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How does solo travel make you feel? ⁣ ⁣ 🚶🏼‍♀️To be honest, I never really pictured myself as a solo traveler, and advocating for young people to get out there and try it, but thats where I ended up! ⁣ ⁣ 🧒🏻 Starting out as a painfully shy kid, who turned into a painfully introverted adult, I always had a hard time making friends.⁣ I used to think I would never travel anywhere because no one would go with me. ⁣ 🌍 Until one day I had enough ✋🏻 the looming thought of growing old never having seen the world was enough to shock me into saying “F*** it im buying a ticket”.⁣ And so began this crazy journey 😜 ⁣ ⁣ ~ Have you ever traveled alone? ⁣ ~ How did you get into it? ⁣ ~ And what do you find to be the hardest part? . . . . . . . #natgeotravel #bixbybridge #californiaadventure #calicoast #calivibes #travellight #sustainabletravel #solotravelling #solotraveller #solofemaletraveler #ig_california #ig_usa #mapcameratravel #travelinsider #beyondtheguidebook #womenwhowanderco #huffposttravel #femmetravel #traveldeeper #personalgrowth #trustyourjourney #exploretheearth #backpackwithme #borntotravel #shetravelz #adventureisoutthere #adventuregirls #womenwhotravel
California dreaming ☁️💕⁣ Nothing beats the crashing waves, cool breeze and beautiful trails, dont you think? . . . . . . . #california #coastal #lovecalifornia #usaroadtrip #solotravel #solotravelgirl #adventurenthusiast #hikemoreworryless #hikecalifornia #sustainabletravel #wanderwoman #explorewithme #travellingourplanet #femmetravel #passionpassport #solobackpacking #solotrip #travelsolo #borntotravel #traveldeeper #travelinspo #beautifuldestinations #beautifulplacesonearth #mytinyatlas #travelwithme #backpackewithme #trustyourjourney
🌈 ⭐️ Did you know?⁣ ⁣ The Golden Gate Bridge is painted “international orange” 🧡⁣ Some other proposed colours were: aluminum, carbon grey, black and black/yellow. ⁣ Can you imagine? 😬 . . . . . . . #sanfrancisco #goldengatebridge #goldengatepark #beachvibes #travelusa🇺🇸 #californiatravel #travelwithmeaning #sustainabletravel #backpackwithme #femmetravel #solotraveler #solotravelgirl #advancedselfie #backpackerlife #getlostnow #travelphotography #travelblogger #iamtb #travelinspo #beautifuldestinations #travelon #roaminglovetravel #gltlove #shotoniphone #passportexpress #offthebeatenpath #offthebeatentrack
Dreaming of the beach today 💕☁️ . . . . . . . #sanfrancisco #goldengatebridge #ig_california #ig_usa #travelwithme #backpackwithme #solotravel #solofemaletraveler #sustainabletravel #exploretheearth #beachvibes #travellingourplanet #passportexpress #adventuregirls #shetravelz #travelon #roamtravel #gltlove #borntotravel #tkkusa #huffposttravel #traveldeeper #wonderfuldestinations #travelourplanet #femmetravels
One of the best hidden gems in San Francisco 💎 ⁣ ⁣ 🏖 When I travel I always find myself needing a break from the city, and in SF Marshall’s beach is the best place to do that.⁣ ⁣ 🌁 Accessible from an obscure trail in the Golden Gate Bridge/Presidio area its THE best spot to catch an up close glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge! This beach isn't usually crowded I saw 4 people there when I went! ⁣ . . . . . . #sanfrancisco #travelgirl #solotravels #goldengatebridge #marshallsbeach #sustainabletravel #hiddengems #offthebeatentrack #beachescape #beachday #girlstravelsolo #advancedselfie #backpackwithme #traveltagged #traveltip #travel101 #iamtb #travelbloggerslife #travelgram #backpacker_pics
Hey guys! ⁣ ⁣ I tried to think of a caption today and really I got nothin 🤷🏻‍♀️⁣ ⁣ Tell me what you're up to this weekend? . . . . . . . #yosemite #yosemitefalls #waterfallwednesday #advancedselfie #girlswhotravelsolo #solotravelgirl #solotravelers #hikergirl #hikergirls #hikemore #wildernessculture #beautifulnature #ig_california #ig_usa #usaroadtrip #nationalparks #exploreusa #sustainabletravel #femaletraveler #girlsgosolo #mytinyatlas #travelwithme #travelwithmeaning #girlswhohike
