Author: carly-travels

  • Where Have I Traveled?

    Where Have I Traveled?

    I’ve been keeping track of my travels in a Notes app for the past few years. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s the Eras Tour, I’m writing them out here — because honestly, I’d want to know my own credentials too. Childhood Era Growing up, most of my family trips were visits to relatives, the beach, or…

  • A Female Solo Traveler’s Guide to Portland Oregon

    A Female Solo Traveler’s Guide to Portland Oregon

    This past weekend, I traveled to Portland, Oregon. For the past ten years, it has been on my travel bucket list to visit both “Portland’s” in the United States. I really can’t tell you why: was this a love for smaller cities with access to nature or did the younger version of me just giggle…

  • 7 Reasons to Solo Travel:

    7 Reasons to Solo Travel:

    When I share that I am traveling solo, reactions range from raised eyebrows to admiration to an expression of “oh gosh I could NEVER do that.” Initially, solo travel can feel intimidating or out of reach, but let me make a case in its defense:

  • Welcome to the Blog!

    Welcome to the Blog!

    Growing up, I was the person who loved to read magazines. A perfect afternoon was sitting with a stack of travel magazines, a sparkle pen, and post its. I would circle the “cool” destinations, imagining myself hiking to Machu Picchu or tanning in Bora Bora. Movies were a time where I could be transported to…