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Tag: solo female travel

State of the Holistic Self-Defense Revolution
Central America, Empowerment Self-Defense

State of the Holistic Self-Defense Revolution

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Toby 7 mins read

We are Mujeres Fuertes.

Yes, I’m Traveling Solo: Self-Defense as a Path to Freedom
Empowerment Self-Defense, Travel Advice

Yes, I’m Traveling Solo: Self-Defense as a Path to Freedom

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Toby 9 mins read

Developed over the past 50 years by female martial artists and violence prevention experts, ESD teaches a compelling mix of physical techniques and verbal strategies for deescalation and boundary setting. 

Assertive Communication for Solo Female Travelers
Adventure, Culture, Empowerment Self-Defense

Assertive Communication for Solo Female Travelers

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Toby 6 mins read

Originally published on Roofnest. How to set boundaries and utilize assertive communication tools in any culture and any situation Stories of harassment and stalking for […]

On Growing Wings & The Value of Figuring It Out for Yourself
Adventure, Central America, Travel Advice

On Growing Wings & The Value of Figuring It Out for Yourself

September 23, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 4 mins read

I have the clearest memory of asking my father for help tying my shoes. I was sitting on the bottom step of our unfinished basement—I […]

As Long As You’re Moving, You’re On Your Path.
Nomadism

As Long As You’re Moving, You’re On Your Path.

August 10, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

In this moment of deep transition, a few brief thoughts on “following our path,” and what that really means. A well-intentioned friend recently cautioned me about […]

How to Go Out Alone (& Not Hate It)
Adventure, Europe, Travel Advice

How to Go Out Alone (& Not Hate It)

July 15, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 4 mins read

It’s 2009, and I’m eighteen. Paris is home for the year. It’s a chilly night in early winter. Ten or eleven o’clock. I’ve just gotten […]

12 Ways to Move/Travel to a New City/Country Where you Don’t Know Anyone—and Totally Rock It
Adventure, Travel Advice

12 Ways to Move/Travel to a New City/Country Where you Don’t Know Anyone—and Totally Rock It

January 16, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 6 mins read

I write about venturing into the unknown often. You might say it’s my favorite theme—in life and in art. You could say it’s my greatest […]

Africa

“Don’t go to Morocco Alone.” And other Fear-mongering you should Ignore.

September 25, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 4 mins read

A rooftop terrace in Taghazout, Morocco. Me: “I’m thinking of going to Morocco.” Everyone: “Awesome! Just don’t go alone.” As you may have guessed, I […]

Europe, Travel Advice

Strangers on a Train

October 26, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 4 mins read

“We’re on our way to bible study,” says my friend. (He likes to make up stories, but let’s get real, who doesn’t?) It’s 10:00 pm, […]

Africa

The Invisibility Wish

June 26, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

Living here, I find I cycle between feeling very comfortable and, dare I say it, assimilated (as much as such a thing is possible), and […]

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