The One Girl Travel Journal

One of the biggest concerns for travelers, especially women travelers, is safety while solo traveling. Navigating an unfamiliar destination can feel overwhelming, which is why I put together this list of 10 solo travel safety tips you can use to help ease your mind and allow you to focus on enjoying your trip! 10 Solo […]

The first time I visited Paris was a combination of traveling solo and participating in a retreat. Intentionally, I arrived a few days early to experience Paris alone before joining the other travelers in my retreat group. During the few days of experiencing Paris for the first time by myself, I could only compare it […]

If you’re wondering where the top places to stay are, on your next visit to Montauk, NY, you have come to the right place! When visiting Montauk, NY the most important decision is where to stay. For such a small beach town, there are many accommodation options available, from the budget-friendly no-frills motel to the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]