solo female travel

After several extended trips in South East Asia on my own, I share some of my top tips for other women considering heading to the region alone.

The secret is out. Iran might be one of the most rewarding destinations for adventure travellers.

The image of the headscarf is one of the most pervasive of women in Iran. The thickest and longest scarf I own is about to get an unseasonable turn as my main fashion accessory for a week.

“I had some doubts, mainly about travelling with a bunch of strangers for ten days. But I decided to take a chance and book it. I not only survived, but I loved it!”

Jordan is home to a Mars-esque red desert, warm seas and some of the most hospitable people I’ve ever met.

Israel and the Palestinian Territories may be a complicated place, but it’s also one of the friendliest, safest and most fun destinations I’ve ever been.