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Not Your Average Gal: Hannah from Eat Sleep Breathe Travel

May 12, 2020 By Caroline Peterson

Not Your Average Gals are kickass, blazing-their-own-path, independent-minded, free-thinking, kind-hearted and all around wonderful humans beings. We learn a lot about ourselves and the people we choose to look to for inspiration or friendship. I’m excited to introduce you to some of them.


Ladies and gents, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce you to our first (!) Not Your Average Gal: Hannah Logan. I originally started following her on Instagram and then kept up with her blog on the regular because they are so incredibly helpful for travel. (Plus, you need to see her quarantine Tik Toks.)

As a woman who has been called nearly every name in the book because I am not stick thin, I admired how much she promoted just loving your own body, as you are. It gave me a lot of confidence to travel to SE Asia, where my boobs just laugh at the options for even t-shirts. Hannah is hands down one of my favorite writers and I’m so happy that you’ll get to meet her.

Hannah Logan
Freelance Travel Writer and Blogger
Eat Sleep Breathe Travel and Ireland Stole My Heart

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What's your passion—the thing that makes you a Not Your Average Gal?

My two biggest passions are travel and writing which I have managed to merge. But today, when more people are working online and blogging than ever before, I don't think that really makes me stand out. I think what differentiates me from so many other young women in the blogging and travel industry is my appearance. Travel bloggers have become synonymous with white, slim, bikini wearing girls with perfect makeup and twirly dresses. Which is so not me.

I'm a plus size travel blogger which, in itself, goes against the norm. Plus, while I love pretty dresses, they don't fit my travel style. I pride myself on showing and telling the honest reality of travel. For every Instagram photo I share of me in a dress, I have twenty more of me in leggings and a t-shirt with a ponytail or a messy bun. I'll be the first to tell you about how gorgeous a destination is, but I won't shy away from telling you if the food made me sick, or about that time I missed the train, or if I was sexually harassed. I'm all about empowering everyone, especially women, to travel but I pride myself on being honest and telling it straight. Travel is amazing, but it isn't pretty or perfect.

When did you start this business?

I started blogging at Eat Sleep Breathe Travel in 2012; a year after living in Ireland, which was the first place I had ever travelled to. At first it was more of an online journal but somehow people managed to find me and follow along. Things just sort of grew from there. I started freelance writing in 2016; a couple of little things, nothing major. But it wasn't until 2017 that I managed to turn both freelance writing and blogging into an actual business. In 2018, I've actually started a second Ireland-specific blog (Ireland Stole My Heart) as it's my favourite country and the place I enjoy writing about the most. Two blogs on top of freelance work is quite a bit of a juggling act though!

Hannah’s favorite country, Ireland

Do you make any income with your business?

I do! Blogging and freelance writing is my full-time work as of January 2017, but it's not always easy. It's a lot of trying to find work and opportunities and then chasing down people to get paid. Sometimes I miss having a regular, dependable paycheck but then I remember that my wake up and go to work means sitting on the couch with my dog while wearing sweatpants and I can't really complain. It's not perfect, and it's definitely not easy, but I do enjoy it.

Do you have a “day job” that is different from your passion or business?

Not anymore (thank god!) but I did for the first few years. When I first started travelling and writing I worked at a national victim organization here in Canada. That lasted about two years before I decided I needed to move onto something happier. That ‘happier' job ended up being a professional cake decorator. It was fun for a bit, but I don't miss the long hours and crappy pay! That being said, it was a very seasonal job and I was able to take extended 3-4 month trips while working there. So, crappy pay and hours aside, it wasn't all bad.

What lead you to your current path?

I've always loved writing (I used to write stories as a little girl and read them to trees- not even kidding). I think once I fell in love with travel, writing about it just became natural. I enjoyed it so much as a hobby that it just made sense to try to turn it into my job.

In pursuing something less than conventional, did you face any pushback from family, friends or even strangers? If so, how did you deal?

