Me in my typical winter hiking outfit -- shell jacket and waterproof pants.

Hi, I’m Carrie, the solo female traveler behind Trains, Planes and Tuk Tuks. I’ve been exploring the world for the last seven years. On this site you’ll find stories and tips to get you way off the beaten path — from Ethiopia to Laos to Nicaragua and beyond — on your own, and on the cheap.

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A pilgrim knocks on the door of a Lalibela church
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The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphynx
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