About
The Blonde Abroad is the go-to website for solo and female travel around the world-- for all women, by women.
Meet The
Blonde
Abroad
Hi, I’m Kiki, a California native, who left my career in corporate wealth management six years ago to embark on a summer of soul searching that would change the course of my life forever.


Like many people, I was taught to go to college, get a job, get married, have kids and live happily ever after. Not once did I consider that chasing the societal idea of “success” would lead me to an unfulfilling and unhappy life. Back in 2011, I took a hiatus from my career and spent 3 months traveling through Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bali and New Zealand and experienced the empowerment of solo travel for the first time.
Since embarking on that first world tour, I've spent the past 6 years sharing my personal journey and travel tips on this website with women around the world. I have traveled to over 70 countries and now split my home base between California and Cape Town, South Africa. READ MY FULL STORY

Favorite Destinations For:
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Nature
South Africa, Iceland, Namibia, Vietnam, Australia, Hawaii, Belize -
Wildlife
Galapagos, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Indonesia -
Beaches
Seychelles, British Virgin Islands, California, Greece, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, Maldives, Indonesia -
Sailing / Cruising
Croatia, Italy, Greece, British Virgin Islands, Seychelles, Sardinia, Corsica, European River Cruise -
Photography
Iceland, Bolivia, Morocco, Indonesia, Jordan, South Africa -
Scuba Diving
Indonesia, Mexico, Maldives, Belize, Panama -
Luxury
French Polynesia, Seychelles, Kenya, Maldives, Cruises -
Skiing / Snowboarding
Whistler, Mont Tremblant, Austria, Park City

I hope to inspire you to live a life you love

Silk pillowcase, compression socks, bikini, camera, passport

Favorite Destinations For:
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Food
Bali, Croatia, Thailand, South Africa, Mexico, Japan -
Culture
Thailand, Brazil, China, Vietnam, Spain, Turkey -
History
Jordan, Cambodia, Peru, China, Italy, Czech Republic -
Adventure
Bolivia, New Zealand, Hawaii, USA, Canada -
Shopping
Tokyo, Bali, Morocco, Rome, Istanbul -
Road Trips
California, UK, Bolivia, Iceland, Namibia -
A Girls' Trip
Tokyo, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, The Yacht Week -
Nightlife
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Berlin, New York, Tokyo, London, Amsterdam
