Tag Archives: solo female travel

10 Tips for Travelling in Uganda

1. Download safe boda Getting around Kampala can be hectic especially during rush hour. Trips that should take 20 minutes can end up taking hours if you’re in a car. Scooters (or boda’s as they’re known in Uganda) weave through traffic and are realistically the best way to get around in the city. That beingContinue reading “10 Tips for Travelling in Uganda”

10 Essential Gorilla Trekking Tips

This is what you need to know as you prepare for your gorilla trek in East Africa. Enjoy! 1. Wear long socks – this was probably the best advice I got before I went gorilla trekking. The ants in the forest are notorious and within seconds of standing near them they will somehow be up yourContinue reading “10 Essential Gorilla Trekking Tips”

Guide to Murchison Falls National Park | Budget Safari

Tour Operator: Red Chili Hideaway Safari Length: 3 days Safari Highlights: 2 game drives, boat cruise & hike Overall Rating: 8.5/10 Price: $320 USD **Safari was inclusive of everything excluding food.

How to get around Kampala

Welcome to Kampala, a traffic filled chaotic city! I’ll give you the low-dow on how to get around the easiest, cheapest and of course, safest way possible. Safety warning, especially for solo female travellers like me: It is NOT advisable to be out in Kampala at night by yourself. I have not taken a safeContinue reading “How to get around Kampala”

Travel Update: Thailand and The Philippines

I’m always the worst at blogging while on the road so I thought since I’m one month into my trip it would be a good idea to write a post about what I’ve been up to so far! My current view as I write this post in Bali! My boyfriend joined me for the firstContinue reading “Travel Update: Thailand and The Philippines”

How to Spot Bed Bugs

I hate that I can feel confident to write this post after the year that I have had, but considering the amount of times I have found bed bugs in hotels and hostels the past few months I feel the need to share how to spot them before you get bit, how to know itsContinue reading “How to Spot Bed Bugs”

Packing list: Southeast Asia

Clothing: Dresses x3 – casual & evening Shorts x3 – workout, jeans & casual Tanks x3 T shirts x5 Leggings Elephant Pants Socks x8 Underwear x14 Swimsuits x3 Sleepwear Bra x3 – regular & sports bras Sweater – for cold bus rides and morning hikes Rain jacket Sarong – good for the beach, covering up, and as a blanket for flightsContinue reading “Packing list: Southeast Asia”

What’s Next?

Hey blogger fam! I’ve realized lately a lot has changed in my life and I haven’t posted much about what’s up next travel wise. I just left my job as a flight attendant (WHAT? I know. chaos.) and am now heading to Southeast Asia for 2 months! I can’t wait for all the food, beaches,Continue reading “What’s Next?”