In the beginning, absolutely. My mom has always been very supportive but I had a lot of friends who scoffed at the idea of me being able to ‘travel for a living' and have the ability to be location independent. But here I am. Just a couple months ago I went back to Ireland, where it all started, and was laughing with my old roommates. They remembered when I told them I wanted to be a digital nomad years ago and thought I was crazy, yet there I was; able to visit them again because my work led me back to Ireland. It was kind of funny, but it felt really good.

Portugal

What are 3 things that you've gained from doing what you love and perhaps going against the norms?

I've learned a ton. Budgeting and patience are two big ones. Nothing like the stress of having to chase down paychecks to teach you to be more mindful of your money! But I know that I'm not the only one who suffers through that. It's a bit of a sad reality for those of us who work online.

I've also learned to be more self-assured and confident in myself. It's easy to hard on yourself in an industry where followers and likes are so important. I think as a plus-size blogger this can be even harder to deal with. It can be so easy to look at a photo I posted of me on social media and compare it to someone who looks more “Instagram perfect.” But then I'll get messages from someone saying how nice it is to see someone who looks like them in the travel world and that makes it all go away. Yes, I do stand out in a world of female travel influencers, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Building on the above point, as a blogger and writer I've realized how important it is to stay true to myself. Again, it's easy to compare blogs and writing to others who may be more successful in terms of getting traffic or going on press trips and building partnerships. But at the end of the day we need to remember that working with brands is only beneficial when it's a good fit. I may not have worked with as many brands and companies as others, but those that I have worked with have been perfect for me. They see value in what I offer and love my story-telling approach and writing style. From working with Viking River Cruises and the Ireland tourism board to partnering with Canadian travel clothing brands and even being a keynote speaker at the 2018 Women in Travel Summit; I've had some pretty awesome opportunities.

Myanmar

Tell us something about yourself people would be surprised to hear!

Being a writer, most people expect me to have a background in journalism or travel, but I actually have a degree in criminology with a concentration in psychology. For a while I wanted to be a forensic psychologist. I blame it on too many years watching Criminal Minds and CSI.

Are there any words of advice you can offer readers who struggle creating their own path?

Stick to it. As mentioned above, I faced a lot of pushback but I persisted and it worked out in the end. One of the benefits of being stubborn! Also, don't half-ass it. I spent years harboring the same goal but it wasn't until I gave it my full attention that I actually started to really succeed.

Any favorite mottos or quotes that you live by? (You can list several!)

I'm a big believer of ‘You only live once' and ‘You can't take it with you.' So travel often-and travel well!

Be sure to follow all of Hannah’s adventures here:

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Bolding throughout article is my own emphasis.


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Filed Under: Body Love, Not Your Average Gals, Portugal, Travel

London Reminded Me of Who I Am

January 18, 2018 By Caroline Peterson

How do you leave a place that has been so integral to who you are as a women, as a wife, as a friend, as a contributing member of society? The simple answer is, you don't. Much like your first love, it's hard to forget the place that seeped into your heart and carved out a niche in your mind.

For me, that's London.

As we left Paddington Station on the day of our arrival this past late-November, we made our way towards my place of solace, Hyde Park. I found myself overcome with a wide-range of emotions. I was back. I was home. So much had changed. So much has stayed the same.

Reasons Why I Love London

During our time exploring the nooks and crannies of my old stomping grounds, I quickly fell back into the London pace of things: hopping on and off the tube, standing on the right, walking on the left, looking to the right before crossing a road, grabbing a proper ale and queueing like a pro.

I breathed in diversity. I reveled in the arts. I soaked in the history. I was surrounded by multiple languages.

I spent time meeting up with friends who were impactful during integral times in my life.

I was home.

It has been over a decade since I lived in London interning at a human rights organization. At 22, I was a charismatic, ambitious, go-getter with hopes of traveling and making a meaningful impact in the world.

I’m still that 22-year-old. Just a bit older and sadly, more jaded.

It was hard to swallow the knot of regret that filled my throat as I remembered some dreams that have yet to come to fruition; thinking of the time that’s gone by as time lost. I got emotional walking down the streets in Brixton where I used to walk each day on my way to work. So much had changed, including me. But, even in those reflective moments, I still deeply recognized and more importantly, identified with those goals I still have.

