author of the blog in Australia. Rocks and woodland are the background with blue sky and trees.

Hello! I’m Holly the writer behind the blog.

– Solo Traveller, Foodie and Sun Worshipper

My Story

I have always loved adventures and travelling. Since I was a kid its always been my ambition to see the world. My dream back then was to be a hairdresser working on the cruise ships, now its to become a full time creator and writer. 

I started exploring solo back in 2015 when my routine was a little dull and I needed something more. I chose to do a group tour of the USA because I didn’t know the first thing about planning, I was scared and I wanted to guarantee making friends. On that trip I saw 48 states in 80 days (which was NOT long enough) and my spark was ignited. 

After coming back from that trip I made the biggest mistake you can make. I went back to the same job, to the same bedroom, to the same life even though I was different. Forward on to 2017, I got my heart shattered into little tiny pieces which created a fire in my belly to run away from the small town I lived in and discover the world. I put on a backpack, brought a one way ticket and 3 nights hostel accommodation and moved to New Zealand. That was the best decision I ever made! And I haven’t stopped since! 

girl in cafe drinking hot chocolate from a homemade mug on a sofa. The painting behind her is a buddha head.
Girl standing on one leg doing the peace sign in a clear box with the wording on so it looks like she is on the front cover of vogue.
girl sitting on wall with a blue dome building behind and a big pink flower bush.
Author of the blog with backpack on her back and her front

The Goal

My mission is to help people create confidence to adventure outside their comfort zone. I want to show more people how to discover the world solo without relying on others to join them.

So I encourage you to grab a beverage and a notepad, cosy on down and start exploring my guides and backpacking tips.

Get to know me

Here are a couple of facts about myself I would like to share with you:

  • I think Mushrooms are the spawn of Satan
  • I have travelled 49 States of America (Alaska is left)
  • I feel so awkward in front of the camera I feel rigid as a board!
  • My dream is to travel the world for a living
  • I am a last minute Lucy, I always wait until the night before to do anything
  • I am an Aries which explains everything
  • My favourite place that I won’t stop talking about is Queenstown New Zealand

Happy Exploring and it is great to have you here!

girl making peace sign with Mount cook in the background. Snow capped mountain and then another mountain covered in green. With a lake with murky coloured water.