It's really not that dangerous, I promise! Prior to leaving for a 5-month semester in Monterrey, Mexico, people thought I was crazy. "Mexico is so dangerous", "They'll kidnap you", "Don't go out by yourself", "Don't walk alone when it's dark", "Don't go to Chiapas, it's dangerous", "Don't go to Mexico DF, you'll get mugged" and the list goes on and on and on. And of course, I still went to Mexico. Not only ...

Although most of us are bound to travel with a friend or friends, there are a few reasons why you should consider traveling alone at least once in your life! No Compromising Necessary You can do whatever you want, when you want and where you want! You don't have to compromise with your friend's wishes. If you get fed up of being in a city, you can simply head towards the next city. You can pick and choose w ...

For the last two years, I’ve been talking about going on my solo backpacking trip to Brazil. After falling in love with Argentina a few years ago, I am now ready to fall deeply in love with Brazil.  I was initially supposed to pack my backpack and leave last December but then the recession hit North America and I was jobless. One year later and with much excitement, I’m finally getting ready for my solo 3-w ...