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How To Plan A Solo Trip: The Simple System I Use Every Time

Gemma Lawrence — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:20:00 +0000

Planning a solo trip can feel equal parts exciting and stressful. There’s so much to think about; where to go, how long to go for, how much to spend, what to pack, and what you’re going to do once you arrive. And when you’re traveling alone, there’s no one else to share the decision-making with....

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New Year Travel Resolutions That Reflect Your Values

Gemma Lawrence — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:49:35 +0000

The start of a new year often comes with pressure to overhaul everything – new habits, new goals, new versions of ourselves. But resolutions don’t have to be rigid, performative, or all-or-nothing to be meaningful. These lists of resolutions aren’t meant to be another checklist you complete or standard you measure yourself against. They’re a...

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Ways To Cure Your Wanderlust When You Can’t Travel

Gemma Lawrence — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:33:23 +0000

Wanderlust is such a beautiful feeling. It’s that familiar mix of excitement, curiosity, and longing that makes you want to grab your passport, pack your favourite suitcase, and head straight to the airport. Life doesn’t always let us travel whenever we want to though. Sometimes money is tight, timing doesn’t align or other priorities come...

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Empowering Solo Travel Affirmations For Women Travelling Alone

Gemma Lawrence — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:07:36 +0000

When you are thinking about planning a solo adventure, you are probably picturing all the excitement first. New places to explore. New experiences. Fun activities. Total freedom. But you might also feel flickers of self-doubt or anxious thoughts creeping in. What if I get lonely? What if something goes wrong? What if I can’t handle...

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Best Tips For Traveling Solo For The First Time

Gemma Lawrence — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:52:26 +0000

Going on my first solo trip over 10 years ago was one of the most transformative things that I have ever done for myself. Looking back, although I had an amazing time during those first solo trips, there are so many things that I wish I had known before traveling solo for the first time....

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Ultimate Guide To Building The Courage & Confidence To Travel Alone

Gemma Lawrence — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:22:04 +0000

I have been living overseas in Canada since 2016 and I have taken many trips on my own. It wasn’t always that way though. Growing up I was constantly bullied about the way I looked so I had very little self-confidence for decades. But as soon as I was old enough to travel short distances...

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13 Great Reasons To Go On A Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Gemma Lawrence — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

One of my favorite ways to explore a new place, especially when time is limited, is to do a hop-on hop-off bus tour. I love doing these tours and it’s usually the very first thing that I do when I arrive in a new place. There are so many great reasons to go on a...

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Important Life & Friendship Lessons In The Hangover Movies

Gemma Lawrence — Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We all know The Hangover movies for their absurd, laugh-out-loud chaos — tigers, missing teeth, a baby in the closet, face tattoos, monks, and kidnappings. But hidden within the Wolfpack’s wild escapades are many life lessons that most of us would never expect to find in a comedy. After countless rewatches (strictly for research), I’ve uncovered surprisingly...

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Helpful Tips To Stay Safe When You Travel Solo

Gemma Lawrence — Sun, 15 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000

After travelling solo for over 8 years’ I’m a firm believer that travelling solo is one of the best ways to learn about yourself, build confidence and see the world. But travelling solo also comes with its challenges, and fears while you are off having amazing experiences, especially in regards to safety. It’s impossible to...

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37 Great Ways To Meet People When You Are Solo Traveling

Gemma Lawrence — Sat, 14 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

There are so many benefits to traveling solo, but it can get a bit lonely sometimes. On the road, you will find that most travelers are open-minded and friendly, but it can be hard to meet people especially if you feel out of your comfort zone. So in this post, I wanted to share with...

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Solo Travel Fears You’ll Face When Travelling Alone

Gemma Lawrence — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Are you scared to travel alone? If you are, you’re not alone as there are many travel fears you’ll face if you want to go on solo adventures. Preparing for a trip as a solo female traveller can be very daunting. After travelling solo many times, I know first-hand how scary it can be sometimes....

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13 Things You Should Know Before Traveling Solo For The First Time

Gemma Lawrence — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:00:51 +0000

When you travel solo you learn as much about yourself as the places you visit and you grow as a person. I believe that everyone should experience travelling alone at least once in their lifetime. But when you travel alone it isn’t all sunshine and good times, there will be experiences that will challenge you....

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