Ostriches and beetles in disguise at Khama Rhino Sanctuary – Explore Southern Africa – Day 02

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The best travel journal of my discovery of southern africa with Intrepid Travel. On this second entry, we left Johannesburg, drove for 10h across the border between South Africa and Botswana and we made it to Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Once there, we saw white rhinos, giraffes, oryx, zebras and much more | #safari #solosafari #Africa #travelingsolo #beintrepid #Botswana

So, it was day 2 of the tour. In my opinion, the first real day of the trip, since before that we had only had the presentation. I woke up at 4am, had a fast shower, packed everything in a rush and head downstairs. The truck, that later would be known as the white elephant, was already there waiting for us. We all sat with the people we had shared the room with, in my case, Sh. At 4.30 we were all on board except for one couple of Americans, J and T, which unfortunately were a bit late. Most…

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Cochem am der Mosel, a hidden gem in Germany

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Cochem is a hidden gem in Germany, Europe . Home of many wineyards and the river Mosel, this is one of the cutest towns in Europe | Travel Europe | instagramable town | Germany | The Solivagant Soul

Today I present you… Cochem am der Mosel! This little town is located in the district of Rhineland-Palatinate. This is in the west half of Germany and relatively close of Luxembourg and Belgium. Cochem is a TINY town, destination of plenty of national tourism but rarely visited by foreigners. Even though its size, it is possible to get there by train from any nearby city (Cologne, Koblenz, even Heidelberg). Yes, the German train network is quite impressive. I discovered this little beauty thanks to a castle, abbeys, palaces and so, guide that I borrowed from a coworker (“Time to Travel…

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Running through CDG and getting a nickname – Explore Southern Africa – Day 01

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First day on the series of travel journals about the trip with Intrepid Travel to Explore Southern Africa, a Safari around South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe | Solo travel | Travel Blog

Travel Journal – Explore Southern Africa with Intrepid Travel- Day 01 After all the stress making the decision and booking everything, in no time, the day to leave had arrived. Many months of not having proper holidays had passed, and now, the day was finally there! Back then, it was Thursday and since my flight was departing at 8.30pm, I went to work. Initially, my plan was to leave work at 5pm, go home to pick up my backpack and then go to the airport. Usually, I prefer to arrive to the airport with plenty of time so, a couple…

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How to make friends while traveling solo

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Making friends while traveling or making friends on the road is always a challenge, independently on whether you travel alone or if you travel with more people. Here you have some tips on how to get started on it.| Solo Travel | Travel Tips | The Solivagant Soul

Traveling solo is one of the most fulfilling experiences you can have. You will enjoy places from a unique perspective while traveling at your own pace. In addition, you can visit specific places that may only be interesting to you. Or maybe, you will decide to go the same places that everybody else go but a specific time of the day. Independently of your style of solo traveling, going on your own sometimes comes with a small dose of loneliness. If you are very independent you may be ok. As I usually am. But, in occasions, it is nice to…

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Travel Journal: Explore Southern Africa by Intrepid Travel. Booking the trip.

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When I decided to book the trip to Explore Southern Africa with Intrepid Travel. The process was very smooth and the travel agent who assisted me was very kind. This is the first post of a series of #traveljournal s to describe my experience during this tour, from booking until I made it back home. | The Solivagant Soul | Solo Travel Blog

As a solo traveler, I usually try to organize my own trips. I like the freedom to follow my own pace and visit what is more interesting to me. That, some times does not alignt with the plans that most people would do, but it fits me perfectly. Unfortunately, also because I am a solo traveler. And specifically a female solo traveler. There are some destinations that I still have not dared doing on my own. For this situation, I decided to try, for the first time, an organized trip. I certainly did not want to feel like sheep been…

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Visit Mainau, in Germany. Straight out of a fairytale

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Visit Mainau in Germany | The Solivagant Soul

A while back, when I was traveling through Europe in an interrail trip, I visited Mainau. I do not even remember how I found this place or who recommended it to me, but it was one of the nicest places I visited during that trip. Because I wanted to share that experience with you, here you have a guide, and some tips, for whenever you decide to visit Mainau. Because you definitely should. To visit Mainau: Where is it and how to get there? Mainau is on an island in lake Konstanz or Constance. Depending on whether you mention it…

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Bizerte and the Cockroach Rex

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My story in Bizerte, Tunisia, and the Cockroach Rex - The Solivagant Soul

A few years ago, far more than I am willing to accept, I spent a summer in Tunisia. I was a student and part of an organization that was a branch of a global entity. Besides many other benefits, the one holding the highest appealing to my 20-year-old was a month of cultural exchange. Or what is the same: I would go to a country for a month while someone else would come to mine. I have previously shared with you some of the places I visited while there, while I have never before spoken of Bizerte. For example, there…

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What to do and where to go during Pride in Amsterdam

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What to do and where to go during Pride in Amsterdam - LGTB community | Pride weekend Amsterdam | The Solivagant Soul

Last year I spent my first Pride weekend in Amsterdam. It was amazing, from the Drag Queen Olympics, to the boat parade. It was all fantastic. Parties everywhere, sun, love and an amazing vibe all throughout the weekend. If you want to know more about Pride weekend, where to go and that to do, keep on reading. What is Pride week(end) in the old A’dam Although in many locations across the globe the LGTB community celebrate Pride during a weekend, Amsterdammers go a step forward and have a 10 day event going on. Let’s be honest, if Dutchies know about…

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Oman Holidays: 8 Things you should not do in Muscat, Oman

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Perfect Oman Holidays: 8 Things you should not do in Muscat, Oman - The Solivagant Soul

So, I am bringing to you now another one of the “things you should never do” series. As you know, this all started with a post on “8 things you should never do in Barcelona”, and continued with “12 things not to do in Seoul”. In this case, we are focusing on Muscat. I hope these points help you have the best Oman Holidays possible! In order to write about this location, I looked for an expert on the topic: Rahma from the Sane Adventurer! What to do In Muscat and what you should never do to have the perfect…

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Floating cabins, the best Khao Sok National Park Tours, Thailand

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Tips and tricks on how to visit the floating cabins and bungalows in Khao Sok, Thailand. The perfect location to disconnect from society and enjoy one of the oldest rainforests in the world - The Solivagant Soul

When I visited Thailand a while ago there was something I really wanted to do. That was to spend a night in these overnight cabins floating in the middle of a beautiful lake in the forest. I did not know where this was exactly, but I had to try it. After doing some research and reading most of my Lonely Planet, I found out! These were floating cabins in Khao Sok! I will tell you a bit more about these and about the best Khao Sok National Park tours! Where is Khao Sok National Park and how to get there…

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