In an ideal world, you'd have lots more time for your Turkey itinerary, but we're going to make the most out of this introductory trip! Turkey is humongous, which means it's home to countless destinations. I think you could easily spend an entire month here and only get to scrape the surface (but hey! this 5 day Turkey itinerary is great to get you started and it WILL[...]
Dubai is not just a destination for a wonderful romantic getaway or a full-fledged family holiday. Being safe and absolutely crime-free, this Arabian city in the UAE is also an amazing place to visit alone (for both men and women) thanks to its smorgasbord of cool choices for solo experiences. Can’t wait to see Dubai on your own but don’t know where or how to star[...]
When a friend suggested we take a quick getaway to see all the beautiful places in Istanbul, I quickly jumped at the opportunity. I'd been to Istanbul just once before on a quick layover to Southeast Asia and I promised myself I'd be back to explore the city in more depth. What I wasn't expecting, though, was to fall so hard for it. Thanks to the fact that my trave[...]
Traveling all over the world is nice and all, but sometimes it brings along some really scary (read: fucking shitty) moments, like that one time I was taken into custody after being suspected of carrying drugs. Here's how it happened: Three long-winded layovers and forty-eight hours of travel time after leaving Europe, I finally made it to the Middle East.[...]
Visiting Petra in a day? It's possible! Check my guide to get ideas on how to arrange and make the most out of your daytrip to Petra from Amman.
So you’ve taken the plunge and decided to book that trip to Jordan. Right now, you’re probably wondering what the heck to pack for a trip to Jordan, so I’ve put together a packing list with everything you need to bring along on your trip to Jordan. Should female travelers wear headscarves in Jordan? […]
As your solo female trip to Jordan approaches, you'll probably ask yourself this question: Is Jordan safe for women? I know I did. Two days before my flight to Amman, I honestly thought about canceling the whole trip. I'd already been trotting the world alone for two years, so why did the thought traveling solo in Jordan suddenly seem terrifying? Whether you're considering[...]