I was in London with the love of my life enjoying watching him fall in love with the city I used to call home. It’s something that’s hard to describe, seeing your forever pal take a genuine interest in something you keep close to your heart.

On our last night in London, we sat by the Thames talking about our dreams, our future. Sharing the realities of our current long-distance marriage, the hardships of his medical residency and where we hoped those sacrifices would take us in 5 years. As the glow of the outside heater cast a yellow light on the hubster’s face, I couldn’t help but feel incredibly lucky. To share this vulnerable moment with him, to have his partnership by my side.

I may not physically be that 22-year-old anymore, but I was quickly put on notice that the same kind-hearted, compassionate, curious, creative, hard-working gal still resides in there. She may have diverted from the path for a bit, but those dreams and desires still hold true.

Now is the time to take a leap of faith in the same spirit a 22-year-old did when moving to a foreign country. Why not do it and see where it takes me? The greatest stories and life lessons of my existence have begun that way.

London was just what I needed to remind me what’s important. To remind me of what fulfills me. To remind me of the values I still posses. To remind me…of me.

From the bottom of this old(er) gal’s heart, thank you, London. You were, and forever will be, just what I needed.

Filed Under: England

31 Photos That Will Make You Fall in Love with London (Again)

December 5, 2017 By Caroline Peterson

The hubster and I traveled to London over Thanksgiving and I was taken back by how much I still loved that charismatic, dynamic city.

It was my fifth time traveling there. I lived in London for an internship in college and loved it so much I desperately tried to apply to any job there that would take a recent college grad with zero experience. Hint: It didn’t work out. Life carried on. When we traveled to London over 4 years ago to get married, I had only 2 days to explore the city I dreamed about going back to. I found myself a bit weary of the crowds and constantly being on the go with only 2 days to basically show the hubster my old stomping grounds before we headed off to southwest England to get hitched.

I thought perhaps I had grown out of it. Maybe London was meant to be a fleeting memory of fun days gone by? So much so, that when I traveled to Tokyo last year, I thought it gave London a pretty good run for her money.

Well, I’m happy to report the London bitch is back. And I fell in love with her all over again.

Having nearly a solid week to explore as much as we could, the hubster and I found ourselves sitting by the Thames on our last night imagining what it would be like to live there, how often we could come back and how nice it would be to make it a tradition to do a London getaway.

She got me. She got me good.

Take a walk with me through some of the many reason why London is the best.

The Parks in London

Hyde Park (my happy place)
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Green Park
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Christmastime in London

Oxford Street
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Regent Street
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Leicester Square
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The Museums – Oh, the museums!

Tate Modern
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Imperial War Musuem
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Natural History Museum
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The Pubs

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Football! (Tottenham vs. West Brom.)

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St. Paul’s Cathedral (A personal fave.)

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The History

Westminster
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London Eye
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Borough Market
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Flats hundreds of years old
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The Thames
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What is your favorite city in the world? I’d love to hear if it’s something like London is to me. 

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Filed Under: England

5 Reasons Why We Had A Destination Wedding

June 29, 2017 By Caroline Peterson

I don’t talk about my wedding a lot. The reason is two-fold, really. For starters, it just inherently sounds bragadocious, any way you cut it. Also, it’s often tough to explain to people why we chose to have a destination wedding. In my experience, you either get it or you don’t.

Fun little fact: Last week was our big 0-4 wedding anniversary! We’ve been together 10 years now, so no, it’s not all still new. He still leaves his dirty boxers right. next. to. the. hamper. Anyway, I’ve never really shared anything about our wedding or why we chose to have a destination wedding.

In England. At a castle.

(SEE! Those are the facts and they still induce the vomit hand motion for me, too.)

But, hell, if you’ve ever considered a destination wedding because of your love for travel or you’ve ever been the least bit interested in learning more about our nuptials, then you’re in the right place. Doing a destination wedding was bar none, the best decision we made for our wedding day(s). I wholeheartedly will fist pump **YES** to anyone who ever asks me if I think they should do a destination wedding. Do you, boo.

Maybe someday I’ll delve more into the deets of the day. But for now, let’s explore why we chose to do a destination wedding.

