Meet Winky Wonk, Your Giraffe Son
Earlier this year, Indie Travel Guru adopted a giraffe named Winky Wonk. We don’t support him alone, he has a whole collection of adoptive “parents,” but we are helping.
I'm Lauren, the founder of Indie Travel Guru. I'm living proof that a life of travel and adventure is available to anyone who wants it. At 40, I was a single mom with no passport, a poverty-level income, and big dreams. At 48, I started traveling the world with everything I own in a backpack. That was in 2013, and I'm still going strong!
Earlier this year, Indie Travel Guru adopted a giraffe named Winky Wonk. We don’t support him alone, he has a whole collection of adoptive “parents,” but we are helping.
Join me in August of 2020 for an epic women-only adventure in Peru.
Once you’ve proven to yourself that you can stay safe when traveling alone, you’ll develop tremendous confidence in your ability to take care of yourself… Read More »How to Stay Safe While Traveling Alone
Have you ever tried to make a healthy breakfast in a kitchen with no stove or oven? This is one of my favorite solutions — high in protein, only about 150 calories, tasty, and satisfying.
Read More »Poached eggs with greens – in the microwaveJoin me in Turkey for mosques, palaces, hamam bathing, and more.
Join this small group of women for tapas, flamenco, snorkeling and more in the south of Spain in June 2020.
Would you like to fit more travel into your budget? Experience a closer connection with the local culture? Make a difference in a far-flung corner of the world? Volunteering might just be the perfect option for you!
Read More »How to Travel for Free as a VolunteerI’m on the coast of Bali, enjoying a sweet little resort for a week. It’s the perfect spot to relax and get some work done — and yet, I’m having a lot of mixed feelings about being here.
Read More »Travel Ethics Meets ColonialismThis homemade fresh tomato sauce is usually ready before the pasta is done! I learned to make this in a cooking class in Firenze, and I haven’t bought a jar since.
Read More »Fresh Tomato SauceNo spices. No staples. Limited tools. Cooking in a travel kitchen can be a problem, but with a little creativity, it’s a good problem!
Read More »The Nomad Kitchen