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Solo travel isn't just something I do, it's my life. This blog is full  of real-life experiences taken from 15 glorious years traveling alone non-stop as a woman. I cannot wait to share my solo travel tips on living wanderfully...

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Are you someone who flops onto the sofa after a long day at work with an obligatory glass of the red stuff as you contemplate this life lark? Do you snuggle up in front of Netflix wanting to lose yourself in escapism as you do your best to calm that incessant ”how can I live […]

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Do you ever look for books like Bridget Jones that have that cosy high vibe feeling? Do you love ‘boy meets girl’ anticipation that has you savoring every page as you live vicariously through the characters? Or maybe, you are in ‘dry January’ and just need a little escapism to break the hold of those […]

Move Over Bridget Jones, There’s A New Girl In Town!

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Have you ever wondered why a man’s favorite place at home is the BBQ? Have you ever been curious as to why he retreats to the garden shed when his mother in law is on her weekly visit? Do you ask yourself why that garden shed only has enough space for one? And should his […]

Why Women Should Never Come Between A Man And His BBQ (No Matter Where in the World)

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Vacation for one you may be asking? Have you ever been in the office when things felt nuts and you just wanted to slam down your note pad, abandon those never ending Zoom calls and walk up to your boss and say: I need a ducking vacation?! Get me out of here! (ps, 1. my […]

Vacation For One? The Secret Comedy Of Traveling Alone (And Why It’s Bliss!)

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An ode to solo travel? Yes an ode! As I sit quietly contemplating my 16 years of non stop solo traveling accompanied by my ever so British cup of tea and my heart full of new travel plans, I cannot help but feel incredibly blessed, lucky and appreciative at what I’ve achieved. Proud with a […]

Ode To Solo Travel: A Wanderful Way

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Have you ever walked home in high heels looking like a drunken penguin? Have you ever worn them all day and found yourself hallucinating a pair of fluffy slippers? Have you ever stumbled in heels at work and almost vaulted into office hottie’s lap? Admittedly a funny topic to blog about as a solo travel […]

The Secret Comedy Of High Heels And Why We Just Can’t Get Enough Of Them

Lifestyle

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How do you start solo traveling? Am I too old you may be asking? Will it be lonely? Is it safe? Will I get bored? Questions, questions, questions right?! Well my little cupcake, breath a sigh of relief. You don’t have to figure it out, I’ve done it all for you. Not only is this […]

How Do You Start Solo Traveling The Easy Way? SOLO TRAVEL MASTERCLASS™

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Bliss? That elusive feeling many are chasing? Back at the beginning of 2022, I gave myself one (and only one) New Year resolution, a powerful intention this would be one of my best years yet. Quite how this was going to happen was far from evident but I knew instinctively, with some focus and cutting […]

A Life Of Bliss? Fascinating Results Of A 6 Month Experiment

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Happiness! What is it? Where is it? When’s it coming? Well my little cupcake, maybe these are questions you’ve asked yourself recently. And if so, it’s absolutely OK! Acceptance of where you are is the first step in moving in the right direction. Would you be surprised to know happiness isn’t a destination but a […]

Happiness is…

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Have you ever gone into a supermarket in a foreign country looking for bread only to come out with lip balm (which you don’t even use), or half price flip flops (one size too small but you love a bargain) or potato chips (a flavor which you cannot pronounce and taste like cardboard) forgetting the […]

The Secret Comedy Of Supermarkets (No Matter Where You Go In The World)

Lifestyle

hi, i'm kirsteen


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I'm an ex-Corporate girl who gave up a very successful career in the UK for a dream life traveling alone. Why solo? To do what I wanted,  where I wanted, and when I wanted. That was 15 years ago when I left with nothing more than a suitcase and an incessant desire to be happy. I've never looked back...

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