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Welcome to my travel blog, your ultimate guide to solo female adventures around the globe!

Here, you’ll discover firsthand accounts of my journeys, including thrilling hiking expeditions, unforgettable horse-riding experiences, and relaxing sailing holidays. I’ll also share delicious recipes inspired by my travels, insightful travel books, and essential tips to enhance your own adventures. As I travel solo, every story reflects my authentic experiences, and from time to time, I’ll include contributions from friends who join me on my adventures. When partnering with travel organizations, I remain committed to sharing honest experiences, embracing both the highs and the lows. Join me as we explore the world together!

Paris is always a good idea

Where to stay in Paris
Paris

Where to Stay in Paris: Choosing the Right Neighbourhood, from Someone Who Lived There

Paris is one of those cities where where you stay genuinely shapes how you experience it, not just in terms of logistics, but in rhythm,…
Spunti per vivere Parigi, Canal Saint Martin
Paris

Living Paris Like a Parisian

A local perspective after ten years in the city Living in Paris is something I wish to anyone. Visiting Paris is wonderful, of course, but…
Clos Montmartre
Paris

Clos Montmartre: The Hidden Vineyard on Paris’ Most Famous Hill

There are places in Paris that everyone knows: the sweeping steps leading up to the Sacré-Cœur, the buzzing Place du Tertre filled with painters and…

Horse-riding trips

5 Unforgettable Horse-Riding & Ranch Holidays
Horse Riding Holidays

Saddle Up: 5 Unforgettable Horse-Riding & Ranch Holidays (Tried-and-True, Season-Smart Picks)

If you’re itching for crisp air, big skies and that happy ache you only get after hours in the saddle, these five riding breaks are…
Three Weeks in Northwest Argentina: An Introduction
Horse Riding Holidays

Horse-riding holidays in Argentina: a journey of freedom and connection

As a solo traveller and passionate horse rider, I’ve always sought experiences combining adventure, culture, and the open wilderness. In the past 20 years, I…
Horse Riding Holidays

El Rocío, a different Andalusia

El Rocío is different. It's like a small parallel world in the heart of Andalusia, and I deeply love it! I postponed this post for…
My Dude Ranch experience in Tombstone, Arizona
Horse Riding Holidays

My horse riding holiday at the Tombstone Monument Ranch

My Dude Ranch experience in Tombstone Staying in a Dude Ranch in Arizona was a true dream, but not a travel dream, a lifestyle one! The…

Travel Tips & more

Responsible Travel Beyond Sustainability: Respecting Places, People, and Trails
Travel Tips & more

Responsible Travel Beyond Sustainability: Respecting Places, People, and Trails

I talk about travel sustainability on the blog, and I stand by every word. But lately, living and working in a destination that is both…
Flight Delay Compensation in Europe: What to Do After a Cancellation (and How to Claim)
Travel Tips & more

Flight Delay Compensation in Europe: what to do when your trip goes sideways (and how to claim)

I wish I could say this only happens to “other people”. But if you travel regularly, sooner or later you’ll end up staring at a…
My New Go-To Cabin Suitcase for City Breaks and Work Trips: the carry-on that finally matches how I actually travel
Travel Tips & more

My New Go-To Cabin Suitcase for City Breaks and Work Trips: the carry-on that finally matches how I actually travel

For the last twenty years, I have been a backpack person. The kind of traveller who can cross a city at rush hour, hop on…