Category: Solo Travel

2023, Africa, Morocco, Solo Travel, Travel Tips , ,

20 Things to Know Before Traveling to Morocco

by Rachel En Route November 11, 2023 No Comments

Morocco is on everyone’s bucket list (and for good reason!). This country in Northern Africa is full of delightful culture, friendly locals, and impressive landmarks. That being said, it comes with its own set of challenges. Especially for those solo female travelers – cat calling central anyone? Certain things, like cat calling are inevitable, but manageable. Overall, Morocco is a fascinating country with a plethora of experiences to enjoy. Here are a few things to note before traveling to Morocco.

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How My Passion for Travel Ended My Relationship

by Rachel En Route February 14, 2019 6 Comments

Ahhhh, it’s the day of love! And therefore a perfect excuse to reminisce about a “not-quite-love” story. Admittedly, the title of this blog post is a bit dramatic, but I needed to get your attention. I haven’t been very transparent about my personal love affairs on the blog over the last couple years. That being said, I did want to share this one. For shits and gigs. And because I hope some of my fellow female travelers can relate. 

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How To Take Your Own Solo Travel Photos

by Rachel En Route January 6, 2019 2 Comments

I always love to hear how other solo travelers get their most epic shots for their blogs, Instagram feeds, etc.  I can promise you that those images that appear to be effortless, most definitely took a lot of behind the scenes work. I’m here to explain my personal process when it comes to taking solo travel photos. 

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Asia, Japan, Kyoto, Photo Diary, Solo Travel

Kyoto Photo Diary: 12 Hours in Kyoto

by Rachel En Route December 7, 2018 No Comments

With such a limited time in any given destination, it can be difficult to decide on an itinerary. Usually, I attempt to build an itinerary from scratch, but sometimes it’s easiest to leave it up to the blogosphere. I decided to follow Find Us Lost‘s itinerary from the original blog post:  24 Hours in Kyoto. I am an avid follower of Find Us Lost, and found this itinerary fit my needs perfectly. While I must admit transportation around Kyoto took a bit longer than anticipated, I was still able to fit the highlights in. Continue reading to see my photo diary of Kyoto.

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Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Solo Travel, YouTube

Video: 3 Days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

by Rachel En Route October 29, 2018 No Comments

This week, I had planned to film and upload an update video after 8 months of living in South Korea. Then my fur baby passed away {RIP to my little B} and filming sounded like the last thing I wanted to do. Instead, I decided to share my trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur was one of the most surprising destinations I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. Editing this vlog brought back so many positive memories and provided me with the best distraction. I hope you enjoy it! Continue Reading

Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Solo Travel, Travel Tips

Solo Travel to Malaysia: What I Would Do Differently

by Rachel En Route October 17, 2018 7 Comments

My first impressions after visiting my first Islamic country* went a lot like this: walk off the plane,  hop on the subway, realize no one else is wearing anything that resembles a grey, sleeveless, jumpsuit, feel embarrassed, disembark the subway, enter the chaotic streets of Kuala Lumpur, and state out loud to absolutely no one, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Thailand anymore”. Or something like that. Continue Reading

Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Solo Travel, Travel Tips

10 Things to do in Kuala Lumpur on a Budget

by Rachel En Route October 3, 2018 2 Comments

I have anticipated drafting Malaysia inspired blog posts since returning from Southeast Asia. Something about that country completely took my breath away, for various reasons. Prior to arriving in Kuala Lumpur, I had never traveled to a country quite like Malaysia. I was on sensory overload immediately after disembarking my train to the city center. Continue Reading