5 Reasons Why We Had A Destination Wedding

 

We love to travel.

Pretty self explanatory, really. We understand the value of traveling and the experiences that it provides. Funny enough, we also looked into doing our wedding on some neighboring islands in the Caribbean, but the only time we could get married with the hubster’s med school schedule, was in June. Hurricane Season. Ain’t nobody got time for that.

So many people will tell you this during the wedding process, but it never hurts to say it again: This is your time, do it how you want. We got so much push back, especially from certain family members, telling us our destination wedding idea was absurd.

I believe the phrase used was, “This is too extravagant for this time in your life.” 1) If they only knew the final costs they’d realize how silly that sounds and 2) during this time in our lives? So I should wait to have another wedding… These are also the same people who went on and on after our wedding telling everyone how wonderful it was.

Do you.

We wanted more than 4 hours with loved ones.

Certainly, there are rushed aspects to your wedding day. You have a schedule to abide by and, even as a guest, often times you feel it too. I didn’t want that. I wanted our wedding to be the cherry on top to the time spent exploring and experiencing.

I really wanted to avoid playing catch up with people as we thanked them for coming. I wanted genuine time together.

We yearned for something different and authentic.

The hubster and I have been to 28 weddings. I was in 7 wedding parties. **cue 27 Dresses jokes** We wanted something different. Each wedding we attended certainly had its own take and wonderful, personal feel. Especially with all that love is patient, love is kind stuff. JOKES!

After being in so many weddings myself, I chose not to have a wedding party — which again, set off the traditionalists who felt they could share a few choice words with us. But the point was, I didn’t want anyone to buy a dress or suit and everything else that is associated with being a part of a wedding party and also pay for flying across the pond. No wedding party? No biggie!

Since there were no designated VIPS, this meant we got to share more authentic moments with people. We had our siblings get up front and center during our wedding rehearsal and take their vows to us. “Do you promise not to call then soon-to-be Dr. Hubster in the middle of the night for prescriptions once he graduates med school?” “I do.”

We asked friends to read lyrics from some of our favorite songs, during our wedding — including the Spice Girls! Seating cards consisted of embarrassing photos of each of our wedding guests. Each step of the way, we wanted everyone to play a part in our wedding as a whole.

We wanted an experience, not an evening.

Hands down, the best part of having a wedding abroad was seeing everyone else get to experience the nuances of a different country I love so much. It was so cool watching everyone walk though and explore every room in North Cadbury Court.

Besides that, we moseyed around the town too, amongst the rolling hills of the English countryside, finding ourselves cozied up next to the locals at the town pub.

The day after our wedding, we also rented a bus for everyone and took them to the town of Bath, so our guests could further explore at their own pace. That was very slowly for me since we had a good night the prior evening at the reception. ;)

We wanted a smaller wedding.

The beauty of a destination wedding is your guest list is smaller than doing it “at home.” We had 40 people hop across the pond — which is actually quite large for a destination wedding! I honestly say that humbly; it was such a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by those who were there. On that note too, when it’s a destination, the people who come, want to be there.

Another major benefit of having a smaller wedding? We spent less than the average cost of an American wedding. Yes, for real. (Also, see below.) While the average costs may have increased in the course of 4 years, back then, we spent less. And, keeping it real because that’s how I roll: While the hubster and I did contribute quite a bit to our wedding budget, we couldn’t have done it without my dad and in-laws.

We weren’t caught up in the details.

This may sound shocking, but I was incredibly laid back when it came to the small things. My wedding planner probably wasn’t amused with my responses a lot of the time. “Sorry, I guess I like these colors…”

Because of that, we spent quite a bit less, too. North Cadbury Court and Old Wardour Castle we’re amazing on their own — they didn’t need many decorations. Their backdrops alone were breathtaking, just add in a bride and groom and you’ve got the recipe for great photos. No need to fluff up pictures with flowers and gems and chair covers and bows and floating candles and so many other things we feel pressured to get.

I think this stems from — sorry friends and family — not actually remembering details of other people’s weddings: the centerpieces, what type of paper the menu was printed on, the bride’s bouquet, the desserts, etc. You know what I do remember? How much fun I did or didn’t have. I just wanted good times, good people and good laughs.

