...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/guide-to-nepal-homestays/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:11:45 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=83432 Nepal beckons travelers with its breathtaking beauty and ancient allure. But beyond summiting Everest peaks and prayer flags lies a hidden treasure, Nepal homestays. Gone are the bland hotels and tourist-centric interactions. In its place, a Nepal homestay experience offers an authentic, enriching journey into the heart of Nepalese culture. From savoring home-cooked delicacies woven...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/responsible-travel-tips/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:26:48 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=80798   I put this responsible travel guide together to share responsible travel tips that will empower you to become an ethical traveler, , making a positive impact on the destinations you visit. If you took away one tip and practiced it or you shared this post with friends, you are helping alleviate the ongoing negative...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/travel-vlogging-tips/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:59:39 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=77824   This post contains affiliate links. I highly recommend trip insurance on your adventures. Use this trip insurance finder tool to find an plan based on your budget! Check out affordable U.S. trip insurance. Being a solo female travel vlogger , I love shooting stories in exotic and new destinations. Being thoughtfully prepared and packed for my...]]>