I've got a great resource to share with our Wandering Educators today. Author Stephanie Lee has written a detail-packed book for women traveling solo, called The Art of Solo Travel: A Girls' Guide.

Stephanie has penned *the* ultimate guide for women traveling solo. I am quite impressed with the layout, fun photos, and of course the plethora of information inside. Stephanie notes:

I decided to write this because I wanted to share my story.
It is a story which involved leaving the rat-race indefinitely and embarking on an open-ended journey in search of meaning and adventure in different parts of the world. My quest took me across three continents, through many countries and into more cities than I can remember. I sought and found answers in the most unlikely places, and along the way I realised that I had become quite good at travelling by myself.

From finding resources to travel planning, Stephanie relates that you're NOT alone. And, this book is fun to read.

Are you an un-average girl?
If you are reading this, you're not the average girl. You probably already possess the essential ingredients for adventure. Great, you’re already halfway there.
You’re fiercely independent.
You’re determined and sometimes dead stubborn.
You seek fulfilment through unconventional means.
You’re tired of the rat-race.
Money doesn’t motivate
you very much.
You like taking risks and have
a thirst for the unknown.
You have an impulsive streak.

See? I already love it.

In chapter 2, Preparing to Go, Stephanie also talks about the advantages and disadvantages of traveling solo - and gives tips to cope with the disadvantages. Rarely is a travel writer so very honest about coping with these disadvantages - we're used to reading of the advantages! Stephanie also details How to Quit your Life - and get a new one; Where she went (and why she went!); packing lists; items not to leave without; great gadgets and more.

Chapter 3 focuses on traveling more and spending less. She traveled around the world in 180 days and spent AUD$13,000. While this seems crazy cheap, she managed to budget for:

All travel to and within the following countries:
Australia-UAE-Egypt-France-Monaco-Spain-Portugal-Switzerland-Leichenstein-Netherlands-Belgium-Austria-Czech Republic-Hungary-Sweden-Denmark-Italy-Greece-Malaysia-Indonesia-Australia

And the following cities:
Sydney-Dubai-Cairo-Alexandria-Paris-Lyon-Nice-Monaco-Toulouse-Bordeaux-Bilbao-Biarritz-San Sebastian-Madrid-Granada-Malaga-Seville-Lisbon-Evora-Porto-Marseilles-Geneva-Zurich-Wangs-Liechtenstein-Amsterdam-Brussels-Vienna-Prague-Budapest-Stockholm-Copenhagen-Milan-Athens-Abu Dhabi-Kuala Lumpur-Bali-Sydney

And - she explains HOW she did it! Travel does not have to be as expensive as you think.  She also shares ten easy ways to save money for travel.

Chapter 4 explores Flying, Sleeping, Eating, Living. Yes, truly a goldmine! From tips to a large section on couchsurfing, this chapter is the heart of the book.

Chapter 5 explores tips on meeting people - something difficult to do sometimes when you are traveling solo.

The book ends with an extensive resource list.

Stephanie is both a seasoned global traveler and an excellent writer. She is an Australian architect that found her way to a nomadic career as a travel writer, and writes for the Publisher of the book, Indie Travel Podcast (a website we just love).

Who is this book best for? Women travelers who could benefit from a girlfriend giving you the inside scoop on solo travel. Stephanie covers all aspects of travel, packing, eating alone, travel tips, and more, in such a way that you start planning your trip by about page 3. We highly recommend it to our Wandering Educators!

Disclaimer: We were sent a review copy of this ebook to share with our readers.