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Category Archives: USA

Street bench with Birmingham stencilled into the back
A weekend around historic Birmingham, Alabama

Ever since I visited Montgomery and Selma in 2020, Birmingham, the Magic City, had been...

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24
Nov
Lego mural in 12 South neighbourhood, Nashville
Nashville: Music and Mural City

Nashville has been known as Music City since the term was first used on the...

24
May
Exploring civil rights history in Montgomery and Selma, Alabama

The march for freedom and civil rights from Montgomery to Selma, Alabama While my first...

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23
Sep
Walking through one of Savannah's historic public squares
A solo staycation in Savannah, Georgia

All you need to know on what to do and where to eat and drink...

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20
Aug
Welcome to Tennessee sign
An A to Z of the USA

An A to Z of the USA I lived in the USA for 4 years,...

06
Nov
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  • Solo and safe
    • Street food
    • How to meet people on the road
    • 7 tips to help you stay safe on the road
    • Hotels or hostels?
  • About me
  • Resources
    • 6 steps to choosing your next travel destination
    • The ultimate packing list
    • Best women’s travel backpacks
    • Money matters while you’re on the road
    • Build your own first aid kit
    • Hotels or hostels?
  • Destinations
    • Asia
      • Cambodia
      • Laos
      • Myanmar
      • Sri Lanka
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
    • Africa
      • Kenya
      • Mozambique
      • South Africa
      • Tanzania
    • Americas
      • Bolivia
      • Colombia
      • Costa Rica
      • Ecuador
      • Panama
      • Peru
  • Responsible travel
    • Animal tourism
    • The benefits of buying local
    • Reducing waste and pollution
  • Travel Diaries
    • Blog
    • Digital nomad
    • Travel tips
    • South America
    • South East Asia
    • USA
  • Contact