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

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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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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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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