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Where's Ems?
It’s my 70th house sit... and first time in Norway
A roundup of everything that happened in August
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Solo travel news and blogs: travelling alone, safety, meeting people, single supplements and solo-friendly destinations, from publishers worldwide.
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Indie Traveller
Quito Travel Guide: My Honest Take – From Stopover to 10 Days
To travellers in Ecuador, Quito is affectionately known as The Vortex, because all roads seem to lead to this mountain city. Every transport connection into the country, from the sierra, the jungle or…
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Indie Traveller
Granada: The Colourful Colonial City You Shouldn’t Miss in Nicaragua
Riding into Granada on my motorbike felt like arriving in a real-life postcard. After days of exploring Nicaragua’s quieter landscapes, suddenly finding myself surrounded by horse-drawn carriages, col…
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The Blonde Abroad
Holafly Plans Review (2026): Is This the Best Global eSIM for Frequent Travelers?
Is Holafly Plans worth it? My honest review of the global eSIM after using it during a year abroad, including pricing, unlimited data, coverage and more.
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Sunhats and Chardonnay
Cairns to Airlie Beach by Road: Why I Skipped the Plane
When most people plan a trip to Australia, it’s often a trip of a lifetime.
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Go Silver Oyster
When Travel Plans Go Awry:
Are you sweet or sour, flexible, and what´s up with 350 + pounds of luggage?
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Adventurous Kate
Best eSIM for Italy
Yes, you need an eSIM for Italy — even though Italy is one of the more digitally advanced countries in Europe. Between the narrow medieval streets of Rome and Naples, the winding mountain roads of the…
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Indie Traveller
Las Islas Rosarios: Hidden Reefs, Escobar Myths & How Long to Stay
As our boat rocked its way into a small snorkelling bay on Isla Grande, ‘La Playita’, Pablo Escobar’s alleged Caribbean hideaway, came into view from behind towering palms. I hadn’t come to The Rosari…
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Indie Traveller
Best Hostels To Stay For Tayrona Park & Colombia’s North Coast
One of the toughest choices I made on Colombia’s Caribbean coast was where to stay to enjoy the best of Parque Tayrona. So tough that I decided to hop around hostels in three of the most popular surro…
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Where's Ems?
Aren’t you afraid, Mary McPherson?
“I can solve pretty much any problem... or I can find someone to help me solve it”
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Indie Traveller
Buenos Aires Travel Guide: Grand Boulevards, Tango and the Best Steak of Your Life
Buenos Aires announces itself through its streets more than through any landmark. In Palermo, jacaranda trees drop violet petals onto cafe tables tended by tuxedoed waiters as conversations stretch lo…
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Go Silver Oyster
August 2026
How to send jetlag packing, trains, protect your travel energy, and well, hello France!
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Sunhats and Chardonnay
Beyond the Reef: The Day I Discovered a Different Side of Cairns
Most travellers visit Cairns with one attraction firmly in mind—the Great Barrier Reef. Crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral gardens, tropical islands and palm-fringed beaches have made this Far North…
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Indie Traveller
Bandung: Java’s City That’s Becoming More Than A Stopover
Bandung is not the city in Java that most tourists would plan their trip around. That distinction easily goes to Yogyakarta, which is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — including Borobudur, t…
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Indie Traveller
Guide to Malang: The Underrated Base for East Java’s Best Adventures
The first time I travelled through Java I honestly skipped past Malang entirely. Like many backpackers, I had booked an all-in-one tour from Yogyakarta all the way to the volcanoes of Mt. Bromo and Mt…
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Indie Traveller
Trujillo Travel Guide | Featuring Moche Ruins, Colonial Streets & Huanchaco Surf
If you go above Lima to strike out at Peru’s lesser-visited North, chances are that you will visit Trujillo. Far from a transit stop, Peru’s third largest city is a destination in its own right. The c…
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Solo Traveler
Travel Solo Over 60: Mature, Strong, and Confident
Travel solo over 60 and gain confidence, discover personal strength and the many benefits of your maturity. Solo travel for seniors is great!
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Where's Ems?
Here's a peek at my first column for Freelancer Magazine...
If you’re a freelancer, this is your sign to subscribe
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Solo Traveler
Culinary Travel: How to Plan the Most Delicious Solo Trip
Culinary travel is my kind of travel. Here's how I do it, with my best tips for food and wine travel planning.