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Is it Safe to Hike the Camino de Santiago as a Solo Female? Everything You Need to Know
When I decided to hike the Camino de Santiago, I was just getting out of a 6-year relationship, so it had been a long time since I had traveled solo. And as much as I love hiking, I never hike alone, at least in the U.S., where it doesn’t feel safe to go solo. So…
Hey there! I’m Mikala.
There’s always been something about international travel for me that’s filled my heart like nothing else. In 2022 my world fell apart following a broken engagement, and I picked myself up again by chasing more travel experiences.
If you’re here because your heart is calling you to new places, you’re healing from heartbreak, or you’re looking for an unconventional life that allows you to prioritize travel, then you’re in the right place.
Get Outside + Sip Some Wine at These D.C. Area Vineyards
I’ve never been to vineyards on the West Coast, but say that Loudoun County, Virginia outside of D.C. has the closest growing conditions to Napa Valley. The county has 40 vineyards, and there are certainly more in surrounding areas and the rest of the state. Here’s my take on some of the vineyards closest to…
Harpers Ferry: The Perfect D.C. Escape
The small town of Harpers Ferry sits nestled at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and between some small mountains. Located on the edge of West Virginia, the town is the perfect escape from D.C.
6 Dessert Spots in Sevilla
While studying abroad in Sevilla, Spain for a semester in college, I lived with a host family, which meant I ate all my meals with them and didn’t eat much food around the city. That being said, I didn’t let that keep me back from indulging my sweet tooth, and Sevilla has so many good…