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✈️ slow travel guides + insights
👗 sustainable fashion fits + tips
🌼 nature, movement, freediving, creativity
📍NYC + TPE | 💌 [email protected]

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Looking for a travel buddy or hoping to connect with like-minded solo female travelers? Here are 10 communities that I’ve met some really great people through!⁣
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1. The Solo Female Travel Network⁣
Largest FB group for solo female travelers. Lots of resources and lots of inspiration. Can be a little overwhelming but subgroups & search keep it manageable.⁣
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2. Host A Sister⁣
Well organized and super search friendly. Good place to find free/exchanged accommodations with trusted individuals. Highly engaged community.⁣
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3. Asian Wander Women⁣
Relatively new but pretty active group. Lots of networking and meetup events. One of the few groups that actually talks about career & tech.⁣
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4. Digital Nomads - The Solo Female Traveler Network⁣
Subgroup of number 1. More specific questions about visas and living abroad long-term. Less active than first three groups.⁣
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*I’m not actually a member of groups 5-10 because they’re not spaces designed for me. Sharing because they could be a space designed for you!*⁣
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5. Curvy Girls Travel Guide⁣
Safe space for plus-size female travelers. Not super active on IG anymore but the FB group still seems to be running!⁣
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6. Black Women Travel⁣
Fairly active group. Doesn’t encourage meetups but is a safe space for women to share experiences and tips.⁣
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7. Traveling Black Women⁣
Much more active on IG than FB. Also shares travel guides, resources, and inspiration for Black women.⁣
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8. Women LOVE Travel - A Group For Traveling Women Over 40⁣
Subgroup of the Women LOVE Travel FB group. Smaller community but seems to be fairly active.⁣
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How do you find community while traveling?⁣
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#cinqueterreitaly #cinqueterrelove #cinqueterrenationalpark #cinqueterre #vernazza #cinqueterre🇮🇹 #vernazzaitaly #sentieroazzurro #vernazzacinqueterre #slowtravel #slowtravelling #solofemaletraveler #solofemaletravel #wanderwomeninc #wanderwomen #girlswhotravelsolo #girlswhotraveltheworld taken in Vernazza - Cinque Terre by @thesensiblefay

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Summer is almost over, so here's a reminder to put down our phones, stop doomscrolling, and get out there and enjoy the beauty we call home, mother earth 🥰

Here are some wonderful clips of Taiwan's nature, including Hualien Guangfu recreational forest, Sun Moon Lake, Bitou Cape Park and Little Liuqiu!

夏天接近尾聲，這個週末不妨放下手機，停止手機不停的負面刷屏，去享受我們家園，地球，的好山好水 🏞️

這些都是台灣的美景，包括花蓮光復鄉的大農大富森林園區，日月潭，鼻頭角公園和小琉球！ taken in 台灣寶島 by @thesensiblefay

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Honestly one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences from our trip to Japan.

About Hachiman Kamado:
We visited @hachimankamado, a traditional Ama Goya in Toba that was converted into a cultural center and dining hut in 2004 by veteran free-diver Reiko Nomura.

These huts were originally private frontline spaces for divers to warm up between dives. However as the industry changed, the community decided to pivot and welcome visitors to help diversity income and preserve heritage.

Today, Hachiman Kamado is run cooperatively by local veteran Ama divers and managed by Nomura’s family.

The Experience:
We booked the deluxe lunch experience directly through their website.

They had a translator on-site giving live translations of what the women were saying, and it was incredible to learn from them firsthand. They mostly talked about the culture and history, but didn’t dive too much into their own personal stories.

The food was incredibly fresh and delicious and if you’re a diver or just feel a pull toward these traditional diving communities, this experience is worth checking out.

Logistics:
We booked directly through their website (but heads up it’s pretty analog...)
We rented a car and drove to the hut, but they have shuttle services that run to the closest train station!
Only 3 hours from Osaka!~
SAVE/SHARE for your Japan trip and lmk if you have any questions!

#japantrip #amadivers #mieprefecture taken in Mie Prefecture by @thesensiblefay

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a month ago

salt air season on the italian riviera

Riomaggiore is by far the best place to catch the sunset in Cinque Terre. Grab a bottle of wine and some cold cuts and find a cozy little spot to vibe out.

It gets PACKED but get there a little earlier and just take it slow. It’s worth it.

#italytravel #riomaggiore #cinqueterre taken in Riomaggiore by @thesensiblefay

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2 months ago

Here’s how to spend one month in Thailand!

Unfortunately, it’s such a huge country that I was only just able to scratch the surface, but it’s so so so beautiful with such kind and funny people that I’m excited to visit again and maybe go off the main tourist route!

Have you been to Thailand? Where would you recommend someone go the first time around?

#thailand #ThailandItinerary #thailandtravel taken in Thailand by @thesensiblefay

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2 months ago

Comment your 2026 sunset pics below!👇
(yes, you can now upload your own pics to the comments section!)

Honored to have been able to experience the incredible landscapes of Guizhou with @eastogotravel

The Xiage Rice Terraces are located near the Zhaoxing Dong Village in Liping County, Guizhou.

We arrived just in time to catch the sunset and boy, was it majestic!

