Nomad notes by Vero Goes Solo

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

Vero Goes Solo
September 16, 2025

Where I am now 🌍

_{I’m so happy you’re here for a new issue of}_{Nomad Notes}_by_{Vero Goes Solo}_{, my monthly postcard from the road where I share tips, tools, and inspiration for solo travel and the digital nomad lifestyle.}

_{I’m writing to you from}_{Gwangju, South Korea}🇰🇷_{, where I recently started my very first}_{Workaway experience}_{after spending some amazing days in Seoul. I’m staying with a local family and honestly… I keep asking myself why I didn’t try this sooner! It’s such a great way to connect with people, dive into the culture, and travel in a more meaningful way. If you were already thinking of signing up but you haven’t,}_{here’s my referral}_{that you can use to get}_{one extra month for free}_{automatically added to your annual subscription.}

View from my house in Gwangju, South Korea

^{I’ll be spending about}^{20 days in South Korea}^{before heading off to my next adventure, but for now, I’m enjoying learning about daily life here, sharing meals, and discovering a side of Korea that most travelers never get to see.}

^{If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that over the past few months I sold most of my belongings, left my life in Spain, and}^{embarked on a one-way adventure}^{to the other side of the world. The last few months have been busy, full of uncertainty and doubts about the future, but since leaving, I’ve felt more empowered and alive than ever. I’m enjoying every single moment of this journey and embracing the excitement of the unknown.}

^{This feeling is truly amazing, and I’m so grateful for it.}💫^{Keep following me on}^Instagram^{if you want to see where I’m headed next!}

Me at Malaga’s airport the day of my departure

📍 Featured destination: Northern Lights, Norway 🇳🇴

_{Chasing the}_{Northern Lights}_{was one of the most magical moments of my life. Standing under the Arctic sky, watching it light up in green and purple swirls, is something I’ll never forget.}

_{If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights, autumn is a great time to plan a trip. In my blog post, I share everything from the best times and places to see them to tips for solo travelers.}

Read the full story here → Northern Lights for Solo Travelers: My Experience Chasing the Aurora in Norway

Me watching the most amazing Northen Lights ever

This month’s travel toolkit 🎒

📱 App I’m actually using: NAVER
_{Forget Google Maps in Korea, it doesn’t work well here.}_Naver_is_the_{app you need for navigating, finding transport options, and getting around like a local.}

🌐 Site worth bookmarking: Workaway
^{Since it shaped my current adventure, I have to include it here. A great way to discover}^{volunteer and cultural exchange opportunities worldwide}^{. Signup thought}^{my referral}^{if you want to get one extra month for free.}

🧳 Travel hack I swear by:
^{Pack a}^{power strip}^{with multiple outlets (preferably with USB ports). It saves so much hassle in hostels, airports, or when you’re traveling in a country where plug adapters are bulky.}

✍️ Writing prompt for fellow travelers:
^{What’s one travel experience that changed the way you see the world? Write it down, it might become one of your favorite stories to share later.}

Travel Tip of the Month

_{If you’re traveling somewhere new for an extended period, consider trying}_Workaway_{or similar cultural exchange programs. It’s not just about saving money on accommodation, it’s about creating real connections and experiencing daily life as a local.}

_👉_{Check out}_{Workaway here}_and_{signup thought my referral}_{if you want to get one extra month for free.}

Amazing Korean dinner at home with my local family

💌 Want to chat with me?
_{Have a question about solo travel, digital nomad life, or Workaway? Just hit reply, I’d love to hear from you!}

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

_{Warm hugs,}

Vero Goes Solo

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