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.…

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…