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My Solo Trip to Machu Picchu: Sacred Valley, Spontaneity, and a Night on a Mountain
This trip was about as spontaneous as it gets. I decided I wanted to go to Peru on a Sunday, bought a ticket, and left two days later. I described it as Eat, Pray, Love Myself, and that’s exactly what it was.
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Driving New Zealand’s South Island: Mountains, Lakes, and the Freedom of the Open Road
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My First Time in Sydney: Harbor Views, Coastal Walks, and Easy City Days
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New Year’s Eve in Dubai with Teens: Fireworks, Desert Fun, and a Trip to Remember
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South Africa: My First Safari and the Trip That Taught Me a Few Things About Myself
I didn’t expect to be the only solo traveler and the only Black person in the whole group. I thought there would be more diversity.
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Victoria Falls Part 1: The Moment Someone Welcomed Me Home
A driver said “welcome home” the moment I landed, and I finally understood what it means to be part of the diaspora.
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Victoria Falls Part 2: One Trip, Two Countries, and a Pair of Russian Men Who Kept Showing Up
A water safari in Botswana, an unlikely friendship with two Russian strangers, and a helicopter ride over the falls.
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My Solo Trip to Phuket: Beaches, Massage, and Wandering Through Old Phuket Town
Phuket was the last stop on a trip that had already taken me through Bangkok, Singapore, and Cambodia. By the time I landed, I was ready to relax.
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica: The Place That Feels Like Our Second Home
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Singapore Layover Guide: What I Did with 8 Hours Outside the Airport
I almost didn’t leave the airport. Best $400 I didn’t plan to spend.
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Angkor Wat at Sunrise: My Solo Trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia
I had one objective in Cambodia: Angkor Wat. That was it. Everything else was secondary.
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My First Time in Bangkok: Temples, Street Food, and the Tuk-Tuk Scam I Didn’t See Coming
Bangkok was the first stop on a trip that included Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore.
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My Galápagos Trip: Wildlife, Sea Turtles, and What Nobody Warns You About
I didn’t plan this trip far in advance. I wanted to go scuba diving in clear waters, found a boutique hotel in Santa Cruz, and booked it.