Growing up in Durham, in the North-East of England, Gemma Thompson did not have a lot of experience traveling before booking her first solo backpacking trip.

In 2002, she quit her job, gave up her apartment, and left her boyfriend to travel independently. She went on to spend three months backpacking across Southeast Asia and Australia.

Gemma shares how to plan your first solo backpacking trip and the most important lessons learned. She also shares:

• Tips for female solo travelers
• First-time female solo travel destinations
• How her travel style has changed now that she's expanded her family.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/solo-backpacking-trip-gemma-thompson/

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