With over 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the world’s largest island country. Home to over 261 million people, it boasts stunning landscapes, incredible beaches, amazing food, and affordable prices. While most people just visit Bali, backpacking further afield in the country is an underrated activity. With so much on offer, it can take months to see […]
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How to Visit Borobudur in Indonesia
Last Updated: 7/1/22 | July 1st, 2022 Borobudur is a 9th-century Buddhist monument in Indonesia. It’s actually the largest Buddhist temple in the world! The ancient complex comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.m It’s massive! I’ve always been fascinated by this place ever […]
Gili Islands Travel Guide
Situated just off the coast of Lombok in Indonesia, the Gilis are a hugely popular island destination for those visiting Indonesia. While there are several Gili Islands (including Gili Asahan and Gili Gede, south of Lombok) we usually refer to three main islands when talking about the Gilis: Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan, […]
Southeast Asia Travel Guide
Backpackers have been traveling through Southeast Asia since the late 1960s and early 1970s, leaving a well-worn trail around the region. Starting in beautiful Thailand, the trail makes its way to up-and-coming Laos, through Vietnam, and to the temples of Angkor Wat. It then winds back into Thailand, where people head south to party in […]
Bali Travel Guide
Bali is a budget backpacker paradise. It’s one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia and a hub for travelers, yoga lovers, honeymooners, and digital nomads alike. Not only does it cater to the budget-savvy vagabond, but the island offers plenty of options for the more affluent traveler as well. While visiting Bali has become […]
How to Get Around Southeast Asia on the Cheap
Last Updated: 7/10/23 | July 10th, 2023 Southeast Asia may be a huge region — but it’s super easy to get around. It’s well-traveled (backpackers have been following “the banana pancake trail” since the late ’60s), and there’s an extensive network designed to ensure that you can easily get from A to B. In Hanoi […]
Kuta Beach: The Worst Place in Bali
Last Updated: 01/26/19 | January 26th, 2019 After my visit to Bali, I totally saw why so many expats move there. Bali is a beautiful, cheap, and verdant tropical island worthy of everything that is written about it. If it had better Internet and ended those rolling blackouts, I would move there. There’s a reason […]
How I Research My Solo Travel Destinations
Posted: 01/02/19 | January 2nd, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers to help cover the topics important and specific to them! In this […]
How to Stay Safe When You Travel as a Female
One of the chief concerns for most would-be solo travelers is safety. Can I stay safe on my own? How can I convince my friends and family that I’ll be okay? The good news is: yes, you will be safe on the road. It’s easier than you think because you already have the skills you need — the same methods you use to stay safe at home are relevant abroad as well.
6 (Non-Millennial) Solo Female Travelers Share Their Travel Wisdom
Solo female travel isn’t just for millennials! In this column, Kristin Addis introduces us to some older solo female travelers who are following their dreams to see the world. These women come from all backgrounds and all walks of life, proving it’s never too late to start traveling.
10 Awesome Destinations for Solo Female Travelers
Whether you’re hitting the road for the first time or the tenth, there are a few places in the world that stand out as great options for women travelers. In her latest column, Kristin Addis shares her favorite destinations for female travelers – and why they can’t be missed.
Success Stories: How Dan Readjusted to Life Back Home
Updated: 11/13/19 | November 13th, 2019 Two months ago, Erin told us about how she readjusted to life after spending two years traveling the world. This month, continuing our reader story series, Dan shares his story about how he readjusts to life back home after spending enormous amounts of time on the road. What makes Dan’s […]