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How to Best Budget For Travel Expenses On A Solo Trip (Step by Step)

Melissa Byron — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:06:02 +0000

When planning a trip, it’s important to do your homework so you can map out your expenses. I should know because I’ve been traveling solo since 2009, and I wasted a lot of money in the beginning. I’ve been hit with resort fees, extra baggage charges, and even city taxes for two people because I...

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Should You Use Astrology for Travel Planning?

Melissa Byron — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:56:39 +0000

Astrology is having a major moment right now, and I can’t get enough of it. Since travel is my main focus, I started wondering: how can astrology and travel planning work together? Should we consider astrology when deciding where and when to travel? And what about Mercury retrograde—does it really mean we should avoid trips...

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30 + ChatGPT Prompts To Help You Plan Your Next Epic Trip

Melissa Byron — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:48:40 +0000

Should you let AI platforms like ChatGPT blindly plan your entire vacation? Definitely not! But, you can certainly collaborate with AI to help inspire and guide your travel planning. I love using AI to generate ideas, but it’s crucial to cross-check and reference any information you receive from ChatGPT, especially regarding travel planning. While AI...

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9 Reasons Solo Female Travelers Prefer Hotels Over Airbnb

Melissa Byron — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:09:25 +0000

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say it: staying in a hotel is often a better choice for solo female travelers than booking an Airbnb—especially if you’re only visiting a destination for a few days. After nearly 15 years of solo travel across Europe, I’ve come to this conclusion through plenty...

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Apps for Solo Females That Make Traveling Alone Easier

Melissa Byron — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:59:43 +0000

Traveling alone can be awesome! But it can also be a hassle if you are not technologically prepared! I seriously don’t know how I used to manage traveling alone without the help of my smartphone. I’m glad that we are now able to get answers, directions, and entertainment in the palm of our hands. As...

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14 Travel Planning Websites For The Savvy Solo Traveler

Melissa Byron — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:12:00 +0000

I have been a solo woman traveling for 10+ years now! When I first started to adventure around the world, travel planning websites were pretty basic. The internet has come a long way since 2010. And all this technology has been game-changing for women traveling independently! Why use a travel planning website? The answer to...

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Travel Savvy Tips For Planning A Multi-City Trip To Europe

Melissa Byron — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:36:03 +0000

Are you looking for the best way to plan a multi-city trip to Europe? Well, you have come to the right place! I have planned multi-city trips to Europe for over a decade now. Before I moved to Germany, I would save up and travel to Europe once a year. Traveling from the West Coast...

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