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About One Girl Wandering

Hey there! I’m Lindsay, the One Girl Wandering, and I’m happy you’re visiting my blog and following along with my adventures. I’m passionate about solo travel, trip planning, and sharing all the travel tips I know with you. I’ve wanted to travel the world for as long as I can remember but for the longest time was overwhelmed and confused about how to do it. I hope I can encourage and educate other women on how to take their travel dreams into reality!

Alaska Marine Highway. Come with me as I take the Alaska Marine Highway. Come with me as I take the Alaska Ferry from Ketchikan to Juneau! #alaskalife #alaska #alaskalove #alaskacruise #alaskaadventure #alaskaadventures #alaskasummer #alaskabound #travelalaska #explorealaska #sharingalaska #ilovealaska #alaskatravel #visitalaska #alaskanadventure #youneedalaska #southeastalaska #heralaskalife #alaskansummer #alaskamarinehighway
⁣"Happiness is only real when shared"⠀ ⠀ Tha ⁣"Happiness is only real when shared"⠀ ⠀ That's an actual message I received this week when I posted some solo travel motivation on my stories. ⠀ ⠀ First let's look at this source of this quote. It's attributed to Christopher McCandless wrote this just before starving to death in the Alaskan wilderness. He was just 24 years old. Hell of a quote to send a solo traveler who was just in Alaska.⠀ ⠀ Here is why solo travel makes me happy:⠀ 💫I get to do what I want, when I want, and do things that are just for myself. There's no checking in on someone or making sure someone else is having a good time, I only have to manage myself.⠀ 💫I get to push myself and break down my comfort zone. I have to rely on myself and my skills, I don't have someone else that I can pass off a difficult task to. It's up to me to accomplish things and this reminds me of how strong and capable I am.⠀ 💫I get to push past fears and anxiety that I have, mostly about being alone, talking to new people, and sitting with my own thoughts.⠀ 💫I'm open to new experiences and new people. There's something about being solo that lets you strike up a conversation with a local or a fellow traveler. I feel so much more present and open when I travel solo.⠀ 💫I get to make memories that are just for me. There are moments in my life from when I'm travelling solo that only I have, they are like precious gems in my memory of things like sitting in solitude on a mountain top and watching a sunrise.⠀ ⠀ There are many roads to happiness, and everyone has their own way of finding it. The happiness that comes from traveling with others is different from the happiness that I find in solo travel. Both are valid and important.⠀ ⠀ ✨I would love to hear your thoughts on this quote in the comments.
⁣It has been a while since I've done an introduc ⁣It has been a while since I've done an introduction... ⠀ ⠀ Hey there friends, I'm Lindsay and I want you to travel more. I'm here to show you exactly how I travel - which means I'm giving you the best tips, itineraries, and advice so you can maximize your vacation time and budget. I'm also a huge advocate for solo travel, it changed my life and I bet it can change yours too. I answer all messages sent to me so feel free to slide into my DMs - I'm here to help you!⠀ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟⠀ FAQ:⠀ 💫How long have you been blogging? Close to three years now. Link in my bio if you want to check it out.⠀ 💫Are you married? Yes! My husband's name is Taha and we will be celebrating 8 years of marriage soon.⠀ 💫Do you blog full-time? Yup! This has been my full-time job for almost a year.⠀ 💫Where do you live? Austin, TX, the best city!⠀ 💫What are your tips for saving money when you travel? I'll give you three - Plan out your budget and research in advance so you aren't surprised by unexpected costs. Don't buy plane tickets at full price. And finally, I never spend a dollar without getting something in return whether that's miles, points, or Starbucks stars (I've got a course on how to master the basics of travel hacks, link for the waitlist is in my bio).⠀ 💫Who takes your photos when you travel solo? I use a tripod and occasionally I work with a local photographer - I always credit my photographer in this case.⠀ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟⠀ Most importantly, I want to hear from you! Where are wanting to travel to next?
⁣THE APPS I USE FOR TRAVEL⠀ ⠀ The specific o ⁣THE APPS I USE FOR TRAVEL⠀ ⠀ The specific ones:⠀ ✅Google Translate - Download the language you need so it's available offline⠀ ✅@GoogleMaps - Download an offline map of your destination before you leave⠀ ✅Sun Seeker - It's a great reference for sun rise and set times⠀ ✅@ExpressVPN - This helps me access US websites that may block foreign traffic⠀ ✅@AllTrails - Download the offline hiking maps you plan on using prior to your trip⠀ ✅@PriorityPass - I'm a member of their program so this gives me details about airport lounges I will have access to. Also, check out @LoungeBuddy if you are looking to purchase lounge access⠀ ⠀ The non-specific ones:⠀ ✅Airline app - I download the app for the airline I am flying.⠀ ✅Rideshare - Not everyone uses Uber and Lyft, find out the preferred rideshare app of your destination⠀ ✅Public Transit - Most places have an app for their public transit system that will allow you to keep track of tickets, timetables, and routes⠀ ✅Financial - I keep my bank and credit card's apps on my phone for easy access⠀ ✅Guides - A lot of museums or points of interest have apps that make your visit more enjoyable and informative⠀ ✅Hotel/Accommodation - Pretty much every major hotel brand and vacation rental company has an app, you'll want to have the one you are staying with on your phone⠀ ✅Currency Converter - I use this to keep track of the exchange rate, this is especially helpful if the country you are in accepts multiple currencies or if you are price checking at a store⠀ ⠀ BONUS: I always make sure that I set up these apps at home before I go on my trip where I know I have reliable internet and access to recieve texts or calls in case that is required for creating an account.⠀ ⠀ What are the apps you can't live without when you travel?
