Looking for a way to travel differently and save on accommodation costs? Read my home exchange review and learn how this travel community of housing exchanges can provide unique travel experiences while staying for (almost) free in stunning destinations. Discover the benefits, risks, and rewards of home exchanging in this comprehensive guide.

One Day in Paris A Solo Adventure in the City of Lights. "Paris is always a good idea," they say, and for years, that sentiment danced around the edges of my travel daydreams.

Smart strategies and thoughtful travel budget planning can turn your travel dreams into affordable realities. Travelling doesn’t have to break the bank or leave you with regrets; it can be a fulfilling and enriching experience while staying within your budgetary limits. Looking at your options with a do-it-yourself attitude plays a big part. Understand your travel motivations and priorities to inform your travel budget planning. Whether it is stretching your funds for longer trips or indulging in specific experiences, aligning your spending with your values ensures a fulfilling travel experience. 

The Moroccan Hammam Wasn’t Relaxing. It Was Something Else Entirely. “I’m going to the Hammam Mouassine, anyone want to come?” I asked.

In the months before our trip, I floated the idea to the group of women travelling with me to Morocco. I made it clear there were two options: spa-style or public. Soft or real. Curated or cultural.

I chose public, real, cultural.

Third time’s the charm.
After two previously postponed attempts, I finally walked the Camino Francés from León to Santiago de Compostela.

About 350 kilometres later, I returned lighter, both in what I carried and what I thought I knew.

This wasn’t the Camino I first imagined.
And that’s exactly the point.

The morning began with cold toes and the soft shuffle of backpacks zipping open in the dark. I climbed from the top bunk down the rickety ladder, alert and grateful, ready for another day that would unfold one step, one hill, one small wonder at a time.

Looking to read books about the Camino de Santiago? Here are some of the memoirs I devoured before my first Camino journey. They will satisfy armchair travellers and Camino planners equally!