Ceremony: Old Wardour Castle
Reception/Accommodations: North Cadbury Court
Wedding Planner Extraordinaire: Matthew Oliver Weddings
Sparkly Photographer: Adam Sparkes Photography

There you have it. That’s why we chose to do a destination wedding and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Have you ever attended a destination wedding or have one of your own? What did you think?

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Filed Under: Confessions, England, Soapbox, Travel

London Calling: Heading Across the Pond Again!

June 23, 2017 By Caroline Peterson

As some of you know, my love of England started young and runs deep.

  • I saved my hard earned money from my after school job at a second-hand kids clothing shop, solicited donations from organizations, and with a little luck (Thanks, Mom-mom), got to travel to England at 17 with the People to People Student Ambassador program.
  • I fell in love with international traveling there.
  • I visited again while a sophomore in college.
  • I lived there for 6 glorious months for an internship after college.
  • I freakin’ got married there 4 years ago!

My love? It’s the real deal, folks.

*** AND WE’RE GOING BACK! ***

The plans just sort of fell into place, as most magical travel getaways usually do. So why am I going back?

I’ve mentioned the subject here before, but the holidays suck for me.

Big time. Big ol’ donkey balls suck. (You’re welcome for that image.)

No matter how much I try to pre-plan, slowly but surely, holiday plans fall into place for everyone, but never to actually come see us in Florida. Traveling? That’s up to the hubster and I if we don’t want to be alone.

While we know that’s not totally unusual for families, having one couple or family have to take the brunt of the load of being flexible…it still flat out sucks sometimes.

Big ol’ donkey balls sucks (You’re welcome, again.)

So, this year, I’ve taken a different approach. One the hubster said we should have taken all along, but was a bit flippin’ difficult with, oh you know, medical school always weaseling its way into ruining plans.

We decided to start a tradition; one that I can fully embrace and won’t leave me anxiety-ridden and in tears eating Chinese food on the couch over Christmas or Thanksgiving.

Operation: Head to Europe for the Holidays

This year, Thanksgiving gave us the best bang for our buck and time away. Next year? Maybe it will be over Christmas? Who knows? I just know that I’m happy we get to determine the plans, something we had the power to do all along, really. And if we eventually have guests decide to come to Florida during the holidays – awesome!

We’re starting the tradition of Operation: Head to Europe for the Holidays with London and Brussels. We’ll be in London for a week and do a day-trip to the Christmas Market in Brussels. I’ve never been to Brussels. From what I hear, I’m going to eat all the chocolate things.

Logistics

I got the idea for making it a tradition when a sale for a river cruise to Christmas Markets in Germany came through my inbox. I explored a bit, and using my Not Your Average Gal knack for finding a deal using our points and travel hacking, I saw that going to Europe in the fall and winter isn’t a bad deal.

Hotels:

Hotels will most likely be booked using points. Right now I’m exploring using my IHG credit card anniversary certificate, combined with points, for a couple nights at the Intercontinental Park Lane. (That means free! Take THAT nearly $400/night!)

 

Then, maybe use our plethora of Hilton points that we earned in Tokyo and Seoul last year by paying cash at our hotels while using the 4th night free benefit with the Citi Prestige card. We saved over $700! Such an awesome card. But right now, I’m not seeing many Hiltons in a desirable location that aren’t asking an absurd amount of points. I’ll keep exploring, like my compulsive travel hacking self.

 

Flights:

We booked our flights last week through Delta and found some Premium Economy availability with Virgin Atlantic, a partner on the SkyTeam. The price difference between Premium Economy and Main Cabin C+ (formerly Comfort Plus) was ~$250 a ticket. The PE flights had better departure times and not to mention, allowed us to fly First Class on our connecting flights. We also earn more Delta MQMs flying in a higher class, which means the hubster and may make medallion again next year. With all the traveling we’re doing to see each other, in my mind, that was a no-brainer.

