https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:01:56 +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/airlines-free-transit-hotels/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:36:37 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=82376   I’m always looking for ways to maximize my airport layovers and turn them into an extra stopover trip or sightseeing adventure, so I meticulously research and choose my layovers wisely. If you’re embarking on a long-haul journey with layovers, taking advantage of airlines’ free transit hotel stays can transform a tiresome trip into a...]]> 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/avoid-single-supplement-fees/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:38:08 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=84821  ]]> 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/travel-guide-for-staying-in-hotels/ https://grrrltraveler.com/travel-guide-for-staying-in-hotels/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 13:30:42 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=49474   Although solo travelers appreciate the pampering and the privacy their own hotel room, it’s not uncommon to experience stress about hotel etiquette and finding an affordable hotel.  To take the stress and questions out of your hotel bookings, I’m sharing my survival guide of hotel hacks and tips for solo travelers. Survival Guide for...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/travel-guide-for-staying-in-hotels/feed/ 8 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/airport-sleeping-pods/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:21:05 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=80388 You’ve landed in a strange airport at 1 a.m., your next flight is at 7, and the floor looks like your only option… but then you remember your travel friend mentioned there are airport sleeping pods. And you miraculously just landed in an airport with one! In this blog post, i’m sharing 32 airports with...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/turkish-airlines-free-transit-hotel/ https://grrrltraveler.com/turkish-airlines-free-transit-hotel/#comments Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:55:50 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=61278 This post may contain affiliate links. I never leave home without this travel insurance. Need trip insurance options? Check out this trip insurance finder tool. Did you know about Turkish Airlines free transit hotel? Turkish Airlines has a huge fleet and network, which dominates New Istanbul Airport, the largest airport in the world.  Some of...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/turkish-airlines-free-transit-hotel/feed/ 8 https://grrrltraveler.com/casa-masoli-ravenna-hotels/ https://grrrltraveler.com/casa-masoli-ravenna-hotels/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:13:22 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=61031   As a small town in the Emilia Romagna region, Ravenna is known for its UNESCO world heritage Byzantine mosaics, hidden in basilicas, baptisteries and mausoleums.  As a lesser known But visiting Ravenna, you’ll find so much more is more than a town about UNESCO attractions. With a warm town like Ravenna, you won’t find...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/casa-masoli-ravenna-hotels/feed/ 1 https://grrrltraveler.com/staying-at-an-airport-hotel-fairmont-vancouver-hotel-review/ https://grrrltraveler.com/staying-at-an-airport-hotel-fairmont-vancouver-hotel-review/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:52:44 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=58816   I’ve always felt at home in airports. Some travelers love arriving at their destination, but i’ve secretly always loved airport layovers. Airports have always felt like a place of transition for me. It has movement and is a place, where travelers cross paths with an impending sense of excited anticipation of a destination.  It...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/staying-at-an-airport-hotel-fairmont-vancouver-hotel-review/feed/ 5