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Voila...I am finally starting the real trip around Vietnam. Friday was my last day at Big C. The bilan of my two missions 187 documents transalted over 200 Positive evaluation on the english classes I gave.Actually my students were really cute. At the end of the final class they ask me to sit down as they prepared a little surprise 2 of them begun to sing in Vietnamese and one girl arr

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This was one of the best trips we have ever done to an incredible place in Bolivia called the Salar De Uyuni. Itrsquos a place that everyone should visit it was so good we uploaded a video so try to watch it.Anyway we booked a 3 day 4x4 trip through Southern Bolivia from San Pedro de Atacama we headed to the Bolivian border from San Pedro in a bus but just before the border which was just a t

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Men went on adventures. Women just kept dreaming about them. Thankfully, the tides have changed…

I’m not quite sure why, but the title of this book has reminded me of “She’s Leaving Home” by The Beatles. Perhaps it struck a chord. Harkening back to my more youthful days when women dreamed about leaving home on some “wild” adventure but settled for the alternative – a domicile existence and the few days on vacation. Packing it all in to follow the dream was something few of us dared to attempt. Men went on adventures. Women just kept dreaming about them. Thankfully, the tides have changed…

Daily, I see questions from women of all ages asking if traveling solo is safe. The uncertainty in their written words is overwhelming at times. They not only feel a bit lost but also stuck in the darkness. Because of this, Stephanie Lee’s e-book is a ray of sunshine, shedding a bright light full of answers down on those planning their “escape”.

Stephanie Lee

About The Author:

(Comment taken from interview with Indie Travel Podcast.)
“I was always an independent person, leaving home at a young age and managing daily life on my own. It was hard to find other similarly motivated friends who had the same travel vision as I did. Also, it was a personal challenge to prove to myself that I could travel as long as I did alone.”

“I was always an independent person, leaving home at a young age and managing daily life on my own.”

The Review:

The Art of Solo Travel: A Girls’ Guide is an excellent short course in solo travel. It does cover information that can be found in most any other travel-related book. That was to be expected. But, few are designed to include information specifically tailored to women and when they do, they tend to skirt certain issues. Stephanie has done just the opposite, which is a breath of fresh air. In her words: “I just felt like sharing all the things I had
learnt, some of which I wish I knew before I started.” Mission accomplished.

Though I do disagree with a recommendation here and there (Google Maps as an example), the amount of information is sound and extensive. From telling family/friends to dealing with your significant other to “packing it all in” and quitting your job – The Art of Solo Travel will guide anyone (even men) in the right direction.

Last, but definitely not least of all… I found the book layout well organized and easy to navigate. The accompanying photographs also compliment the pages rather than act as a distraction. All in all, I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to strike out on their own.

Buy now: The Art of Solo Travel: A Girls’ Guide
Purchase price: $12.95 USD

Editor’s notes: This article contains affiliate links. The e-book was also received compliments of the author and Indie Travel Podcast for review. Audio Interview with Stephanie Lee.

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Yesterday we stared early to catch a plane that would take us to the Abu Simbel Temple. According to the pilot was 122 degress. I say anything over 117 its all the same. The flight was about 25 minutes. I think it was the pilots first time but not sure we made it safe so that is all that counts. The Temples are amazing. Carved out of the mountain in one solid piece. You go inside and there are ro

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Well here we are in South America. We spent most of today hanging out in the airport reading our books and waiting for our flight. Flight was great. It was only about 4 hours I think so a little shorter than we thought.Since we didnt check any baggage we were really quick through customs and were out in the lobby. We spent about 5 minutes looking around for the driver with a sign with our nam

oooh also now i have my own laptopn back I have skype. Yay My details are on my facebook page if you're not on my facebook then send me a message here and I'll add you.

Labor Day May 1st was Labor Day here in China. We all had the Saturday off and celebrated by taking a walk through Lian Hua Shan Park along with a few thousand other people. Nothing funny happened so Irsquove no quirky story from the day.It was really hot and humid that day. We met at Bruce and Rosemaryrsquos apartment then walked over the park and started the ascent. Lian Hua Shan has qui

Hi all Currently at an internet Cafe in the town of Moshi and catching up with my travel blog. I kept a journal throughout my trek and have decided to post blogs daybyday.I have just finished my trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route. While it is not the easiest trail it is apparently one of the most scenic and allows the most time for altitude acclimatization. 7. 30 am The tr

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