Mind you, I spent hours looking at itineraries to find the best bang for our buck and coordinating travel plans for 2 people coming from opposite ends of the US. It’s not like $250 is just tossed around in our household, we simply prioritize travel, so when the time comes, we can GO. Plus, I’m neurotic and enjoy finding the best flights, comparing planes, seating charts and amenities. 

Sure, we could have used points to fly to Europe, and I’ll fully admit how ridiculous this sounds, but we want to spend our points for Business or First Class tickets on flights longer than 8 hours, like our on our trip to Southeast Asia next year!

ATL Sky Club. Photo Courtesy of Rene’s Points. One of my favorite Delta bloggers.

 

We’ll rendezvous at the Sky Club in Atlanta, and since I’m a Gold Medallion I have free access for me and a +1 on international flights. That’s where we’ll toast to a new tradition, hop on our flight to London and the rest, as they say, is holiday tradition history.

I’M SO EXCITED!

Filed Under: England, Travel, Travel Hacking

Where to go Solo?

July 19, 2015 By Caroline Peterson

Solo travel. I’m doing it.

Perhaps.

Maybe.

(I knooooow.)

I’ve learned recently that I probably shouldn’t plan for things expecting them to happen. It’s most likely a result of having to cancel our recent trip to Southeast Asia, but either way, I’m apprehensive about saying I’ll “for sure” do something.

With some extra PTO in my bucket, I’d like to plan a little getaway. A much needed getaway, more specifically. Medical school prevents the hubster from traveling with me and most people I know aren’t willing to travel as far and as much as I’d like. Which is totally okay, I’m just not willing to wait for that day to come.

I’ve always deeply admired those gals who just head out for solo travel adventures. These women have shown me that solo travel doesn’t have to be so intimidating. Read Be My Travel Muse and Adventures Around Asia for some rockin’ inspiration.

I do have super fun, close girlfriends (the same ones I went to Spain and Portugal with last year) who are going to Australia in December. How fun! I’m looking into the logistics of it and haven’t totally thrown the idea out.

A morning alone in Barcelona, Spain.
A morning alone exploring in Barcelona, Spain.

 

But something is nagging at me a bit.
A sort of feeling that says it knows better.
A little voice that says:

Go alone.

I’m not totally sure why. Perhaps this is the sort of time and reflection I need after an emotional couple months and an incredibly intense few years?

Couple nights alone in Lisbon, Portugal
Couple nights alone in Lisbon, Portugal

 

I’ve traveled alone in the sense that I’ve flown to far off places alone, even spending days waiting for another person’s arrival. I lived in London alone for a month finishing up an internship, but I had already been there for months prior and well, London is essentially like another home to me. I knew it well at that point. While in London, my flatmates and I had the opportunity to travel to different countries for the weekend (I love how easy that is to do in Europe) and I remember one time saying that I’d just go alone if no one wanted to come. They ended up coming and I was secretly relieved.

I haven’t specifically gone somewhere with the intention of traveling solo the entire time.

It’s a thought that both excites and scares the shit out of me.

So, basically, I know I’ve got to do it at some point. So why not now? If time, price and logistics work out…this Florida gal is heading out of town…alone.

So where should I go solo? 

This is where I love to reach out to my readers and ask their suggestions, just as I did when you helped us choose our next adventure earlier this year. You rocked it out with recommendations.

First, a few caveats:

  • My preference is Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Central America. Am I open to other suggestions? Absolutely. With the miles and points I have in my accounts, those are the options I feel comfortable with for getting the best bang for my buck.
  • I may do a tour with a group of like-minded travelers. Do you have any groups or companies you’ve toured with that you’d recommend?
  • I’d like at least one city that’s a bit off the beaten path, but mainly will keep it to well traveled locations.
  • I’m looking towards travel for early fall. My blood has thinned and the thought of being around snow doesn’t warm my heart. (You are absolutely allowed to call me a wimp. I’ve officially lost my 23 years of Michigan winters street cred.)

If you are traveling or live in any of those areas and want to meet up for a couple days or even just a beer, let me know!

Let the suggestions begin below. Where should I go solo?

Filed Under: Australia, Australia-Oceania, Europe, New Zealand, Travel, Travel Hacking

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