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!
Latest Blog Posts
Budget Tips, Location Guides & Expert Interviews
I Travel Full-Time. Here’s Seven Things I Always Pack Under $25.
Nonstop travel has made me a packing pro. On my last six-month stint abroad in Japan and Southeast Asia, these seven things under $25 were the most useful.
How a Road-Trip Pit Stop to Pet a Camel Led to an Unlikely Friendship
A spring break detour off I-55 to pet a roadside camel sparked an unexpected, decades-long friendship with her 79-year-old owner. What began as a class photo project turned into one of my most personal travel stories.
What to Pack for the Camino de Santiago: Advice from a Woman Who’s Walked It Twice
I chat with experienced hiker Chris Rufflo who trekked the Camino de Santiago twice about her experience along with a detailed packing list for the Camino de Santiago.
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