Valerie Orton is on a year-long “Golden Gap Year,” travelling the world and embracing new adventures. After years in executive leadership and resilience coaching, she decided to swap the boardrooms for bushlands, cityscapes, and far-flung destinations. Here, she shares her first safari experience in Botswana, Africa. In all, Valerie was in Africa for four weeks.…

There is a moment on every woman’s first solo adventure when something inside her shifts. It might arrive quietly, like the soft glow of sunrise spilling across a balcony in Cambodia. Or it might strike with full force as you step off a plane into a city where no one knows your name. Somewhere between…

Travelling alone as a woman can be both exhilarating and daunting. Sure, you feel a mix of excitement and apprehension when embarking on solo journeys. It’s perfectly normal to worry about safety and the unknown. But what we get from taking the plunge is an intoxicating mix of personal growth, freedom, and perspective that often…