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=6.9.4 https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/favicon.gif https://grrrltraveler.com 32 32 https://grrrltraveler.com/benefits-of-solitude-in-solo-travel/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:25:24 +0000 https://grrrltraveler.com/?p=87608 When people talk about solo travel, they usually picture “adventure” such as backpacking through Europe, navigating a crowded fresh market in Southeast Asia, or figuring out foreign train systems. But the real challenge – and gift – of solo travel is something most travel guides never mention: being comfortable with your own solitude and silence....]]> 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/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/eco-friendly-travel-tips/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:39:50 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=62601   Mass consumption, over-crowdedness and consumer trash and pollution,… as travelers, we can help offset the negative impact of tourism by being conscious travelers. We can reduce our carbon footprint when we travel.  In this post, I share eco-friendly tips for travelers. How I became a conscious traveler I wasn’t always a conscious traveler. When...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/must-try-foods-emilia-romagna/ https://grrrltraveler.com/must-try-foods-emilia-romagna/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:00:39 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=61057   From fast cars to slow food, after you’ve experienced the must try foods of Emilia-Romagna and its aged-with-tradition flavors, you’ll see and taste your own world much differently.⁣⁣  I’m going to share the best food experiences of Emilia-Romagna. If you’re a foodie looking for unique experiences to try, these Emilia-Romagna foods are guaranteed to blow...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/must-try-foods-emilia-romagna/feed/ 2