Growing up, I discovered that people pleasing was the way to get people to like me. I remember wanting to please my parents, so I was well-behaved, did my school work and said "yes" when I was asked to do something. I often received compliments from other parents saying, "What a sweet girl you are." My mother would say Continue Reading
11 Reasons Why “Just You” is the Best Solo Travel Company
There are 11 reasons why I selected "Just You" as my favorite solo travel company, and one of the main reasons, is the age range (40-60s). I wanted a solo travel company that offers guided trips and activities that fit my interests and activity level. I chose this solo travel company for several reasons: Age Continue Reading
Solo Travel with Sonia
Welcome back to my updated blog focusing on my personal adventures in solo travel for women. My topics will dive into my innermost thoughts on issues that many women face when we travel solo. Unlike other travel blogs offering tips on places to visit and foods to try, mine is about my life at 65 as I navigate through different countries and face Continue Reading
After Lockdown: My New Adventure In England
For those of you who know me well, you won't be surprised when I tell you that I'm starting a new chapter in my life. Here's what initiated the change. When Covid-19 started soaring around the world, I read a book by Bruce Feiler called: Life Is In the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age. Feiler coined the term, "lifequakes" and Continue Reading
How I Cope During Lockdown
Some of us see lockdown as an opportunity, and a time to reflect on yourself. If you can view lockdown in this way, you'll accomplish so much and feel good about this gift of time. I love time to reflect, slow down and spend time with myself. When we work, we don't have much time to ourselves, and weekends are to catch up with laundry and Continue Reading