Your Guide to Solo Budget Travel
Hi, I’m Anna! I’m a vagabond freelance writer and photographer with bylines in National Geographic, The Washington Post and AFAR. Travel is my top priority in life. I started this blog to share my experiences, advice and tips that I’ve learned from over 12 years of traveling (mostly solo with my globetrotting gnome) on a budget. My goal is to dissolve all the fears and questions standing in the way of your next adventure with my location guides and travel advice on eSIM cards, travel insurance and more!
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Budget Tips, Location Guides & Expert Interviews
12 Best Travel Gifts for the Holidays 2025, According to a Full-time Traveler
Alfred the Gnome loves being part of my annual travel gift guide! Every year, I compile a list of my favorite travel items that I’ve recently discovered that make my adventures easier, more comfortable or stylish. Several of these were...
Airalo Review for Country-Hopping in the Balkans: Staying Connected from Greece to Montenegro
I spent two weeks on Amorgos, my favorite Greek island, with excellent cell service across the majority of the island. When I first switched to an eSIM-only iPhone, I was extremely hesitant because I travel full-time and need to be...
I Used SafetyWing Travel Insurance in Southeast Asia—Here’s How It Went
From a ski trip in the French Alps to backpacking South America, travel insurance is one of the most important things to purchase for any trip. When it comes to insurance, you insure what you can’t afford to pay yourself. Unlike health...
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