Travel is a wonderful way to grow, in every sense. But it comes with a downside. It’s that moment when you look in the mirror to find undeniable evidence that being away from your routine and shamelessly eating…
Why you should travel to a Muslim country
The dreadful events in Paris and the State of Emergency following it, have put the world on high alert. The USA have issued a worldwide travel alert. A friend spoke to me of her embarrassment for feeling uncomfortable, even scared,…
10 things I’ve learned being an Airbnb host
How I became an Airbnb host I had been an enthusiastic Airbnb guest for a several years, when a hefty increase in my house insurance bill last year prompted me to reverse the roles and become a host. At…
13 Tips for Women Solo Travelers over 50
I’ve traveled alone ever since at age 21 I bought the cheapest one way ticket available. It took me from Germany to Jakarta and I never returned home. The crowded Indonesian capital has never been a great choice for a…
Traveling solo on your birthday
There are two ways to think about traveling solo on your birthday. This could be lonely, was my first thought. My second thought was, this will be a gift to myself. Guess which one I went with? If you read…
Why Airbnb is great for the solo traveler
It means no more cheap and nasty hotel rooms Compromising on accommodation in order to make the travel budget last longer can be a good strategy, especially when you are young. But once you’re past the hostel age, nasty…
The Shanghai Tea Ceremony Scam
Travelpilz starts the new year with a confession. After over 30 years of independent travel, I’ve finally been conned. I’ve survived India on my own. I outsmarted every trickster in Egypt. I’ve never had anything stolen in any of the…
Tips from a resourceful minimalist packer
In a few days I will be attending the ProBlogger Training Event at the Gold Coast. Social media have been abuzz with tips on what to wear and how to prepare for this major gathering of bloggers. Until this morning…
