Travel Tips

This post may contain affiliate links. There are some inherent dangers in globe-trotting alone as a woman.  As a solo female traveler that’s had adventures on all 7 continents, I’ve picked up some important safety tips along the way. Here are some of my top safety tips for solo female travelers: 1.  Do Research About Your Destination Research any local laws, customs, culture, religious restrictions, and body language behavior you should be aware of. Some…

Washington, DC is a great family vacation destination.  There are tons of activities that will entertain you and your children as you explore this great Metropolis. Unfortunately, some government agencies have had to close their doors due to a lapse in Federal funding.  The Smithsonian Museum and the National Zoo have been impacted but even though those two agencies are temporarily closed, there’s still plenty to do in the Nation’s Capital.     I have…

Traveling abroad and long vacations are what I live for.  But before I can throw caution to the wind and slip into full vacay-mode, there’s a bit of adulting I always have to do.  I’ve decided to share with my International Travel To-Do List with my fellow Wanderers here on the blog. Here are the 9 Things to do Before Your Next International Trip:  1.  Make sure your passport and visa are current  A passport…

As an avid single traveler – I have visited 13 countries across 5 continents. During my journeys, I met people that have changed the fabric of who I am.  Not only did I learn some of the nuances of other languages, cultures, and topographies, traveling abroad altered my view of them myself, the world, and my place in it. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no better education. And now that I’m a mother of…