Alone in Namibia with Martha Gellhorn

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“You are alone?” The young woman’s raised left eyebrow gave away her surprise.  It was Christmas Day during a pandemic and I had just driven 10 miles on a gravel road. The other woman behind the Hobatere Lodge reception didn’t bother hiding her alarm. Both eyebrows raised, she chimed in, “You don’t have children?” “No …

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5 ½ Things I Learned Road Tripping in Iran

by Piia MustamakiAsia, Iran, Road Trips, Solo Travel, The Middle East, Travel StoriesPosted on No Comments

Always bring a watermelon. Well, when in season of course, but if they are, don’t hesitate. At a picnic spot, you can just cut the top of, cut a crisscross with a knife and dig in with forks. Afterwards, just put the “lid” back on, pack in the back of the car, and continue eating …

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