STS: Tell us a little bit about yourself? What are some of your passions? What are some of your travel goals? KWANDIA: I am small town country girl from Athens, Alabama that moved to Atlanta right after graduating from high school. I am a graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia with a BA in Psychology. I am currently residing in Huntsville, Alabama. I have worked in property management for about fifteen years, and I really love what I do! I am an extroverted introvert. I love people, but too much “peopling” will stress me out! I love to laugh, but I can also be very serious when I nee ..read more

STS: Tell us a little bit about yourself? What are some of your passions? What are some of your travel goals? LOLA: I live in Honolulu, Hawaii. I’ve lived here for 18 years and love it. I can have a staycation every weekend! I live here with my teenage daughter, partner and dog Princess Moonpie. When I’m not working with STS I am an event planner and theater professional focusing on choreography, play writing and directing. I love reading, dance, art, writing, theater, burlesque, listening to podcasts, and food. My goal is to see as much of the world as possible. I love learning about other c ..read more

STS: Tell us a little bit about yourself? What are some of your passions? What are some of your travel goals? MARIA: I’m from Brooklyn, New York. I'm a workforce development manager focusing on organizational development for health care transformation projects. I love my work because it is people focused and helps organizations understand the value of communication and relationships. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Columbia University. I’m an avid runner. I started running in 2015 and completed the NYC marathon in 2017. I am a proud “back of the pack runner”- It’s about finishin ..read more

STS: Tell us a little bit about yourself? What are some of your passions? What are some of your travel goals? SHALANE: I'm 32 years old and I was raised in Texas but consider Chicago home! My first time traveling solo was to live in Costa Rica for two weeks when I was 19 and the travel bug never left me! Next was 6 months abroad in Spain my junior year of college, and then 3 years in Dubai as an adult! One of my "travel pics" is capturing me upside down in a handstand around the world. Outside of travel I love cheerleading; good old fashioned Gabriel Union bring it on style! I also love kids ..read more

STS: Tell us what it was about Sisters Traveling Solo that made you want to go from being a member to being on the STS team? AVIS: One of the strongest reasons why I wanted to go from being a member to part of the STS team is because, I believe in and support the founder and what she is promoting. Much of what is offered in the group directly aligns with what I am passionate about (travel, sisterhood, and business) and many of my own personal goals, so being part of the team only felt right. STS: Tell us about your most recent solo trip. Where did you go? AVIS: My most recent solo adventure ..read more

Hear me out! With no offense to globetrotters, I’ve always wondered why people travel either domestically OR internationally. Many nternational travelers believe that the United States is not as exciting; leading them to travel globally. Contradicting these and other sentiments, one must travel both domestically and internationally. Sentiment #1: "The United States is not as large as the rest of the world.” Clap Back: Well, the United States is large too! If the United States were a continent, each state would be a country. Imagine adding 50 countries to the United Nations! Our states are loos ..read more

For some people, the idea of traveling somewhere solo sounds sad and lonely, while for others of us, it sounds like freedom to do whatever you want whenever you want. Wherever you fall on the solo travel spectrum, there are facts about it that hold true: Sometimes you’ll have no one to talk to (which also means no one to take your Instagram snaps, unless, of course, you ask strangers like I do). Sometimes (and this is mostly for us girls) you won’t be able to go somewhere simply because it isn’t safe to be roaming on your own. Sometimes you’ll go through that awkward exchange at a restaurant ..read more

STS: What are some of the things you must enjoy about solo travel? SHAUNA: As a solo traveler, you must enjoy executing a decision. There are many times when there just isn’t anyone else around to bounce an idea off of. STS: Tell us about your most recent solo travel adventure, where did you go? SHAUNA: I just returned from the Philippines last month. It was my longest plane ride to date with a total of 20 flying hours one way. What a beautiful country! I especially enjoyed immersing myself in the local culture. STS: How long did it take you to adapt to your surroundings? Did you find it diff ..read more

"Science is not a boy's game, it's not a girl's game. It's everyone's game. It's about where we are and where we're going." —Nichelle Nichols Like traveling, STEM is a significant part of my identity. When you look through periodicals or attend conferences (domestically and worldwide), have you noticed the number of females in the STEM field? Probably not that many! Let's add an extra variable. How many are black females? Maybe 2-3, if you are lucky! I have attended dozens of conferences and have always felt like the odd man (in this case-- woman) out. I am often the person "bringing the color ..read more

We first heard about Ja’Nette’s big transition from a 9-5 to being a digital nomad in our Sisters Traveling Solo Facebook group. We were so inspired about her decision to manifest and create this life abroad with her son that we had to reach out to her. Get the scoop on what she had to say about her upcoming journey below. Sisters Traveling Solo: What do you love about traveling? Ja’Nette: I love the ability to immerse myself into other cultures throughout the world. Traveling for me is that gateway to living life from someone else's perspective and seeing the world through their eyes. It all ..read more