https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:32:29 +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/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/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/how-flight-angels-works/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:08:18 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=81479 As travelers, we’re always flying and the journey from check in to flight can lackluster. But what if your flight could make a difference to families and rescued dogs and it didn’t cost you a thing? I volunteered with Flight Angels to be a pet transporter volunteer of Satos (street dogs in Puerto Rico). The...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/reef-safe-sunscreen-guide/ Fri, 05 May 2023 11:31:43 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=81276 Spending time in the sun is a staple of any tropical destination such as Hawaii, Florida, Australia, and Mexico. But with the ongoing threat of coral bleaching and damage to the ocean’s delicate ecosystem, as responsible travelers, it’s important to consider the impact our sunscreen has on the environment. I know as adventure-loving but ethical...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/chitwan-national-park-nepal/ https://grrrltraveler.com/chitwan-national-park-nepal/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:23:16 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=54982    Not many travelers know that you can take a safari in Nepal. The truth is, Nepal’s Chitwan National Park,otherwise known as “The Heart of the Jungle”, is a major World Heritage UNESCO park with a wicked assortment of wildlife and endangered species.  If Chitwan isn’t on your bucket list for Nepal, it should be....]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/chitwan-national-park-nepal/feed/ 3 https://grrrltraveler.com/semenggoh-wildlife-rehabilitation-centre-borneon-orangutan/ https://grrrltraveler.com/semenggoh-wildlife-rehabilitation-centre-borneon-orangutan/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2018 02:42:14 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=55937   Have you ever seen an orangutan in the wild? After hearing about the the plight that Borneon orangutans faced with palm oil companies, it triggered a heart-felt desire to know more. Many wildlife species face the plight of endangerment for exploitive reasons. On the other hand, many tourist attractions cage, hunt or manipulate wildlife...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/semenggoh-wildlife-rehabilitation-centre-borneon-orangutan/feed/ 1 https://grrrltraveler.com/borneo-wetlands-tour-kuching-wetlands-national-park/ https://grrrltraveler.com/borneo-wetlands-tour-kuching-wetlands-national-park/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:05:12 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=49867 Borneo Wetlands Tour : Kuching Wetlands National Park | Sarawak, Malaysia Kuching Wetlands National Park was a 30 minute drive outside of Kuching city center. At 6,610 hectares of wetlands it was a habitat for locals and wildlife native to Sarawak. It was late afternoon when we started at the Telaga Ai Jetty. A quick stop for a refreshing coconut ice...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/borneo-wetlands-tour-kuching-wetlands-national-park/feed/ 1 https://grrrltraveler.com/bako-national-park-sarawak/ https://grrrltraveler.com/bako-national-park-sarawak/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:00:20 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=49729 Bako National Park is located 37 km from Kuching and was the best wildlife highlights of my trip to Sarawak.. and probably my life! It was the first time I encountered wildlife that was not in captivity. Instead, I was free to wander in their land and walk beside them. Best of all, it didn’t...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/bako-national-park-sarawak/feed/ 15