The One Girl Travel Journal

Trying to book a vacation during a pandemic isn’t easy. However, I was able to find somewhere that was social distance and dog friendly, when I booked with Getaway House! About Getaway House are tiny house cabins with 14 different locations throughout the U.S. Cabins are modern, and furnished with all the amenities of home. […]

When Travel is Not an Option…Read! Currently the world is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. We are told to stay in our homes, practice social distancing, and take all precautions against passing this virus around. Travel has been put on hold, and trips are being cancelled. It is a tough time, but we will get […]

How an “insult” predicted my future: “why don’t you GO AND BE A strong independent woman, LIKE oPRAH” Twice… twice in my life I was told this phrase from a boyfriend (obviously ex boyfriend now). It wasn’t said as a compliment, no, they told me to be a strong independent woman, like Oprah as an […]

I am approached often about my solo travels. I am praised for going on a trip alone, and then it is followed with a “I wish I could do something like that.” Truth is… you can!

I have good news! Edinburgh dining is not all about haggis, tatties, and neeps (potatoes and turnips, for those who aren’t down with the Scottish lingo)! Edinburgh is home to some of the best eateries I have experienced during my travels, and I am so excited to share my list of top restaurants in Edinburgh […]

⠀As a travel focused account I’ve been faced with the issue of… what am I going to post about? I can’t travel, and there are only so many photos I have of my travels that are of good enough quality to share with you all.⠀So I decided I would utilize this time to practice my […]

I get asked often “how do you have these photo of yourself if you travel alone?” Well, dear friends… there are many ways to capture photos of yourself while traveling solo. For instance: In Paris I booked a professional photographer @Iheartparisfr, to take photos of me at the Eiffel Tower and at a café. I […]

“Nature herself does not distinguish between what seed it receives. It grows whatever seed is planted; this is the way life works. Be mindful of the seeds you plant today, as they will become the crop you harvest.” Mary Mann Morrissey Just because we are in quarantine doesn’t mean life stops.⠀Yes, we may not physically […]

Yes I did just quote Pee Wee Herman, but let’s move on… In my opinion photos are extremely important. They help me remember things and people throughout my life, and the also bring me so much joy when I scroll through photos of my travels. Usually when traveling I am in sensory overload. Let’s use […]