Brandy Bell loves adventuring around the world. She's been a solo female traveler since 2006 and has visited over 25 countries, made countless international friends, and now writes to inspire you to travel in a sustainable and responsible way.
[quote] Brandy says : I had the pleasure of meeting Amy Sharaf in Madrid, Spain this year and was blown away by her wonderful tales and sense of humor. Amy is a hard core solo female traveler, who prefers the solitary challenges of travel to following the herd. Fluent in four languages, with a solid…
“What’s a blog with information on how to travel for free doing writing up all inclusive resorts?” my friend questioned, her lip snarled and eyebrow reaching the “you’re-such-a-hypocrite” level of arch. Can a “real traveler” indulge without being thought of as a pampered sell out? “I love me some all-inclusive packages” I defended. She crossed…
The term “Bucket List” never appealed to me. Instead of planning out a lot of things I’d like to do before I kick it – I’d rather live every day like it’s the one and only. Some of this stuff is downright crazy, but you only live once (maybe? not gonna pretend I have that…
[quote] Brandy says: This awesome, funny and informative article is from Travis of Extra Pack of Peanuts where he shows you how to Fly Anywhere in the World For Less Than Two Tanks of Gas giving you all the insider information on what cards to get, and how to maximize your every day purchases for…
[box] “Learn to value yourself, which means: to fight for your happiness” – Ayn Rand [/box] Imagine. You’ve hugged mom goodbye, gave her all the emergency contact information, and triple checked your backpack for every possible thing you could need. You walk through the sliding doors into the airport and see your flight on the…
It never fails to raise an eyebrow “Brandy ‘Budget Travel‘ Bell” took a cruise? Oh yes, friends, I took a cruise and I am not ashamed to say that I LOVED IT. While cruising is not my full time preferred method for discovering this world, I am a water baby, and there’s nothing I…
Last weekend I migrated South for the Winter to score some of the sun they’re hoarding down in Granada. After a cozy 5 hour bus ride from Madrid we arrived in the city at merienda time. Merienda is the Spanish tradition of never letting your body feel hunger. Seriously, they have TWO snacks planned into…
You know the junk drawer that you try to hide from your friends and family? The one full of odds and ends that you don’t want anyone to know about. The best things are found in the corners of these drawers, and that’s what The Louise Log is all about. A web series with short…
Madrid is a fantastic city, but she doesn’t show her charms to everyone. Here are the ins and outs for how to have the perfect day in Madrid, including culture, unique food destinations, and the best places to grab a drink. After you’ve scored a dirt cheap flight to Madrid it’s time to keep the…
It’s no secret that I am what you might lovingly call “off-her-rocker”. The kind of girl who lusts after adventures that will land me with Somali pirates on a hijacked yacht*, or hitch hiking after dark without my pepper spray. But, it appears I am also capable of rational thought and human emotions, including-…