Whilst Susan Ripley from Brooklyn Tropicali definitely convinced us to visit Mexico City, we are still wondering whether it is safe to visit the country right now. Following surges in violent gang-related crime, the State Department has issued new "do not travel" advisories for five Mexico states, including Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa and Tamaulipas states. American...
Travel aficionado writer, and global brand ambassador, Préity Üpala has the distinction of a global citizen imbued by an international exposure. Born in Dubai and having lived in India, Paris, and Sydney, she is uniquely enriched with the comprehension of global cultures and values. Having traveled to 5 continents...
I thought, "let's make 2018 a productive one", so I decided to interview several female travelers all across the world and asked them one question: what is the one thing you would you like to receive as a gift this year that would be useful to you while traveling? Dollars,...
Part of visiting a foreign country is experiencing the local culture and as a solo explorer, way-finding can be daunting on the best of days. Thanks to a myriad of mobile applications for translations and good ole Google Translate, it's easy to find a translator in your handbag. However,...
When former solo traveller Susan Ripley, founder of Brooklyn Tropicali mentions to someone that she is currently living in Mexico City, she gets two very distinct reactions. Sometimes, her statement is met with enthusiasm (usually from someone who has already done some Mexico City travel), but more often it's...
I read this article just a few days before Christmas and was wondering if, as a solo women traveler myself, I would be keen to travel to Egypt or if I should take some precautions. Instead of only trusting the media, I preferred asking a woman who has been living...
Traveling solo as a female is more than an ideal, it's a rising trend. According to Google Search, the phrase 'solo female travel' was up 52% from 2016 - 2017 -- indicating that more women are contemplating a solo jaunt. Figuring out why there are so many women asking...
Nothing is worse than sitting stagnant for hours on a long flight, your muscles feel limb and blood circulation as a minimum. You then disembark in a completely different timezone feeling lethargic and groggy. This is Sharon Feanny personal regime and she assures you will feel fantastic even after a...
India is a popular destination for female travellers. Its colourful markets, smiling people and the rich history of the spice continent lure thousands of tourists to its borders each year. While some female solo explorers sojourn to India to seek enlightenment and practice yoga, India is also a thriving haven for...
Carla Kieffer was fortunate to travel to Nepal, her 50th country, in May 2017; where her goal was to experience some world-class trekking. With beautiful terrains and countless options, here are the tops three treks that are best for solo women travelers. Find out more on the 3rd issue of...