Great Day Trip from Seattle: Vashon Island
Just a 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle and you’ll feel like you really got away from it all! Continue reading Great Day Trip from Seattle: Vashon Island
Author: @hikergirltravel
Exploring the world one day hike at a time! Solo travel suits me - and I do it as often as I can.
Solo Travel: Surviving all the ‘Firsts’ after losing a spouse
When you lose a spouse, the year of ‘firsts’ is the worst. Continue reading Solo Travel: Surviving all the ‘Firsts’ after losing a spouse
Four reasons to visit San Sebastian Spain (Donostia)
Just when I though Barcelona was my favorite city in Spain, I discovered San Sebastian! What’s so great about it? Culture, food, beach and hiking all in one place make for an awesome time away. Here’s four things I can’t resist about this little slice of Spanish heaven: So. Much. To. Do. I’m not sure I can think of another city with this much variety. … Continue reading Four reasons to visit San Sebastian Spain (Donostia)
Day Hikes near Mt Cook New Zealand
I’m all about day hikes. So, no, I did not climb Aoraki Mt Cook in New Zealand. That’s a multi-day commitment without a warm shower in between! I did, however, take full advantage of the day hikes around it. The mountain is amazing – I was lucky enough for it to be ‘out’ one of the three days I was there (which is about its … Continue reading Day Hikes near Mt Cook New Zealand
Five things I’ve learned about solo travel as a way to work through grief
Solo travel is a great way to manage and work through your grief – but it doesn’t mean there aren’t potholes along the way. Continue reading Five things I’ve learned about solo travel as a way to work through grief
Four reasons hiking tours may be the perfect complement to solo travel
Traveling and day hiking solo suits me. But I know myself – I’m not a planner. Sometimes a hiking tour can help you get the most of your time and money. Continue reading Four reasons hiking tours may be the perfect complement to solo travel
3 great day hikes – solo or not – on Maui
Looking for some great day hikes on Maui – these are awesome solo or with friends! Continue reading 3 great day hikes – solo or not – on Maui