Happy Wednesday! Here's a fresh coconut to get you Happy Wednesday! Here's a fresh coconut to get you through the rest of your week.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In Costa Rica you can find fresh coconuts being sold all over, from the side of the road to on the beach. Just look for "Pipa Fria."⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ They will cost you between $1-$2 and will come with the experience of seeing the coconut cleaned up and sliced open right in front of you. Don't forget to scrape down the inside and eat the coconut meat.⁣⁣ ⁣ Who needs a pipa fria on a hot summer day?🙋🏼‍♀️⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ . ⁣⁣ #costarica #costaricacool #costaricapuravida #thisiscostarica #visitcostarica #costaricatravel #discovercostarica #puravidacostarica #costaricabeach #ilovecostarica #travelmore #traveldeeper #exploretheworld #darlingescape #iamtraveler #girlsabroad #travelpassport #justtravel #livetotravel #coconuts #beachview #beachgram #beachvacay #beachvacation #beachwalks #beachready #lifeisbetteratthebeach #beachtrip #beachresort #beachfood
⁣I'm looking forward to my trip and here's what ⁣I'm looking forward to my trip and here's what I'm doing to get ready:⠀ ⠀ 👚 Pulling clothing from my closet and laying it out, do I have everything I need? Do I have too much?⠀ 🧺 Doing laundry. Bleh.⠀ 💊 Checking my medications. Not only do I check that I have what I need but I also check the laws of the place I'm going to - is it legal to bring my prescriptions? Do I need documentation from my doctor?⠀ 🧹 Cleaning up my house, I don't like getting back from a trip and having to deal with a messy house, this includes the fridge - most certainly don't want to come home to a science experiment growing in the veggie drawer!⠀ 🛍 All the last minute errands and shopping I need to get done.⠀ 📱 Downloading apps specific to the place I'm visiting - transportation, language, any guides, etc. I'm also making sure that electronics I'm taking have their software updates.⠀ 📸Pulling and packing all my content creation tools, charging camera batteries, and clearing SD cards.⠀ 🖨Printing off hard copy backups of reservations, directions, tickets, etc. in case my phone runs out of battery or worse, goes MIA.⠀ ⠀ 🤔 Is there anything I'm missing?
⁣📸How I plan out my content creation on trips ⁣📸How I plan out my content creation on trips📸⠀ ⠀ ✨INSPIRATION✨⠀ -Saving photos and video on IG and Tiktok⠀ -Pinning ideas to secret pinterest boards⠀ ⠀ 🤓PLANNING🤓⠀ -Map out spots I'll be at during my trip, I'll check out street view photos and photo sphere. I note dates on these images.⠀ -Look at the geolocation on IG, specifically looking for non-influencer photos.⠀ -Check the Sunsetter app for sun position for outdoor locations.⠀ -Check Google Maps to see when the "popular" times are so I can avoid them.⠀ -Sometimes I'll even reach out to someone who has been there recently to ask questions.⠀ ⠀ 🛍SHOPPING🛍⠀ -I plan out my outfits, first seeing if I have something in my closet already before I head to store.⠀ (Check out my stories today where I'll be talking about how what I wear on trips has changed dramatically because of content creation)⠀ -I look for items that will make me stand out in photos, reference the color wheel a lot!⠀ -I also look for things that I comfortable because I'm usually in an outfit for longer than the photo.⠀ ⠀ 💃🏼PRACTICE 💃🏼⠀ -If I have a specific pose or outfit in mind I will actually take practice shots at home.⠀ -This also helps me cut down on time while I'm at a location because I know how to get the shot I want.⠀ -This also helps let me know if I can actually get the shot solo or if I'm going to need help and what equipment I should bring with me.⠀ ⠀ 😁PUT IT ALL TOGETHER😁⠀ -On my itinerary I'll add my notes about all the things I have researched about a location, screenshots of my inspiration, and a list of what I need to capture while I'm there.⠀ ⠀ And there you have it, all the planning that goes into content creation for a trip. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments.
⁣⬇Here is the BEST credit card for travel ⬇⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ If only it was that easy! ⠀ ⠀ There are tons of fabulous cards out there that can help you travel for free or near-free and get you some fun perks like lounge access or Global Entry reimbursement. But there is no one best card because how you use your card is different from how I use mine!⠀ ⠀ When you are picking a travel credit card you are going to need to take into consideration a few factors:⠀ 💳What is your travel style?⠀ 💳What are your goals for having a travel credit card?⠀ 💳What are your spending habits?⠀ 💳Are you going to actually use the perks the card offers?⠀ ⠀ You need to have a game plan of how you are going to use your card and if it's actually going to benefit you long after the sparkles of sweet sign up bonus have faded and that annual fee hits your account.⠀ ⠀ For the next 24 hours, I'll take your travel credit card questions in the comments!
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