Before going on my first solo cruise, I perused several different travel blogs and watched countless YouTube videos. Each of them touted some variation of “10 Unusual Things to Pack for your Cruise” or “5 Must Have Cruise Items Everyone Forgets”. Being the sucker I am, I was swayed by several of their arguments and […]
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Misadventures of Dr. K – Cruise Ship Tipping Trauma
Although I frequently travel solo, I still get plenty of anxiety thinking about new situations. This is especially true for scenarios where I have limited control, like on a cruise ship. In 2024, I made it a goal to test the cruise waters. I landed on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas out of […]
Budget Breakdown: Cost of a 4 Day Bahamas Cruise
I decided 2024 was going to be the year of the cruise, and started looking for options in December 2023. I hoped to travel early in 2024, but as I started researching I realized it is generally advised to book your cruises as far in advance as possible for the best deals. Here I was […]
Charting new courses: Solo travel goals for 2024
Every year I make goals for myself – personal, professional, and financial. I have spreadsheets where I track my progress and check in with myself monthly to evaluate how I am progressing on my goals (NERD ALERT!). One goal category I’ve had for many years is around becoming a more confident and independent solo traveler, […]