Solo female travel is something that all women should try at least once in their lives. It’s empowering. Invigorating. Enjoyable. There’s definitely a reason that I have been travelling independently across the globe for the last eight years. High Heels and a Backpack is a solo female travel blog, and 99% of the trips I’ve … Read more
Encountering Airbnb problems when you travel can have a really negative impact on your vacation experience. Nowadays, the use of Airbnb has become so mainstream that many travellers do not think twice before making a reservation through the platform. In various places around the world, the use of Airbnb makes travelling much more affordable. Not … Read more
Traveler’s trots. Montezuma’s Revenge. The squits. No matter what people joking call it, traveler’s diarrhea is no laughing matter. If you have ever fallen victim to the curse, you will know the pain of feeling like the entire world is falling out of your arse. Too crude? More than likely if you are reading this … Read more
Being requested to demonstrate proof of onward travel is the bane of any avid traveller’s life. One of the reasons that we are so in love with the concept of long term travel is because of the flexibility that this way of wandering the globe provides us with – the freedom to roam wherever we … Read more
Though I have been traveling the world solo for over seven years now, one notable change that I made in 2017 was the move to become a Digital Nomad and lead a location independent lifestyle. I love the independence that comes with being a Digital Nomad and working for myself and although this lifestyle isn’t … Read more
One of the questions that I get asked the most frequently is how to budget for long term travel. People often assume that traveling long term means being on a permanent vacation, but the reality is far less glamorous than the perception. Long term travel typically means living far more frugally, and trying to stick … Read more