Two Weeks in Cambodia, Then and Now: Phnom Penh, Battambang and Siem Reap
I first crossed Cambodia sixteen years ago, on a months-long road trip that turned into an emotional rollercoaster. At first…
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Welcome to my travel blog, your honest guide to solo female adventures around the globe!
Silvia’s Trips is a travel blog about going slowly, independently and honestly. I am Silvia Moggia, based in Levanto, Liguria, and I write about Italy, Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa, from horseback and on foot, by train and by sail. Everything here is based on direct experience.
Paris is always a good idea
The reality of the Paris housing market
Trying to bag a place in Paris isn’t exactly a walk in the park. The city’s got that global pull: art, fashion, food, history- the…
Horse-riding trips
Saddle Up: 5 Unforgettable Horse-Riding & Ranch Holidays (Tried-and-True, Season-Smart Picks)
If you’re itching for crisp air, big skies and that happy ache you only get after hours in the saddle, these five riding breaks are…
Horse-riding holidays in Argentina: a journey of freedom and connection
As a solo traveller and passionate horse rider, I’ve always sought experiences combining adventure, culture, and the open wilderness. In the past 20 years, I…
Travel Tips & more
The Little Power Bank That Followed Me Down the Mekong
There's a particular quiet panic every traveller knows. You're somewhere beautiful and far from a socket, the light is doing something extraordinary, a voice you…
