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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