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Hi, I’m Zara. I am a UK-based travel blogger writing about solo female travel, hiking and foodie adventures on a budget! I know travel can be expensive these days, so I’m here to share all my budget travel secrets and top tips for exploring the world on a shoestring.

I have been travelling since 2014 – 12 years of amazing adventures, while working a part-time job and earning an income from this blog! I love solo travel and sharing all my top safety tips and the best destinations for solo female travellers based on my own experiences.

In a nutshell, this blog is all about helping you explore our beautiful planet on a budget, including destination and hiking guides, authentic cultural experiences beyond the tourist traps and solo female travel inspiration.

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  • A bright lime green tent is pitched on a campsite on the South Downs Way. The camping pitch is surrounded by dense shrubs and trees. A sign which says 'Wren' is pointing to the camping pitch.

    Hiking the South Downs Way in 5 Days: Itinerary and Guide

    August 7, 2026
  • Zara walks along a road in a remote mountain location with a backdrops of the Cuillin Mountains in Scotland behind her. She is carrying a skateboard and is walking while looking into the golden glow of the sunshine that is lighting up the landscape.

    14 Epic and Safe Destinations for Solo Female Travellers

    August 2, 2026
  • Zara wears a thigh length black dress standing on a rocky ledge overlooking a medieval walled town in Provence, France. It is a bright sunny day and the sky is blue and cloudless. Zara stands with her back to the camera overlooking the beautiful town of Gordes.

    5 Reasons to Travel Solo (and Why You’ll Love It Too)

    August 2, 2026
  • Zara sits on a hillside overlooking a vast valley and landscape view in Amakhala Game Reserve in South Africa. She is wearing hiking boots, hiking clothes and a safari hat while admiring the view. It's a bright, partly-cloudy day.

    Volunteering in South Africa with Amakhala Volunteers

    February 23, 2026
  • A cityscape view of Manhattan at night, taken from the Top of the Rock, the observation platform at the Rockefeller Centre in New York. The Empire State Building dominates the foreground of the photo, lit up by bright lights in the dark. Behind the Empire State Building, you can see the skyline of Downtown Manhattan.

    5 Authentically Cool Places to Eat in New York City

    January 10, 2026
  • A beautiful coastal view taken from the side of a mountain overlooking a sandy bay on Corfu. In the distance, you can see small islands scattered about in the ocean, and in the foreground, the beautiful beach of Agios Georgios.

    16 Best Things to Do in Corfu, Greece | Corfu Travel Guide

    December 28, 2025

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  • Zara sits on a rocky crag overlooking incredible rainforest and mountain views in Krabi in Thailand. This photo is taken on the Khao Ngon Nak trail, also known as the Dragon Crest Mountain hike.

    How to Plan Your First Solo Trip: A Beginner’s Guide

    August 2, 2026August 2, 2026
  • Zara walks through grassy fields on a bright, partly cloudy day in summer. The photo is framed by trees and Zara is talking on a track in the centre of the image. This walk can be found in Branscombe between the Orchard and Manor Mill.

    11 Best Things to Do in Branscombe, Devon: A Local’s Guide

    July 24, 2026July 24, 2026
  • 13 Best Things to Do in La Palma: First-Timers Travel Guide

    13 Best Things to Do in La Palma: First-Timers Travel Guide

    July 14, 2026July 15, 2026
  • A 5-Day Solo Sailing Trip in Croatia: More Sailing Review

    A 5-Day Solo Sailing Trip in Croatia: More Sailing Review

    June 21, 2026June 28, 2026
  • Malaga 3-Day Itinerary: A Food, Culture and Walking Guide

    Malaga 3-Day Itinerary: A Food, Culture and Walking Guide

    May 16, 2026May 16, 2026
  • Solo Travel Meets Marine Science in the Azores with Biosphere Expeditions

    Solo Travel Meets Marine Science in the Azores with Biosphere Expeditions

    April 26, 2026April 26, 2026
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Zara sits on a ledge overlooking the iconic Treasury in Petra, Jordan. She is wearing a turquoise scarf around her shoulders and a white shirt over beige hiking trousers and boots.

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