I wasn’t born a traveler. Certainly not one who would count myself amongst the ranks of women who travel solo.
My Story
My parents moved to Chicago from Pakistan after getting married, and my sister and I were born into the American dream. Why would we ever want to leave?
I can’t quite pinpoint when the wanderlust struck, but I went from being content with the world in front of me to realizing how small it was compared to the real, zoomed out picture.
As I started traveling on my own, especially internationally, I felt myself expand with each trip (and not just around the waistline!).
Travel makes me feel grateful like nothing else can. It makes me feel alive and inspired. It dissolves my anxieties and keeps me in awe.
And that’s why this blog exists.
Well, that and because I believe all women should experience the thrill and confidence that comes with solo travel as a woman.
In 2019, not long before the world went into lockdown, I left my unhealthy marriage and found myself living truly alone for the first time.
As a desi / South Asian woman, I had been told for so long that I could travel more freely once married.
Now, here I was divorced and locked down in my Chicago apartment. I was working remotely and itching to travel again.
So, in early 2021 I took a leap and spent 4 months living in and working from Costa Rica. I went completely alone, having never been to Costa Rica before, and wound up making amazing friends.
Since then, I’ve spent some time living the digital nomad life, started working for myself and begun taking longer trips (5+ weeks at a time) at least a couple times a year.
A Focus on Solo Female Travel
I’m here to prove that life after divorce for women can be the most beautiful, freeing phase.
That solo travel for women is not as scary or far-fetched as some may think.
That women who travel solo are in for the adventure of their lifetimes.
This blog didn’t start out as a solo female travel blog. In fact, I started it while in a relationship. But it is 1000% a solo female travel blog now and honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.
So, if you’re curious about solo travel as a woman then welcome. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
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Where I’ve Traveled
Back in 2013-2014, I spent nearly a year living in Madrid, Spain on a Fulbright grant. This gave me a fantastic jumping off point for exploring many cities across Europe!
In more recent years, I’ve continued to spend extensive time (months at a time) in places like Italy, France, Japan, Costa Rica, Mexico and more.
Whenever possible, I prefer slow travel that allows me to explore sights while also observing the local customs and culture around me by becoming a part of it.
If you’re curious, here is everywhere I’ve been so far!
📍Japan – Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
📍Costa Rica – San Jose, Santa Teresa, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Bajos del Toro
📍Colombia – Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena
📍Mexico – Sayulita, Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca, Mexico City, Hidalgo, Cancun
📍Nicaragua – Tola
📍Turkey – Istanbul
📍Morocco – Tangier, Chefchaouen
📍England – London, Wiltshire, Bath
📍British Overseas Territory – Turks & Caicos
📍Scotland – Edinburgh
📍Ireland – Dublin, Cliffs of Moher
📍Germany – Frankfurt
📍France – Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg, Loire Valley, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Marseilles, Aix en Provence
📍Italy – Rome, Florence, Naples, Siena, Amalfi Coast, Orvieto, Palermo, Cefalu
📍Spain – Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Cordoba, Segovia, Granada
📍Portugal – Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Cascais
📍Austria – Vienna
📍Croatia – Dubrovnik, Split, Vis Island
📍Greece – Athens, Santorini, Syros, Sifnos, Chania
📍Belgium – Brussels, Bruges
📍Hungary – Budapest
📍Czech Republic – Prague
📍Pakistan
📍United States – Washington, Oregon, California, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland, Louisiana, Utah, Michigan, Washington DC
📍Canada – Toronto
Where I’ve Been Featured
I’ve enjoyed collaborating within the professional travel sphere. Here are some highlights:
KAYAK – Top 10 Best Places to Travel Alone Internationally in 2024
Authority Magazine – Interview on How Travel Can Help us Become Better Human Beings
Darling Magazine – 5 Signs You Were Made for Solo Travel
The Thought Card Podcast – Budget-Friendly Solo Travel
Travel’n Sh*t Podcast – Slow Travel and Planning for Longer Trips
Epicure & Culture – Food in Strasbourg: What & Where to Eat
East End Taste Magazine – 11 Must Try Foods in Lucerne, Switzerland
My favorite travel resources
After all my frequent adventures, I’ve got certain aspects of this travel thing down to a science. While travel itself is fun, preparing all the logistics takes some research! I’ve compiled my go-to travel resources in one place to help streamline this process for you.
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