Planning Your Trip to the National Parks: Summary In this episode of Bon Voyage Besties, Rachel and Rosa chat with Alex, founder of Alex on the Map, about ethical tourism in national parks. They cover how visitors can explore responsibly, follow Leave No Trace principles, and navigate challenges like overcrowding and staffing shortages. With tips […]
Updated: 12 March 2024 Planning first time solo female travel is overwhelming even if you feel super excited at the same time. To tell you the truth, I still vividly remember my first solo trip to Scotland. My flight was delayed due to thunderstorms. I already hate flying. Let me tell you … listening to […]
Updated: 8 November 2022 Even though I’m a fearful flyer, landing in gorgeous San Francisco, descending over the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, fills my heart with joy. If I wasn’t so attached to New York, then I would live in San Francisco. Not even kidding. If you’re looking for a city escape, then solo […]
California is one of my favorite states to explore in the United States. For example, I’ve traveled alone to San Francisco twice, and both times I loved immersing myself into this iconic city’s unique culture, neighborhoods, and culinary scene. Furthermore, last year, I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time in Northern California […]
In the United States, San Francisco is one of my absolute favorite cities to visit and explore. San Francisco first fascinated me on the big screen – thanks to movies such as Mrs. Doubtfire and Vertigo – and when I first visited in my late twenties, the sweeping blue bay and massive hills took my breath away and made me […]