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Reader... It was 4am in Bangkok. I had an early flight to South Korea to start a new English teaching job. (so this flight was very important - as it was paid for by my school). I got in a taxi and told him to go "to the airport". ....half way there, I discover there are TWO airports in Bangkok. And I was on my way -- in traffic -- to the WRONG one!Long story short: I missed my flight. Even worse, the replacement $800 flight came out of my first paycheck. Here are the two travel lessons I...
Hey Reader,Did you hear about this? Two American girls were traveling Europe together when a true travel nightmare occurred... They were in Italy and wanted to go to France. They boarded their plane.And then, once on the plane they learned they were flying to the wrong country.The worst part? It was too late to de-plane. How did these two girls buy tickets for the wrong destination? Here’s what happened: Apparently, they were in Rome and missed their flight to Nice, France. Already at the...
ReaderIn 10 seconds, a thief can ruin your entire trip. I’m talking about pickpockets who want your phone, wallet, and passport! Pickpockets don’t look like criminals, though — they look like tourists, kids, even grandmas.So today, I'm going to teach you: 3 Things to Be Aware of in a Crowd 1. The Commotion Crew ⚠️ Be aware of sudden distractions. They are often orchestrated in major cities like Barcelona or Paris. Here’s how it works: Someone causes a scene; maybe it’s a woman crying or a...
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ReaderI have a travel warning for your vagina. Sorry if this is weird...but just give me 30 seconds to explain. When you go on tropical vacation and live in a bathing suit and drink a lot of alcohol, you are putting yourself at risk for both a yeast infection and a UTI. Why? Heat + moisture + sugar from alcohol = perfect breeding ground for Candida yeast and E. coli bacteria. Add sexual relations to the mix and you’re screwed. So here are 4 science-backed prevention tips and tricks to make...
ReaderImagine this: There is a fire in the middle of the night at your sketchy hotel in India. And you cannot escape. You are trapped. This is my personal nightmare.As a solo female traveler, often on a budget, I’ve chosen some sketchy hotels in my past – and learned my lessons the hard way. So for you, I’ve made a 3-Step Hotel Safety Checklist for choosing hotel rooms. ▸Number one: Never Choose a Windowless Room I know it’s cheaper, but after reading this email you won’t be able to sleep in...
Hey Reader ...will you celebrate with me?The Solo Girl's Travel Guide is turning 8 years old this month! 🎉🎉🎉 Eight years ago, I had a dream of creating a guidebook series for women...to help women travel safer (so they could stop worrying and instead, soak up every moment). In 2017, I was pet sitting in the jungles of Thailand. All alone, in this house with this (rather stupid) dog, I created my first ever guidebook. Bangkok. I never imagined that that book would turn into... → A full-fledged...
ReaderI admit it: I’m one of those girls who does her makeup for a flight. I like to take plane selfies, okay?But I used to land looking like I’d been crying for 8 hours. Then I started using Lancôme High Definition Mascara — $28 on Amazon or at department stores. Here’s why it works: Sleek wand helps you apply a thin layer of product No flakes after 12 hours Eye-mask approved Apply before your flight. Land in Tokyo, still perfect.This mascara also has a travel size version for $13!Just a...