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I’m Holly

Your go-to girl for all things solo travel

Hey everyone. I’m the adventurer behind “Little One Explores”. For the past 10 years, I have been a slow travel nomad, working seasonal tourism jobs to fund my travels. I have lived in four different countries: the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. I have wandered through 49 states of America, and I believe I am on country number 18. My travels inspired me to create this blog to help others take the plunge and experience the magic of solo travel.

I share budget-friendly guides, hostel recommendations, working holiday info, travel tips, and more.

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How it all started

The travel bug bit me early. At 10, I dreamt of being a cruise ship hairdresser, seeing the world from the open deck. Fast forward to my twenties, and life took a different route. No hairdressing scissors or cruise ships, but still a decade of adventure. Heartbreak at 20 pushed me to book my first trip. I waited until 21 and then did 48 states in 80 days with Trek America. This was the spark I needed to continue. I then booked a one way ticket to New Zealand and just kept moving. Little One Explores began as a diary of my New Zealand travels, but today it’s a resource to empower others to take the leap and discover the magic of solo adventures.

Forget baby steps – my mission is to catapult you OUT of your comfort zone and STRAIGHT onto that plane.

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Get to know me: Quick Fire Questions

New Zealand. It was my first home away from home and Queenstown has a special place in my heart.

Malibu and coke. It is like a holiday in a glass!

I do love both, But I would rather be on a hike because I know there is an epic view waiting for me at the top.

Unfortunately not. I did GCSE French but I can not remember much and I have been trying to learn Spanish for years.

I am an Aries.

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