🏔 Have you ever swam at the bottom of a waterfall?⁣ ⁣ As I hiked the Lower Yosemite trail we spotted hikers that were scaling the rocks towards the falls itself! I was a little bit hesitant to try but eventually gave in to my curiosity.⁣ 20 minutes later i found myself a the bottom of ⁣Lower Yosemite falls. ⁣ ⁣ It was breathtaking to be at the base of such a powerful waterfall, feeling the mist on my face was refreshing! I watched as a two guys approached, promptly took their gear off and jumped in the damn water! 🏊🏻‍♂️ ⁣ ⁣ I tested the water only to find that it was ICE cold. And I'm from 🇨🇦 so thats saying a lot. ⁣ After the guys got their photos I handed off my camera, took a deep breath, a short prayer and waded in. ⁣ 🥶 I took an immediate shock as i dived in head first and swam like hell towards the little rock. When i pulled myself up I proudly looked at my photographer like a child with an A+ paper! As i turned around to sit I saw a rainbow that had formed from the mist, a small ray of colours the falls created just for me 🌈 ⁣ (OK not just me, but only the brave swimmers would be able to see it)⁣ ⁣ SO TELL ME: would you give it a go? 🚫🚫🚫🚫 DISCLAIMER: ⁣ (I have to put this because id feel like shit if I didn’t)⁣ ⁣ THIS IS DANGEROUS. Dont attempt if you have kids, are elderly, have mobility issues or are new to hiking and the outdoors. Granite is slippery when wet or dry and getting here is tricky! Dont swim if you aren't a strong swimmer! . . . . . . . . . . #yosemite #hikergirls #girlswhohike #adventuregirls #wildernessculture #usaroadtrip #hikeusa #hikecalifornia #waterfallwednesday #travelcalifornia #travelgirls #adventureiswaiting #getoutside #hikemore #hikemoreworryless #natureescape #solotravels #solofemaletravelers #sheisnotlost #mytinyatlas
🏔 This is my last week of Yosemite pictures! ⁣ ⁣ I saved my favourite spot for last 🤫⁣ The first trail we hit was Lower Yosemite, which is famous for its waterfall view. ⁣ ⁣ We noticed some people in the distance climbing on the rocks and decided to head up there. The flow of the falls was very low so the rocks were dry. This was one of the views, closer to the waterfall! ⁣ ⁣ I wouldn’t recommend young children, inexperienced hikers, elderly people or people with mobility issues try and climb these rocks though, because lots of areas were tricky to maneuver. 🚫⁣ ⁣ Watch out tomorrow when I post one of the craziest things I've probably ever done 😂⁣ Thinking of it still gives me chills 🥶 . . . . . . . . #hikewithme #hikergirls #wildernessculture #waterfalls #yosemite #yosemitefalls #loweryosemitefalls #ig_california #ig_usa #solotravelling #solotraveller #solofemaletravelers #solohiker #usaroadtrip #sustainabletravel #traveltheworld #mytinyatlas #advancedselfie #girlswhotravel #travelblogger #iamtb
⭐️ Have you ever heard of Leave No Trace?⁣ ⁣ 🚫 Leave No Trace was created in the 60’s because of an increase in trail activity. ⁣ 🥾 If trail activity was rising back THEN imagine what it is now, not just from hikers but there’s been a huge increase of completely inexperienced and unprepared people hitting the trails “for the gram”.⁣ ⁣ ❗️Thats why its so important to keep the 7 principles of LNT in mind! And its so easy, anyone can do it! Here they are:⁣ ⁣ 1) Plan ahead and prepare⁣ 🎒 AKA (pack in only what you need and take it ALL back out)⁣ 2) Camp on durable surfaces⁣ 🌿 Dont camp or tread on delicate wildlife! Stay on the trail⁣ 3) Dispose of waste properly⁣ 🗑 Again, take out your garbage!⁣ 4) Leave what you find⁣ 🌸 Dont go picking all the flowers!⁣ 5) Minimize campfire impacts⁣ 🔥 Know how to set up and put out a campfire, dont cut down fresh trees, find fallen wood⁣ 6) Respect wildlife⁣ 🐻 Dont get close to or feed wildlife, bring binoculars instead 👌🏻⁣ 7) Be considerate of others⁣ 🚶🏼‍♀️Walk behind slower people until it’s appropriate to pass & move over if there is a faster person behind you.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⭐️ That is all. . . . . . . . #yosemite #yosemitefalls #loweryosemitefalls #hikecalifornia #hikergirl #hikergirls #solohiker #wildernessculture #getoutdoors #leavenotrash #sustainabletravel #ecotravel #ig_california #ig_usa #usaroadtrip #solotraveller #shegoessolo #solotravelgirl #ecofriendly #protecttheearth #forestvibes #waterfallwednesday #advancedselfie

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Thank’s for stopping by my blog, I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures! I love to write about solo, budget and sustainable travel! I also have a soft spot for finding hidden gems when I travel ;)

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– Amanda

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