Lori Barbely
Hi, I’m Lori, the Chief Travel Officer for Mostly Solo Travel! I created this site for solo (and would-be solo) female travelers. My goal is to inspire your trips, give you practical advice on how to plan, and to ease your fears so you can explore the world on your own.
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TripIt Review: How This Free Travel App Keeps Me Organized on Every Trip
If you’re anything like me, you’re always juggling multiple trips at once. Between flight confirmations, hotel bookings, car rentals, and dinner reservations, travel planning can quickly get overwhelming. Instead of endlessly searching through emails for confirmation numbers and itineraries, you can forward your booking confirmations to TripIt (not sponsored!) and automatically create a comprehensive itinerary for your entire trip, allowing for seamless access to all travel details in one place. I’ve been using this app for years, and it’s seriously saved me so much time and hassle. Whether you’re traveling for work, going on vacation, or planning a big adventure, having everything in one place makes a huge difference. What…
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Travel Book Club (April 2025): Abroad in Japan
It’s time to get started on the book in our 2025 Travel Book Club! You voted and in April we’ll be reading Abroad in Japan! Stick around to the end of the post to vote for May’s book! Abroad in Japan Author: Chris BroadPages: 320Published: 2024 Join the discussion on Facebook starting April 28! Vote for May’s Book If you like it, put a pin on it!
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Tasting Unique Asian-Flavored Potato Chips: A Snack Adventure!
I’m a snack enthusiast at heart and I was thrilled to find that my local Asian market just added a massive new snack section! It’s filled with all sorts of fascinating and unique snack foods, including snacks that are perfect for any occasion. They offer a variety of unique Asian snacks that can replace traditional snacks like popcorn, making movie nights and parties more exciting. Naturally, I had to try every single one, and today, I’m sharing my taste test journey with you! Exploring the World of Asian Snacks Asian snacks offer a kaleidoscope of flavors that can take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. From the fiery kick…
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AuroraHut Adventure at Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon: A Unique Overwater Bungalow Experience
When you think of an overwater bungalow, you probably picture the turquoise waters of the Maldives or Bora Bora. But what if I told you there’s an overwater bungalow experience like no other—floating on a glacier lagoon in Iceland? Welcome to the AuroraHut at Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where you can trade palm trees for snow-capped peaks and tropical fish for drifting icebergs. This is the ultimate adventure for travelers looking for a unique overwater bungalow stay that defies the ordinary, featuring the only overwater bungalows in Iceland. How to Get There The AuroraHut is located at Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon in southeastern Iceland. The easiest way to get there is by…
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Travel Books
I love reading. And travel. So it’s only natural that I adore reading travel books! I even started a travel book club (join us, you know you want to!) Explore my favorite travel books from memoirs to fiction and more and DM me on Instagram and share some of your fave travel books so I can add them to my reading list!
