Solo Travel

Hi, Welcome to my solo travel page. Here you’ll find my musings on the endless benefits of solo travel as well in-depth answers to common questions.

Featured Post:

  • Introducing the best computers for working remotely
    As a slow-traveling cat, I take great pride in my job. Defending our living space from pests, inspecting all cabinets and drains, and monitoring the local bird population are all vital to the lifestyle of a digital nomad. My human travel companion, however, has a different kind of job. She is in charge of paying the bills and, in order to do that, she uses something called a computer. When determining the best computers for working remotely, there are a few factors to consider. 
  • What you need to know for solo travel in Alaska
    It’s a well-known fact that cats prefer solo travel. And what better place for a cat to get their paws wet than in the great state of Alaska? With its stunning scenery and endless opportunities for adventure, Alaska is the perfect place for your next solo adventure. Whether you are looking for a peaceful communion with nature, to scale a wall of ice, or, to get up close and personal with a Kodiak grizzly, Alaska has something for all slow traveling cats!
  • Introducing the best bank for digital nomads in 2023
    All cats are afflicted with an inherent motivation to expand their territory. And, there is no better way to get your paws on unclaimed ground, than by living a nomadic lifestyle. Aside from exploring and claiming new territory, my unique lifestyle definitely has its perks! The downside, however, is that it can sometimes feel like the most simple tasks are ten times more difficult. Take banking, for example, finding the best bank for digital nomads can be a challenge. 
  • 40 traveling solo quotes from powerful women that will make you think
    Are your paws itching for a solo adventure? Whether you are an experienced traveling cat or just getting started, we all need a little motivation to pounce on our next opportunity. No matter your situation, these 40 traveling solo quotes from powerful women will ease your brain by putting words to a truly indescribable experience.
  • Digital nomad housing – how to get started now
    Cats are the original “work from home” species. Our jobs of monitoring pests, keeping the couch warm and rescuing stray hair ties are best performed in the home. Only recently, however, have our human companions started to enjoy the benefits of working from home. And one of the greatest benefits of a work from home lifestyle is the opportunity to travel fulltime. While living as a digital nomad may seem like an extreme lifestyle, securing digital nomad housing is actually easier than you think! Read on to learn about your best options for finding a home away from home.
  • The Art of Slow Traveling – the truth about life on the road
    As more and more of our human companions have access to telecommuting jobs, the dream of becoming a slow-traveling cat is increasingly accessible. But what is it really like to carry all of your toys around in a suitcase? What happens when the world becomes your home?
  • The ultimate digital nomad packing list – downsizing to a better life
    Cats are well-renowned experts when it comes to packing. We like to watch our human’s every move and occasionally climb into the suitcase to protest certain decisions. In fact, as a slow-traveling cat, nothing excites me more than the sight of an empty suitcase! Over the years me and my human companion have learned a thing or two about packing for long-term travel. Read on to learn how to design your personalized digital nomad packing list. 
  • How to see the world without quitting your job: lessons from slow traveling while working remotely
    If anyone knows how to have it all, it’s a house cat. Like most cats, I am afflicted with an endless sense of curiosity that requires me to constantly seek new experiences. At the same time, however, I crave security and predictability. When my human made the decision to travel while working remotely for her full-time job, I could not stop purring. 
  • How to get mail while traveling – what you need to know
    While all cats are inherently wild at heart, we are also used to having our own territory. In fact, when planning a nomadic lifestyle with my human companion, it took months to wrap my head around the idea of not having a permanent home. My brain incessantly wandered amongst the big philosophical questions like what do I do with my cat toys, how to make new friends, maintenance of my strict diet, and so forth. However, as a middle-aged cat who manages multiple business affairs, I worried most about how to get my mail while traveling. 
  • Traveling Alone for the First Time: Avoid these easy mistakes
    Traveling alone for the first time can feel quite daunting, even for us cats. The uncertainty of what lies ahead both piques our inherent curiosity and frightens our delicate souls. In fact, it took me quite some time before I was ready to forge ahead into the great unknown. However, once I set my paws on unfamiliar ground, I was hooked. Read on for tips and advice on traveling alone for the first time.