Intrepid trip

Full disclosure: the Okavango Delta in Botswana was my #2 fear on my Cape Town to Zanzibar trip through Southern Africa.

I realized we were all on an adventure together, and even if I had a slight handicap, nothing was going to ruin the spectacular sail through these islands.

Ten years and seven Intrepid trips later, I consider that first solo adventure one of the best decisions I ever made.

South Africa’s Garden Route – from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth – encompasses everything from white-sand beaches to mountain passes to endless vineyards.

By the end of the Best of Turkey tour I was broke and owned more Turkish towels than clothing, but I’d experienced a country so comforting to a solo female …

One of the greatest perks of group travel is having ready-made friends to explore and do activities with, which – for me – is a lot more enjoyable than traveling solo.