Welcome To Girl With The Passport

My name is Kelly and I am the quirky (you’ve been warned) solo traveler behind the girl with the passport. In 2017 I got tired of my boring 9-5 job and thought, “geez, there’s got to be more to life than living for the weekend”. Am I right?

So here I am, living my dreams and hoping to inspire you to do the same.

Now was it easy? No.

Has there been a ton of chaos along the way? Yup!

Would I change a thing? Never!

Is it impossible? Absolutely not!

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If I Can Do It

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Trust me, I am just a regular, New York City girl, trying to travel the world one day at a time. and trust me, if I can do it, then you can do it too.

On my blog, you’ll find hopefully hilarious. practical, down-to-earth tips for solo female travelers on any budget. I want to help you discover europe, New York City, and beyond, without making all the same disastrous travel mistakes that I have.
I love to travel beyond the typical and often find myself in unique and totally weird places, meeting insanely interesting people. I want to inform you but also make you crack up and all the insane situations that I find myself in.

Because you know what? Part of travel is learning to have fun even though you are making a ton of mistakes along the way!

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Do you have a favorite flower?
Honestly, I'm not really into them since I have allergies and they usually make me sneeze. But they are super pretty and super fun to look at, especially in the Ba Na Hills!

Not gonna lie though, before I visited the Ba Na Hills, I knew very little about the area.

I knew that it was very close to Da nang and that there was a giant bridge that was held by hands, but that's about all I knew.

Well, I am delighted to say that the Ba Na Hills is SO much more than that.

I mean, not only do you get to ride a cable car to the top, but there is this lovely, Eurpoean style town/gardens that is fun to explore!

There's even a garden MAZE that you can visit too. Feel free to see what it's like by checking out my stories above!

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Shout out from Ba Na Hills and the immortal hand bridge in Vietnam!

Have you been? Do you want to go?

If you do, then here are some tips!

Dress warmly because it is FREEZING at the top.

The bridge is probably a lot shorter than you think and is only about 70 meters long.

You don't need to stay overnight unless you're an avid Instagramer who NEEDS that perfect shot without any people.

If you visit the bridge as part of a tour, try and take photos around 11:30 am, right before you meet up with your tour group again. The bridge will be a lot less crowded then since everyone immediately descends upon the bridge when they first arrive!

Also, don't forget to visit some of the other attractions in the area. They have a fun indoor theme park, a garden maze, a French village, a pagoda, and more.

Hope this helps and that you guys have a great day!

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Let's play a little game.

Because let's be honest, I have the maturity of a six year old and LOVE games.

So, I'm gonna share five of my most unpopular opinions with you and in return, you'll comment below with one of yours.

Since well, unpopular, highly contested opinions really are the most fun.

1. I HATE the movie Dirty Dancing and just honestly, can't watch it.
2. I am not a fan of Beyonce. I think she's talented but I'm just not into her music.
3. I didn't enjoy seeing Madonna perform live.
4. I don't like watermelon.
5. I don't like yoga. I've tried it a bunch of times and it stresses me out more than anything.

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Tell me, are you team mountains or team beach?

Truth be told though guys, the PLAN was to get a super majestic shot of me standing atop a local mountain.

But, between the wind and rain, ethereal was quickly replaced by me looking more like I was being attacked by a herd of local monkeys.

And while I am sure that you would have gotten a GOOD laugh from that photo, my pride is just way too intense to allow me share that here.

BUT, I may share this photo in my insta-stories, so keep your eyes out and you'll get a wicked awesome laugh.

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Tell me, what's your home town known for?

Because if you know only one thing about Hoi An then it's probably that this place is known for their AMAZING paper laterns.

And you'll find them EVERYWHERE!
However, not surprisingly, these lanterns are at their most beautiful in the evening, when you can see their vibrant colors lighting up the city's many quaint street's and waterways.

It's truly amazing to see in person and a great way to pass the evening while in this beautiful, Vietnamese city.

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Hi, I’m Kelly!

I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.

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So you may be curious about the theme of this blog, solo female travel. Well, the short answer is my Mom. But I guess that answer needs a little elaboration. Head over to my about page to hear the whole story.

Girl!!! You totally rock. Reading your blog about female solo travelers totally made my heart sing!! Lalalalalaaaaaa!! How truly inspiring!!”

“Thanks so much for blogging! I love your style. It is informative but also funny and light, and a reminder that travel does not necessarily have to be expensive to be fun. You also inspire me to keep on traveling:))))))))”

15 Amazingly Unusual Things to do in Paris

by girlwiththepassport | Dec 5, 2019 | Europe

Dare to go beyond the typical Paris attractions and check out 15 amazing and totally unique Paris landmarks that will change how you see this magical city.

23 of the BEST places to stay in Bangkok!

by girlwiththepassport | Dec 4, 2019 | Asia

Looking for some of the best places to stay in Bangkok? Then read this expert’s guide to the 23 BEST hotels in Bangkok (with a FREE interactive map too)!

An Expert’s Guide to Vietnam Solo Travel

by girlwiththepassport | Dec 1, 2019 | Asia, Solo Female Travel

As someone who has traveled solo for well over ten years (God, my age really is starting to show! LOL), I was definitely excited, but also a bit apprehensive about doing some Vietnam solo travel. I mean: If I'm honest, prior to this trip, I really hadn't been in Asia...

13 of the BEST Cafes in KL (Kuala Lumpur)!

by girlwiththepassport | Nov 26, 2019 | Asia

Looking for the best cafes in KL ( Kuala Lumpur)? Then check out this post! It has a FREE, interactive map and details the most delicious cafes in the city!

24 Travel Essentials for Women

by girlwiththepassport | Nov 21, 2019 | Travel Tips

Expert travelers reveal their picks for 19 of the best travel essentials for women. So before you start your next trip, read this list so you’re prepared.

How to Solo Travel Italy!

by girlwiththepassport | Nov 19, 2019 | Europe

Guys, I must say, there really is no solo travel like Italy solo travel. Because honestly? Italy really is the PERFECT country to travel solo in! I mean: It’s a place where life is best taken slowly - with afternoons spent people-watching in a piazza and days...

13 Amazing Carry On Bags for Women

by girlwiththepassport | Nov 17, 2019 | Europe, Solo Female Travel, Travel Tips

Between backpacks, rolling bags, and convenient day bags, it can be difficult choosing the best carry on bags for women. That’s why I’ve created this expert guide, filled with tips and tricks for choosing the perfect carry on, as well as my top 10 picks for the best carry on bags on the market today.

13 Awesome Things to do in Bangkok at Night

by girlwiththepassport | Nov 13, 2019 | Asia

13 amazing things to do in Bangkok at night, including secret locations and fantastic tips that will help you make the most of your evenings in Bangkok.

How to Prepare for Barcelona, Spain: 21 Essential Barcelona Tips and Tricks

by girlwiththepassport | Nov 13, 2019 | Europe

If you are curious about how to prepare for Barcelona, Spain, then this list of essential Barcelona tips is for you. Learn from my disastrous Barcelona vacation and don’t repeat my disastrous mistakes.

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