TripFolk

Solo Female Travel: A Practical Safety Guide

Women traveling alone face considerations that generic safety advice doesn't address. Not because the world is more dangerous than it appears—it usually isn't—but because certain situations require specific strategies. This guide covers what actually matters: the real risks, the practical precautions, and how to travel confidently while staying smart.

40°N, 79°E · 15 min read

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Sustainable Travel

Bhutan: The World's Only Carbon-Negative Country and What It Teaches Us About Travel

A nation that measures success by Gross National Happiness, not GDP. Where tourism is deliberately limited, forests cover 70% of the land, and the constitution requires it to remain carbon-negative forever. Bhutan offers a radical alternative to how we think about travel—and what destinations can demand from visitors.

19°S, 36°W · 14 min read

Sustainable Travel

Costa Rica: How the World's Ecotourism Pioneer Actually Works

The first country to brand itself around sustainability—and largely deliver. Costa Rica reversed deforestation, runs on renewable energy, and built an economy on showing people its wildlife rather than destroying it. Here's what sustainable travel looks like when a whole country commits to it.

2°N, 170°E · 14 min read

Solo Travel

New Zealand Solo: The World's Best Country for Traveling Alone

Safe, spectacularly beautiful, and engineered for independent travelers. New Zealand might be the most solo-friendly destination on earth. Here's how to do it right.

34°S, 28°W · 14 min read

Solo Travel

Japan for Solo Travelers: Why It's the Best First (and Tenth) Solo Trip

Ultra-safe, endlessly fascinating, and designed for people who do things alone. Japan isn't just solo-travel-friendly—it's solo-travel-optimized. Here's how to experience it by yourself.

22°S, 178°W · 13 min read

Food & Drink

Eating Tokyo: A Field Guide to the World's Greatest Food City

More Michelin stars than Paris. The world's best ramen, sushi, and convenience store food. A city where every neighborhood has its specialty and every meal can surprise you. Here's how to eat Tokyo properly.

4°S, 176°W · 14 min read

Food & Drink

Oaxaca: A Pilgrimage to Mexico's Culinary Heart

Seven varieties of mole, cheese that stretches like taffy, grasshoppers toasted with lime and chile, and chocolate the way it was meant to be. Oaxaca isn't just a food destination—it's where you understand what Mexican cuisine actually is.

1°N, 142°W · 12 min read

Digital Nomad

Lisbon for Digital Nomads: Europe's Sunniest Remote Work Hub

300 days of sunshine, espresso for €0.70, and a timezone that works for both London and New York. Lisbon has quietly become Europe's most popular digital nomad destination—here's what you need to know.

58°S, 92°E · 13 min read

Digital Nomad

Mexico City for Digital Nomads: The Complete Guide

Excellent wifi, $5 lunches, world-class culture, and a cost of living that lets you live well on a modest income. Here's why Mexico City has become the default destination for remote workers.

35°S, 136°W · 14 min read

Destinations

Slovenia: Europe's Most Underrated Country

Wedged between Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia, Slovenia packs Alps, Mediterranean coast, wine regions, and one of Europe's prettiest capitals into a country smaller than New Jersey.

4°N, 39°W · 10 min read