The One Girl Travel Journal

Navigating Culture Shock: Advice for Solo Female Travelers Traveling to a new place is always an exciting experience, but it can also come with its challenges. One of the biggest challenges that many travelers face is culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation and uncertainty that can arise when encountering new customs, values, […]

10 Tips for How to Stay Safe While Traveling Alone as a Woman As a woman, traveling alone can be both empowering and also a bit intimidating. While solo travel can provide a sense of freedom and adventure, it’s important to take steps to ensure your safety. With some careful planning and common sense, you […]

The Benefits of Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Lessons from Female Solo Travelers Traveling alone as a woman can be a truly empowering and transformative experience. It’s an opportunity to explore new destinations on your own terms, to connect with the world and its people in a more meaningful way, and to push your own […]

Solo travel can be an exhilarating experience, but for many women, fear, and anxiety can be overwhelming. The fear of the unknown, fear of being alone, and fear of danger can prevent you from embarking on solo adventures. However, with the right mindset and strategies, you can overcome your fears and experience the joys of […]

As a woman, solo traveler, worker, and life coach, I understand the importance of caring for oneself. We often prioritize caring for others, meeting deadlines, and achieving our goals, leaving little time for self-reflection and self-care. However, self-care is essential for our overall well-being, and solo travel can be an empowering way to reconnect with […]

If you love solo traveling and you enjoy Christmas, like myself, it is a real treat when you discover solo travel-themed Christmas movies! Grab a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle with a cozy blanket, and enjoy my favorite 10 solo travel-themed holiday movies this December. There is something about holiday movies that really get me […]

1. Outlander Series (Diana Gabaldon) (Book series includes: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, Fiery Cross, Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Hearts Blood) “Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on […]

Day 1. Say ‘Thank You’ throughout the day: From the moment you open your eyes in the morning to tasting that first cup of coffee, use “Thank You” as your mantra to show appreciation and gratitude to all the small moments throughout your day. Day 2. Tell your parents (or any member of your family) You […]

Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude and share with others, which is why I put together this post of my personal favorite recipes for Thanksgiving. Of course, you can make these recipes at any time, because every day is a special occasion! I hope you enjoy them! Appetizer Baked Brie In Phyllo Dough Recipe […]