Cartagena, Columbia is a beautiful city that you can easily get swept away in because there is so much to see. Because it has become such a tourist location there are many ways you can go about seeing everything- walking tours, horse and carriage tours, boat trips, or some combination of all of those.

The number one question I’ve gotten is “how do you do it on your own?” and that was the primary reason for starting this blog. Doing it on my own in the last five years, I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks that might make the idea of traveling solo a little less scary for a woman that may want to venture out on her own.

A “staycation” is different from a vacation in that you remain in your home city or somewhere nearby that is usually accessed within a day or even better, a couple hours. Here’s why you might consider planning one.

Travel was and still is of major concern, namely travel that involved time in the airport or stations that are typically characterized by crowds of people in close quarters. Although travel for leisure, especially internationally, is still not highly recommended, it is still very possible to do so in a way that minimizes risk and allows for social distancing and health safety.

When I set the goal to travel it was always with the intent of doing it alone, but initially it was not about mindfulness. Because I’m introverted, I have always preferred and prioritized alone time, so when I first traveled alone as an adult, naturally it felt more instinctive and comfortable for me. As my passion grew for traveling, I also realized that each time, I discover more about myself than I knew before.