Tag: Solo

Here are some of the most successful indie games developed by a single person: 1. Stardew Valley — Developed by Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) and released in 2016. It’s a farming simulation game where players can also fish, explore, and build relationships. Stardew Valley has sold over 2...

This has been a relaxing summer. Back in June, I decided to take a break from blogging after 77 weeks in a row of publishing a new article every Wednesday. I took some time off to recharge, spend time with my kids, and work on some projects I simply haven’t had the time to do because of all th...

Hello, folks out there, Hope everyone is fine and safe with family in this pandemic situation of COVID-19. As it’s my debut in writing the blog so I’m a bit nervous and excited too about how I’ll elaborate my experience of the first-ever solo trip. But I can guarantee that...

Embarking on a solo journey is an extraordinary opportunity to discover oneself, embrace independence, and create unforgettable memories. At Afeef Getaway, we believe in crafting experiences that ignite your sense of adventure. In this blog, we will explore the joys and benefits of solo travel, insp...

I recently took a two-week vacation to Madrid and Sicily; the first 6 nights being in a hostel in Madrid. Originally, I had booked an apartment there, but I (thankfully) did a quick review of my accommodation choice a few weeks prior. The reviews by other travelers that had posted since the time ...

Have you ever seen those popular TikTok videos where wives talk about how they can just relax and enjoy when they are with their husbands? Well, that’s exactly how my life has been for the past 4 months since moving to Melbourne. My husband has been incredibly supportive, taking care of ...

It is March 2022, and I am sitting at a tiny table in a typical Parisian bistro all on my own, surrounded by chattering locals. I have been here for a blissful hour already, ordering my food in terrible French and burying my nose in a book between courses. As my dessert arrives in the form of a wait...

In the first week of November 2022, I decided to make a trip to the island of Taiwan. It’s been almost three years since I’ve traveled since the pandemic commenced, so I was exuberant to just get the f*ck out of Hong Kong. Initially, I wanted to head to Taiwan to visit and train with ...

If you’re traveling solo to Tokyo, then trying some of the incredible Japanese food the city has to offer should be high on your list of things to do! Whilst dining alone may seem a little intimidating for some people, in Tokyo, it’s easy to find different kinds of restaurants where dini...

The first piece that I ever wrote for Globetrotters was a memoir about my first solo travel experience. In it, I described the events that led me to travel to a country I’d never been to before on my own. I wish I could say it was something that I did by choice, bravely and without anxiety, bu...

I hike alone in the dark. In the wild places. I’m neither reckless nor fearless. I’m chasing light. Sometimes, I’m waiting behind my camera for the sun to gild a mountain top. Other times, I’m hoping to catch a moose feeding on pondweeds. Now and then, something so surp...

Freelancing vs. Full-time Trade-offs Freelancers forgo a lot of employee benefits like medical, dental, gym perks, as well as employer-sponsored 401k plans, which offer over 3x higher contribution rates than traditional IRAs, limiting tax savings. For instance, full-time employees contributing $2...

The answer is…it depends! One nice thing, the government does help you in both types of plans. Uncle Sam, with both the SEP IRA and the solo 401(k) retirement plans, allows your investment in your tax-favored retirement: to be deductible when you invest the money in the plan, 2....

New country unlocked! I have spent the last couple weeks in Romania and I have a lot of feelings about it. For the majority of this time I have been in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. This city has not agreed with me in the slightest. I had heard a bunch of stuff about the safety of solo female t...

Why did I take magic mushrooms? A year and a half after my marriage breakdown I was still an insomniac. Six months into therapy I was still an anxious wreck. I was big on showing myself compassion but I was also losing patience. I had spent a lifetime hating myself. It was time for an ego de...

1. Setting My Coordinates with Personal Goals  My journey began with a map of personal goals. I envisioned myself wandering through the streets of Berlin, engaging in effortless banter with locals, and delving into German literature. These vivid images served as my North Star, guiding me thr...