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If you’re wondering where the top places to stay are, on your next visit to Montauk, NY, you have come to the right place! When visiting Montauk, NY the most important decision is where to stay. For such a small beach town, there are many accommodation options available, from the budget-friendly no-frills motel to the […]
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How I eased into solo overseas travel The first time I ever went to Europe, was by myself. I always wanted to visit Italy, but I wasn’t sure if it would ever happen. In 2015, I realized I could fulfill my dream, if I decided to go alone. Considering I have never been to Europe […]
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Discover the best solo travel destinations in the world with One Girl Travel and Revel! youtube Collaboration with revel If this is your first time hearing about Revel, let me introduce you! Revel is a YouTube channel that is the world’s best destination for adventurers & explorers, artists & romantics, and the curious & the […]
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I have good news! Edinburgh dining is not all about haggis, tatties, and neeps (potatoes and turnips, for those who aren’t down with the Scottish lingo)! Edinburgh is home to some of the best eateries I have experienced during my travels, and I am so excited to share my list of top restaurants in Edinburgh […]
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⠀As a travel focused account I’ve been faced with the issue of… what am I going to post about? I can’t travel, and there are only so many photos I have of my travels that are of good enough quality to share with you all.⠀So I decided I would utilize this time to practice my […]
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I would like to preface this post with… I am not affiliated with Norwegian Cruise Line in any way. I am loyal customer and I truly and honestly appreciate them as a company. Technically Norwegian Cruise Line was my first “real” solo vacation. In 2013, I decided to go to Bermuda from New York, on […]
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Hey friend. I’ll be honest with you. You know that moment. You’re at the airport, latte in hand, boarding pass in the other, and it hits you: this is really happening. There’s a flutter in your chest, part excitement, part “wait, am I really doing this?” You look at the gate, then down at your […]
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First Solo Trip at 50? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before You Go Hi friend. So, you’re thinking about taking your first solo trip at 50. Maybe you’ve already opened seventeen tabs about destinations, safety, hotels, and what to pack. And maybe you’ve also found about seventeen reasons to wait. The timing isn’t […]
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Episode 105 of the One Girl Travel Podcast: “From Shy to Social: Solo Travel Tips for Meeting Strangers” Learn how to meet people while traveling solo with simple tips to start conversations and feel more confident on your trip. Hi there, I used to be the shyest, quietest kid, and learning how to meet people […]
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Hi friend. Personal growth for women doesn’t always look like a perfectly planned fresh start. Sometimes it looks like admitting that the life, business, routine, or identity that once fit you doesn’t fit anymore. And personal growth for women can feel uncomfortable because you’re not only changing your plans. You’re changing your relationship with yourself. […]
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Hey friend. I’ll be honest, a lot of us hit our 40s and realize we thought we’d feel more settled by now. We’ve built the career, handled the responsibilities, shown up for everyone else… and yet there can still be this quiet feeling that something’s missing. Have you ever felt that way? Like you’re living […]
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Hey friend. I’ll be honest. The first time I tried to record a video of myself for social media, I was a complete wreck. I probably hit record twenty times. I looked at the footage and immediately thought, “Who is that person?” My voice sounded weird. My hair was doing that one thing it does […]
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