October 2024 - Moxie Trail

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Solo Travel

Going to a Cafe Alone in a New City: The Quiet Skill That Improves Every Trip

Sitting alone at a cafe in a new city is a small skill that pays compounding returns. How to pick the cafe, what to order, how to position yourself, and why this single habit shapes a trip more than any tour or museum.

Sofia Almeida 30 October 2024 7 min read

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Solo Travel

Bus Stations at Midnight: A Field Guide for Women Traveling Alone

Practical guidance for the late-night bus station moment, drawn from a decade of overnight inter-city buses across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Balkans.

Sofia Almeida 14 October 2024 7 min read

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Adventure Travel

Wilderness First Aid: The Course That Pays Back on Every Trip

A weekend wilderness first aid course is one of the highest-leverage investments any outdoor traveler can make. What the course covers, what it does not, and why it changes how you think about risk.

Maya Calderon 5 October 2024 6 min read