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  • Travel Type
    • Disney
    • Hot Air Balloons
    • Overwater Bungalows
    • Safari
    • Solo Travel
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • Kenya
      • Tanzania
        • Zanzibar
    • Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Japan
      • Maldives
      • Thailand
    • Caribbean
      • Anguilla
      • Antigua
      • Aruba
      • Bahamas
      • Barbados
      • Bonaire
      • Cayman Islands
      • Cuba
      • Curacao
      • Dominica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Grenada
      • Guadeloupe
      • Jamaica
      • Montserrat
      • Puerto Rico
      • Saba
      • St Barts
      • St. Kitts and Nevis
        • Nevis
        • St. Kitts
      • St. Lucia
      • St. Martin
      • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
      • Sint Maarten
      • Trinidad and Tobago
        • Tobago
        • Trinidad
      • Turks and Caicos
    • Central America
      • Belize
      • Costa Rica
      • El Salvador
      • Guatemala
      • Nicaragua
      • Panama
      • Roatan
    • Europe
      • France
      • Germany
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Sweden
    • Middle East
      • Dubai
      • Qatar
      • Saudi Arabia
    • North America
      • Mexico
      • United States
        • Alabama
        • Arizona
          • Sedona
        • Arkansas
        • Florida
        • Hawaii
          • Big Island
          • Kauai
          • Lanai
          • Maui
          • Oahu
        • Idaho
        • Nevada
          • Las Vegas
        • New Mexico
          • Albuquerque
        • New York
        • Oregon
        • Tennessee
          • Memphis
        • Washington
        • Washington, DC
    • South Pacific
      • Fiji
      • French Polynesia
        • Austral Islands
        • Gambier Islands
        • Huahine
        • Islands of Tahiti
          • Bora Bora
          • Moorea
        • Marquesas Islands
        • New Caledonia
        • Tuamotu
  • Resources
    • Pre-trip to-do list
    • Safari Guide
  • About
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    • Published Work
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Travel, Travel Tips

The Travel Essentials I Can’t Live Without (After 20 Years of Solo Adventures)

After 20 years of solo travel, I’ve learned a few things: you don’t need nearly as much stuff as you think, safety and comfort are priceless, and the right gear…

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October 1, 2025
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    Florida,  North America,  United States

    Surfing Santas, Cocoa Beach, Florida

    We don’t have snow in Florida, we have Surfing Santas! Every Christmas Eve since 2009, Surfing Santas have lined the shores of Cocoa Beach, Florida. George Trosset founded the event, which has since become a beloved tradition. What started as a family gathering turned into a Christmas tradition that has raised more than $300,000 for charity. Each year a growing…

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  • things to do raining tokyo
    Asia,  Destinations,  Japan

    17 Best Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Tokyo

    Updated 2026 Oh no, it’s raining in Tokyo! If you’re visiting Tokyo, rain can feel like a major inconvenience. You have this enormous, exciting city to explore, and suddenly you’re wondering if you should spend the entire day hiding in your hotel room. Don’t! Tokyo is actually a fantastic city for a rainy day. There are museums, shopping centers, underground…

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  • Las Vegas,  Nevada,  North America,  United States

    Koolsville Tattoo Las Vegas: What It’s Really Like to Get a $10 Tattoo

    What happens in Las Vegas gets immortalized on the internet! And, apparently, on my arm. If you’re looking for a fun and slightly unconventional Las Vegas souvenir, you’ve probably heard about Koolsville Tattoo Las Vegas and its famous $10 tattoos. Yes, you read that right—a tattoo in Las Vegas for just $10. But is getting a $10 tattoo in Las…

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  • st augustine florida capybara cafe
    Florida,  United States

    Capybara Cafe St. Augustine: What to Expect + My Honest Review

    If you’re looking for a completely different experience in St. Augustine, Florida, how about hanging out with a capybara? Yep. A capybara. The Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine gives you the chance to get up close and personal with these adorable South American animals, including feeding them, petting them and learning more about them from the staff. And yes, I…

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  • middle-age woman carrying two backpacks smiling as she takes a mirror selfie
    Africa,  Kenya,  Safari,  Tanzania

    Tanzania Safari Packing List for Women: What to Pack for Safari & Giraffe Manor

    Tanzania Safari Packing List for Women I’ve been to 34 countries, and making my Tanzania safari packing list was one of the more challenging packing jobs I’ve tackled! Between the safari itself, Giraffe Manor in Kenya, and a few days in Zanzibar, I needed to pack for very different experiences without bringing my entire closet. So what do you actually…

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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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