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The Lunch Hour Travel Decision

I tend to book my big travel itineraries at the oddest times. My first time going to Europe… booked it at midnight while half asleep in bed. Paris… while driving (don’t worry, I pulled over first). My most recent trip to Scotland…my lunch hour. My upcoming trip to Paris… after opening my eyes from a […]

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When people hear that you are traveling solo, it usually translates to “I am traveling alone.” When I first started traveling solo, I can remember being seated to a guy (around the same age as me) on my flight, who was also a solo traveler. The entire flight we chatted and he told me about […]

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I would like to preface this post with… I am not affiliated with Norwegian Cruise Line in any way. I am loyal customer and I truly and honestly appreciate them as a company. Technically Norwegian Cruise Line was my first “real” solo vacation. In 2013, I decided to go to Bermuda from New York, on […]

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I often get asked, “aren’t you afraid?” when I tell people that I travel alone. The quick answer is… yes, I do have fear when I travel alone. As time goes on and I go on more solo vacations, I learn more about how to travel safely without (too much) worry. Hopefully, I put together […]

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I went to Paris looking for answers, to questions that bothered me so… well, I did! But those are actually Jimmy Buffett’s lyrics. As an official Parrothead (I pay dues and everything) it was a divine intervention when sitting at the Jimmy Buffett Jones Beach concert , I discovered that JB will be playing his […]

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One of the many things I wanted to experience in Paris, was a private tour. There are plenty of options to chose from, but the most unique experience was on a motorcycle side car with Retro Tours Paris.  The tour options available are: I decided to experience The Great Escape. A 1.5hr private tour through […]

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Hi everyone, I am so glad you are here! One Girl Travel began as an idea several years ago… I always had this small flame inside of me that knew what I wanted to contribute to the world, but not until recently thanks to a life-changing trip to Paris, did I realize that flame has […]

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When you travel alone, it is more than likely strangers will ask you “who are you traveling with?” I’ve gotten so many different responses when I reveal that I am traveling by myself. One response that I received was “I’m sorry.” That one really threw me off. You are sorry for asking me who I’m […]

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What’s the best way to explore a new city when you are by yourself? Walk it out… (or run if you feel so inclined.) This fall I traveled to Charleston,SC for my friends wedding. I purposely arrived one day before most of my friends so I could spend some time exploring on my own. One […]

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When you travel alone, more times than not, you will be dining by yourself. Personally, I love dining solo. I find that it allows me to truly savor and enjoy my meal. To limit distractions I try not to fuss with my phone. I know what it is like to have people look at you […]

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