Dispersed sunlight, terraced green fields, and a peaceful atmosphere that can’t be beat.

We spent a few moments capturing the beauty and then settled down to ambient dinner among the fields.

What’s the best sunset you’ve seen so far this year, what was the context and story behind it? I’d love to hear your stories 🥺💖

#explorechina #travelchina #guizhou taken in Guizhou, China by @thesensiblefay

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2 months ago

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I‘ve been looking for an alternative for a LONG time and am super excited to try them this summer!

Comment “BEE” to check them out and get €20 off your first stay

#slowtravel #eurosummer #travelcommunity taken in Taipei, Taiwan by @thesensiblefay

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2 months ago

Nothing like the familiar scent of piss and garbage on the sidewalks

But jokes aside, summer is my favorite season in ny.

Outdoor festivals, summer streets, cocktail runs... there’s just something about the city’s energy during the summer that feels invincible.

So here are some of my favorite things to do as a (sometimes) local:

→ picnic in your local park: spend your day hanging out in one of new york’s best assets

→ catch some eats at @queensnightmarket: i’m a queens girlie through and through so grab some eats from nyc’s most diverse borough

→ rooftop bars babe: some of my faves include @vintagegreen.nyc @refineryrooftop and @thecrownnyc

→ museum mile: honestly great for every season. just sad that the met roof garden is closed until 2030

→ beaaaaach: ok ny beaches suck but sometimes you’ve still gotta touch the ocean. brighton beach, rockaway beach, and long beach are some of my defaults.

What are some of your favorite nyc summertime things to do?

#nyc #summernyc #newyorkthingstodo taken in New York City by @thesensiblefay

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2 months ago

Did you know that more than 70% of Taiwan is covered in mountains, making it the perfect place for peak-loving hikers? The best part: many trails are easily accessed from Taipei via public transport.

Here are some of the capital’s best hikes, recommended by local resident @thesensiblefay ⛰️🏃🏻

For more routes, read the story at the link in bio.

📷 @thesensiblefay taken in Taipei, Taiwan by @thesensiblefay

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What the cool Taiwanese folks are wearing this summer... 😎

The cool people are reducing their fashion consumption by wearing what they already have, mending or upcycling items, or borrowing or swapping with others.
If we really need to buy something, then we look for thrifted or secondhand items, support local brands and/or small businesses.

The fashion industry's overproduction model, coupled with consumers' overconsumption habits to cheap clothins and fast trends, contribute to climate change via multiple dimensions. These include excessive water use, greenhouse gas emissions, chemical pollution and large-scale waste generation. Together, this all adds pressure in degrading our ecosystems and itensifying effects of climate change, aka the extreme summer heats or extreme downpours that are now becoming more common.

To be fashionably dressed does not mean one forgets to care about the environment or ignores blatant human rights issues. We don't have to be perfect, and in a still very capitalistic driven society it's probably impossible to be perfect right now, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't care and try 🤗

Stay cool and stay hydrated out there 🤤

台灣郎夏季都穿甚麼...

真正 fashion 的人是透過自己已經擁有的衣物，修補或改造舊衣，或與別人交換或借用的方式穿搭，減少時尚消費的依賴。
若真的需要購買，則會選擇二手貨古著，和支持在地品牌和小型商家。

時尚產業的過度生產模式，加上消費者對廉價服飾與快速流行的過度消費習慣，從多個面向加劇了氣候變遷。這些影響包括過度用水、溫室氣體排放、化學污染以及大規模的廢棄物產生。總總因素對生態系統造成壓力和導致環境退化，並進一步加劇氣候變遷的影響，例如近期愈發常見的極端夏季高溫或強降雨現象。

穿得時尚並不代表要忽視環境，也不代表可以對明顯的人權議題視而不見。我們不需要做到完美，在一個高度資本主義的社會中，或許也幾乎不可能完美，但這絕不代表我們就不該在意、不去嘗試改善 💪。

最後祝大家有個酷涼的夏季，別忘了多補充水分呀 💦! taken in Taiwan by @thesensiblefay

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3 months ago

📍Dehang Miao Village (德夯苗寨)

Tucked into the karst mountains of western Hunan is Dehang Village.

The village sits along a river surrounded by cliffs and waterfalls, and is home to the Miao (Hmong), one of China’s largest ethnic minority groups.

We started the day learning about the intricacies of Miao painting and then wandered through the quiet alleyways towards Liusha Waterfall before the village woke up.

I loved how quiet and peaceful it was but heard that it got quite commercial/touristy later on. 🥲

One thing that I really appreciated about traveling with @eastogotravel was that they always gave us ample time to explore away from crowds. It made even popular destinations feel a little more intimate.

If you’re visiting (southern) China soon, make sure to add Dehang Village to your list!

Save this for later or send it to someone you’d love to explore the village (and waterfalls) with!

#hunan #dehangvillage #湖南 #slowtravel taken in Hunan by @thesensiblefay

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3 months ago

Here are some reminders for a more eco-friendly summer! Do you have any go-to tips for this season?

這些都是讓夏天更環保的小提醒！你還有哪些夏季必做的環保小撇步呢？

#taiwan #taipei #slowtravel taken in Taipei, Taiwan by @thesensiblefay

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