Archive for the ‘Traveling Solo & Together’ Category
Surviving The Long Distance Break-Up
by Lauren Watt
Special to The Lost Girls
Discover current boyfriend cheated was not on my pre-departure to-do list. As I headed down the Lufthansa aisle in tears, dumping him via phone wasn’t either.
Tossing long distance relationship plans adds heartbreak to any travel itinerary. Unsure how to survive...
June 12th, 2012 | Extras, Love on the Road | Read More
Looking Back: Travel Tips for My 20-Year-Old Self
By Kirsten Hubbard
Special to The Lost Girls
I backpacked for the first time at age 20—six weeks through Central America, with not nearly enough Spanish under my belt. Now, as a young adult author, that first trip was where I drew my inspiration when writing my novel, “Wanderlove.”...
June 4th, 2012 | Solo Travel, Traveling Solo & Together | Read More
Lost In Korea: Making Any Place Feel Like Home
by Kissairis Munoz
When you move to a foreign country, adjusting to a new language, culture and area is overwhelming. Some days, you want to just escape to the comfort of your home and relax. But when your apartment is a pre-arranged place that you had no role in choosing or furnishing, it can turn into...
May 29th, 2012 | Solo Travel, south korea, Working Abroad | Read More
WWOOFing In Australia
by Thea Hutchinson
For travelers not familiar with “wwoofing” here is a little introduction. It is a type of eco-tourism, where workers and travelers can develop a different kind of tourist connection with locals and openminded hosts. Travelers can give back to a community instead of the...
May 22nd, 2012 | Australia, Eco-Travel, Extras, Traveling Solo & Together | Read More
Navigating the Arab Spring
By Ashleen Williams
Special to Lost Girls
Everything changed in the Middle East in December 2010, when Muhammad Al Bouazizi, a Tunisian fruit seller, lit himself on fire and ignited what is popularly called the “Arab Spring.” Though a little over a year has past, there is still unrest and revolution...
May 18th, 2012 | City Travel, Featured, Solo Travel | Read More
Navigating Frommer’s Interactive Travel App
By Connie K. Ho
Special to Lost Girls
Gone are the days where you had to lug around a thick travel guide book. New technology has allowed travelers to carry a guide book that can be used on their tablets and phones. Frommer’s, in particular, recently teamed up with Inkling, an interactive publishing...
May 10th, 2012 | Solo Travel, Travel Products & Services | Read More
Lost In Korea – Korea FTW!
by Kissairis Munoz
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about all the quirky aspects of Korea that I still don’t understand. And while it was fun to dish on the things I haven’t fully embraced yet, there are so many random things that I’ve come to love. Here are some of my favorites.
Cheap healthcare?...
April 24th, 2012 | Solo Travel, south korea, Working Abroad | Read More
Packing for the Honeymoon: 6 Beach Bag Essentials
by Molly Fergus
Special to Lost Girls World.
Wedding season is rapidly approaching—which means honeymoon season isn’t far behind! To help you get prepared for the most romantic adventure of your life (at least, so far!) we’ve pulled together a few packing essentials that work for every...
April 22nd, 2012 | Couples Travel | Read More
Ten Days of Silence: A Meditation Retreat in Thailand
By Nadia Pidgeon
Exclusive to the Lost Girls
When I announced my intentions to attend a 10 day silent meditation retreat, some friends said it sounded interesting but most said I was crazy and that it sounded either miserable or pointless. Ultimately, it is difficult to provide a meaningful summary as...
April 13th, 2012 | Solo Travel, Spiritual Travel, Thailand | Read More
Culinary Adventures: Thai Food
By Gina Douglas
Special to Lost Girls
“I’ll also take an order of the nachos, please,” I said and handed my menu to the server, avoiding my amused fiancé Tom’s eyes.
I reached for my Singha beer and took a sip of it. In doing so, I made the mistake of looking at Tom. He was smirking back at...
April 12th, 2012 | Couples Travel, Food & Wine | Read More