Solo Traveller

Whenever I’d hear about people trekking to Everest Base Camp, I assumed two things — that they are super fit and have lots of money. I was wrong on both counts.

Recent research has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that one road to happiness is travelling. So why is travelling so important for happiness? Experts agree it boils down to these factors:

It all started with my brilliant plan to come to Córdoba, Argentina. I got so pumped thinking about being in civilisation but when it came time to start my 1,220+ kilometre hitchhiking journey, I panicked.

The world is filled with incredible wonders and unforgettable sights. Here are some of the world’s best otherworldly landscapes that you can’t miss.

One of the biggest pulls to the Great Ocean Road has been the Great Ocean Road Running Festival (GORRF) that has flourished into a two-day event with numerous activities.

The Maldives ranks high on the lists of favourite holiday spots. Though it’s widely preferred as a honeymoon destination, this dreamy little island can be perfect for any other type of traveller.

From unavoidable jetlag to keeping track of your travel expenses, innovative start-ups have taken into account every loose nut and bolt in the corporate travel experience.

One destination visited by many first-time solo female travellers is Dharamshala. Tucked in the lower Himalayan ranges of the Dhauladhar Mountains, it attracts travellers from India and abroad.

Be a smart traveller. Try to mitigate the risks so you can focus all your attention on getting that perfect bougie Instagram shot!

I took up a month-long Workaway job at a hostel in Punta del Diablo, a tiny fishing village that got touristy after getting a shoutout on the Lonely Planet. I only ventured out once and I went by foot.

You’d think I’d have gotten used to trading my comforts for the unknown...

Here are some essential tips to guide you in preparing yourself to let your teen travel alone.