As Kristin explains, traveling as a solo female traveler can be a liberating experience. However, it does come with a distinct set of challenges, ones that most men do not have to experience. Does that mean you should avoid solo travel as a woman? Not at all! But you just need to take a few things into consideration.
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Why It’s Never the Right Time to Travel
If you want to travel now, but you’re scared to go it alone, you’ll find ways to say you can’t do it right now: you’re not ready; your job, friends, or fears are holding you back; you have too many obligations. Solo female travel expert, Kristin Addis, writes about why it will never be the right time to travel — especially as a woman…so you should just go…now!
10 Common Fears That Stop You from Traveling Solo
Posted: 11/12/2014 | November 12th, 2014 On the second Wednesday of the month, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes a column featuring tips and advice on solo female travel. It’s not a topic I can cover and, since there’s a lot of female travelers out there, I felt it was important to bring […]
Discovering Purpose on a Farm in South Africa
Posted: 3/19/15 | March 19th, 2015 Every month, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes a guest column featuring tips and advice on solo female travel. It’s a topic I can’t cover well, so I brought in an expert to share her advice. In this column, Kristin shares one of her most rewarding travel […]
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.
7 Common Myths About Traveling Africa Dispelled
In this guest post, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse breaks down the seven most common myths about traveling around Africa. Relying on her years of experience on the continent, Kristin proves that Africa is not just a beautiful destination but one that is safe, accessible, and budget friendly!
24 Things Every Solo Female Traveler Learns on the Road
Kristin Addis, our solo female travel expert, reminisces on the lessons she’s learned over the years as a solo female traveler — whether it’s the freedom of not having to answer to anyone else, or simply slowing down to enjoy the ride. Some lessons are only learned when you travel alone.
How to Gain the Support of Your Friends and Family
Not everyone has a supportive community when it comes to their travel plans. Friends and family often don’t understand or have unrealistic concerns about your travels. But don’t worry! There are ways to help bring them abroad and turn them into your travel cheerleaders.
What Hitchhiking Solo as a Female in China Taught Me
Getting into vehicles with strangers seems dangerous and stupid. In reality, however, it can be a lesson in kindness and communication, while providing an insider’s view to a country. Follow along as Kristin shares her story about hitchhiking solo across China, sharing her tips and tricks along the way!
We Need to Stop Telling Women They’ll Get Assaulted If They Travel Solo
Last Updated: 2/2/2020 | February 2nd, 2020 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our semi-regular column on solo female travel. In this column, she goes deep into the shaming culture surrounding solo female travel and how women are often told it’s not safe to travel (while men are told no such thing). It’s […]
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 Travel Around South Africa
Last Updated: 3/9/23 | March 9th, 2023 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse is an expert on on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought her in to share her advice. In this post, she shares her advice on traveling South Africa. When I started planning my […]