Nomad notes by Vero Goes Solo

Stories, tips & tools from your solo female travel expert - August edition

Vero Goes Solo
August 12, 2025

Where I am now 🌍

^{I’m writing to you from the amazing rooftop of a quiet riad in}^Tangier^{, Morocco, getting some work done before going out and get lost in this city I’ve already visited three times and absolutely love.}

^{One of the things I’ve enjoyed the most about living in Málaga in the past few years was how easy it is to get here: in just 30 minutes, I can be in another country and another continent.}

^{I’m currently working on a piece about Northern Morocco to help travelers discover more of this country beyond the typical 3-day trip to Marrakech, but in the meantime, you can read my}^{Safety Guide for First-Time Solo Female Travelers to Morocco}^{if you’re planning a visit.}

View from Riad Tingis, Tangier, Morocco

Featured destination: Rainbow Mountain, Peru

^{If you're planning a trip to Peru this September or October, don’t miss the magical}^Vinicunca^{Mountain, aka Rainbow Mountain}^{. Located just a few hours from Cusco, this colorful peak is as breathtaking in person as it looks online, and I mean that literally (hello, altitude!).}

^{I wrote a full guide with tips on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to avoid altitude sickness based on my own experience.}

Read the full story here → Rainbow Mountain Peru | Day Trip from Cusco: What to expect and how to avoid altitude sickness

Me close to the top of Rainbow Mountain

This month’s travel toolkit 🎒

📱 App I’m actually using: Guruwalk
_{If you love discovering a city through the eyes of a local, this one’s for you.}_GuruWalk_{is a platform to book free walking tours hosted by passionate locals around the world. I’ve used it everywhere from Rabat to Hanoi and I always walk away with unexpected stories and a better sense of the place.}

🌐 Site worth bookmarking: Wanderlog
_{A beautifully designed trip planner that helps you organize your itinerary, track expenses, store confirmation emails, and collaborate with friends. I love how simple and visual it is, way better than a Google Doc.}

🧳 Download Google Maps offline before arriving:
_{Even if you’re planning to get a SIM or rely on Wi-Fi, having offline access to your maps saves you when you're navigating from the airport, in a cab without signal, or just walking through a city with spotty reception.}

✍️ Writing prompt for fellow travelers:
_{What’s one unexpected encounter you had while traveling that stayed with you? Maybe it was a stranger’s kindness, a random conversation, or something that made you shift your perspective. Write it down somewhere, it’s probably more meaningful than you realized.}

Travel Tip of the Month

Always pack a lightweight scarf

^{It takes up zero space and it’s very useful, you could use it to cover your head, shoulders or leg when visiting religious sites, but also as a beach towel, as a layer for chilly buses, or even as a curtain when you want a bit more privacy. I never travel without one, especially in countries like Thailand, where it blends right in and comes in handy daily.}

Me at Lempuyang Temple, Bali

💌 Want to chat with me?
_{Have a question about solo travel or digital nomad life? Just hit reply. I read every message, and I love hearing where you’re from and what kind of adventures you're dreaming of.}

See you next month! Until then stay brave, stay curious, and keep going solo. 💫

Warm hugs,

Vero Goes Solo

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