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The Best Solo Female Travel Destinations for 2025 Adventure Seekers
Traveling solo as a woman comes with its own set of challenges, so it’s important to choose a destination where you’ll feel comfortable and safe. As a solo female traveler with 20+ years of experience, I prioritize walkable cities with great public transportation and friendly locals. If you’re planning your next adventure, here are the best solo female travel destinations to consider for 2025! Tokyo, Japan Why Tokyo is Great for Solo Female Travelers and Solo Travel Tokyo is one of the best solo female travel destinations thanks to its safety, efficient public transit, and the abundance of solo-friendly experiences. Many signs, menus, and transportation announcements are in English, and…
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Travel Book Club: My Year Abroad Discussion (May 2025)
It’s time for the next discussion in our 2025 Travel Book Club! In May we read My Year Abroad and I’ve compiled some questions below to get the discussion started! Share your thoughts, then check out what we’re reading next month! My Year Abroad Author: Chang-rae LeePages: 491Published: 2021 Join the discussion on Facebook! Caution: Spoilers Ahead! So My Year Abroad is a wild, sometimes bizarre ride that follows this young, aimless college kid named Tiller. He’s a bit of a blank slate — not super ambitious, just kind of floating through life in this sleepy American suburb. That is, until he meets Pong, this super charismatic and mysterious Chinese-American…
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Tokyo Travel Guide
Tokyo is one of those cities that manages to be everything at once—historic and futuristic, peaceful and electric, massive yet full of quiet corners. Whether you’re drawn to ancient temples, vibrant fashion districts, high-speed trains, or tiny basement ramen shops, Tokyo delivers. It’s also surprisingly easy to navigate, solo-traveler friendly, and full of hidden gems beyond the usual guidebook stops. This blog is your starting point into what makes Tokyo so endlessly fascinating. From how to plan your visit and where to stay, to tips for getting around and what not to miss—we’ve got you covered. Tokyo is more than a checklist of sights. It’s a city you feel. Let’s…
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Travel Book Club: Abroad in Japan Discussion (April 2025)
It’s time for the next discussion in our 2025 Travel Book Club! In April we read Abroad in Japan and I’ve compiled some questions below to get the discussion started! Share your thoughts, then check out what we’re reading next month! Abroad in Japan Author: Chris BroadPages: 320Published: 2024 Join the discussion on Facebook! Caution: Spoilers Ahead! Abroad in Japan is an engaging memoir that takes readers through author Chris Broad’s decade-long adventure in Japan. Chris, a British filmmaker and founder of the “Abroad in Japan” YouTube channel, shares his experiences from his initial days as an English teacher to becoming one of Japan’s most well-known foreign YouTubers. Arriving in rural…
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The Best Tokyo Kimono Rental: A Guide to Your Traditional Experience
When visiting Japan, one of the things I was super excited about was doing a Tokyo Kimono rental and photo session! Spoiler alert: the photos turned out super cute and I’d do it again in a heartbeat! Renting a kimono or yukata can be a delightful and memorable experience, offering a unique way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Most kimono rental shops provide a wide range of kimonos and yukatas to choose from, catering to different tastes and preferences. The staff at these shops are usually very helpful and will assist you in selecting the perfect garment for your occasion. Booking Your Tokyo Kimono Rental I booked my Tokyo…
