Before my trip to Arizona, my cousin told me about this self-driving Uber-like car called Waymo. Trying a Waymo became my top priority in Phoenix.  If you have followed me for a while, you know I LOVE new experiences.  Self-driving car? This takes a whole different meaning of legit traveling solo!

Below, I will discuss Waymo, locations where you can try it, how to request a Waymo and my experience with it in Arizona and California. Waymo will be in D.C.!

If you follow my adventures on Wandering Bel, you know I am a hostel type of gal. But on this trip to Tucson with my cousin, we booked a stay at Graduate Hotel. This blog post will explain our one-night stay and why this is your number one place to stay in Tucson.

This was my third time in Phoenix as an adult. To provide some context, I am originally from Arizona and moved to Pennsylvania as a child. The other two times, I didn't really get to explore what Phoenix has to offer. To be fully transparent, I am not the biggest Phoenix person, but I enjoyed my time wandering its streets and trying food and drinks. Below are my top 7 recommendations for you to go. These range from coffee shops and beer gardens to restaurants.

If you are like me, you have also been to third spaces but may not have known the term. The third space is a place that isn't your home (first space) or work (second space). Third spaces include coffee shops, parks, bookstores, community centers, churches, etc. They are places you visit regularly, and you either go to them to connect the new with the old or because they’re where you feel safe.

We all need a place to feel like ourselves, and sometimes, we need to learn who we are—which is something we all can relate to while traveling solo.

These are great places where you can meet other solo travelers, too. Third spaces are where you can build a community or a family, whether for an hour, a day, a weekend, or even for life. They are amazing for making memories and sharing your story.

Tips and Trips to Successfully Camp, Hike, and Tour Page, Arizona!

This post will lay out where I camped and what I did in May of 2022 while in Sedona, Arizona. These tips and tricks will help you have a great time when you head out there.