I wonder if this is it. Whether this is the moment I get robbed, or gang raped or murdered. So many people have warned me for so long, so many people fear for me as I go–even after all these years of going and returning unscathed. As someone who travels alone a lot, one comes to wonder whether it is a foregone conclusion that one–or all of these–at some point, are going to happen. … More My vagina is my greatest liability
We’re so honored to be featured by Travelita’s World, a website dedicated to creating a community for women travelers. Check it out! … More Rollerbag Goddess is Featured on Travelita!
How do we unravel hate? It is a persistent cord that weaves through generations, too often unchallenged. What, but travel, pulls at the loose threads? Morocco fed me, in all the ways that matter. … More Morocco Fed Me
Prachuap Khiri Khan, or PKK, is located in the center of Thailand, along the long narrow strait next to Myanmar and the Bay of Thailand. I decided to visit this out-of-the-way fishing village because the beaches looked amazing, it was only 4 hours from Surat Thani (where my conference was located), and because Lonely Planet gave it the “sleepy village” designation in terms of a party-location. … More Prachuap Khiri Khan – Thailand
If you’re able-bodied and on a budget, there’s nothing much good about checking your luggage–which is why I try to avoid it. Over time I have found that checking luggage is a big drag financially, physically, and on travel time. … More Never Check Your Luggage Again: Here’s Why (Part 1)
Sleeping on a plane isn’t easy, for so many reasons. Over the years, I’ve found a number of tricks that help me sleep better on a plane. I hope they help you on your next flight, too. … More 12 Tips to Help you Sleep on Your Next Flight
Traveling solo? Dining alone can be an enjoyable experience. Next time you’re dreading a table for one, try these five tips for dining alone to make mealtime memorable and rewarding. … More 5 Top Tips for Eating Alone while Traveling Solo
The UNESCO World Heritage site of the old town of Hoi An, Vietnam is an ideal city for shutterbugs and anyone whose eyes are hungry for color. … More Behold: the Riot of Color in Hoi An, Vietnam
On my birthday this year, about a month from now, I’ll wake up in an unfamiliar city, in a new country, alone. Here’s why that’s awesome. … More Solo Travel is Ideal for Introverts: Here’s Why
In this, our first installment of Featured Rollerbag Goddesses, we chat with Alissa Murray, a New York-based blogger and activist who writes about travel through a social justice, sustainability and human rights lens. … More Featured RBG | Alissa Murray: Writer, Activist, and Creator of In Locamotion Travel Blog
