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
The Best Travel Photos from my 2025 Adventures
A visual recap of my 2025 adventures, featuring my favorite travel photos, the stories behind them, and inspiration for planning your own trips in the year ahead.
I Spent Two Months in Southern Africa—Here are my Favorite Safari Photos
I spent two months traveling in Southern Africa, photographing lions, elephants, hippos and more. In this post, I share my favorite 16 safari images, camera settings and honest tips for capturing wildlife from a bouncing jeep.
Connectivity in the Bush: Airalo eSIM Review for Safari & Travel in Southern Africa
Zebras roaming through Etosha National Park in northern Namibia. Africa is a new and developing region in the eSIM card sphere, so I was excited to test out Airalo’s options on a recent two-month trip in Southern Africa spanning five...
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