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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The 5 Best Things I Packed for Japan | An Essential Japan Packing List
Packing for any trip can be a challenge, but Japan has some unique packing needs that I’ve not encountered for any other trip I’ve taken so I’m sharing my essential Japan Packing List. Japan Packing List Keychain Coin Organizer Japan is still a very cash-based country and you end up with so. many. yen! As someone who rarely pays with cash and is unfamiliar with Japanese currency, this keychain coin organizer is perfect because it allows you to sort your yen coins, which makes paying faster because you’re able to find what you need that much quicker. A Quick-Drying Hand towel Public restrooms are abundant (and shockingly clean) in Tokyo,…
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The One With the Unexpected Home Remodel
Sometimes life gives you lemons. And you can cry about it (and I may have, a little) or you can make the best of it. Recently I found out that the old cast iron sewer line under my slab needs to be replaced (yay mid-century homes, am I right?) and since the walls will already be open, might as well do a re-pipe. Ugh. Not only is it going to be a costly repair, but it’s also going to wreak havoc on almost my entire home. Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use…
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Hutchinson Island, Florida In Film
Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. On my recent trip to Hutchinson Island, Florida, I shot a roll of Amber D400 Color Negative film and the warm, moody vibes fit the nostalgic beach look so well. I started my photography a long, long, longlonglonglong time ago on film cameras. I spent my high school and college years shooting with a Pentax K-1000 camera and developing TMAX film in the darkroom. Recently I got the itch and…
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What It’s Like to Stay in Bocas Del Toro Overwater Bungalows
I recently returned from staying in Bocas Del Toro Overwater Bungalows and I’ve got to be honest, when you think of staying in an overwater bungalow, Panama is not the first place that comes to mind! Located off the northeast coast of Panama, the province of Bocas del Toro is home to nine islands and numerous affordable overwater bungalows. These accommodations combine luxury with reasonable pricing, ensuring that affordability does not compromise the experience. After my recent trip to Bocas del Toro overwater bungalows, I thought I would share the experience, as well as some pros and cons, of staying in an overwater bungalow in Panama. Discover Bocas del Toro…
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What It’s Like to Sail Panama’s San Blas Islands
My friends and I booked tickets to Panama semi-impulsively because the flights were super reasonable (around $300). Once we started planning, we knew that we wanted to spend less time in the city and more time in the islands. Specifically the San Blas Islands. Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Located off the east coast of Panama in the Caribbean Sea, San Blas, officially called Guna Yala (or Kuna Yala) is an Indian country that has…
