Annapurna Base Camp reflected in a mirror-still lake at dawn, Nepal

Solo female traveller · Sports · Remote life

Count to 5.
Then just go.

I'm Anca. I travel solo, chase mountains and coastlines, work remotely, and write honest stories about what it really takes to build a life on the move.

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Travel. Move. Discover.

This is a space for solo trips, outdoor sports, remote job tips, and the stories that happen in between. No filter. Real adventures.

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Golden sunset over Phu Quoc beach, Vietnam, palm fronds silhouetted against the glowing sky

Southeast Asia

How I Spent 3 Weeks in Vietnam on a Remote Work Budget

Cafés with fast Wi-Fi, $5 phở, and the best sunrise I've ever seen. Here's what it actually costs.

May 2025 · 8 min read

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Panoramic view of Sibiu old town with its terracotta rooftops and church tower, Transylvania, Romania

Solo Female Travel

The Real Talk on Travelling Alone as a Woman in Eastern Europe

What people warned me about and what actually happened. Spoiler: I was fine. Here's why.

March 2025 · 10 min read

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Anca standing at Saua Retezat summit marker at 2251 metres in the Romanian Carpathians

Sports & Adventure

Hiking the Fagaras Ridge: A Weekend That Tested Everything

Rain, fog, one wrong turn, and the most rewarding summit of my life. What I packed and what I wish I had.

January 2025 · 12 min read

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Anca cycling alone on a rain-soaked road in Alba-Iulia, Romania with a full rainbow arching overhead

Solo Female Travel

Travelling Alone Is
the Best Decision I Made

No waiting for others. No compromising on the weird detour you actually want to take. Solo travel taught me more about myself than any relationship, therapy session, or career move ever did.

Here you'll find safety tips, packing lists, destination guides, and the honest conversations that solo female travel deserves.

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Destinations

Where I've Been

Sibiu old town viewed from above, terracotta rooftops stretching to the snow-capped Carpathians, Romania
Romania
12 stories
Tropical sunset on Phu Quoc island beach, Vietnam, with silhouetted palm fronds and golden ocean light
Vietnam
8 stories
Wildflower-lined hiking trail on Madeira with sweeping cloud-sea views below the volcanic peaks
Portugal
6 stories
Snow-capped Dolomite peaks above Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Italy
4 stories
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My Book

Count to 5 and Go

A personal account of what happens when you stop overthinking and start moving. Stories from the road, lessons from strangers, and everything that made me who I am today.

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