AI isn’t “ruining travel planning.”
The problem is people treating AI like an authority instead of a tool.
Solo travelers need a different approach: decision clarity, verification, and safety-first thinking.
We're starting a short series on AI literacy for solo travelers.

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Wherever I am in the world, a Russian or a South African helps me feel at home, even away from home, and away from Australians.

Sitting here listening to Russians speak, pulling the language out of my unconscious mind. Booked my accommodation with Russians, score. Kyrgyzstan soon. Maybe I'll feel more comfortable in Bishkek. Or just freezing.

https://whothefami.substack.com/p/wherever-i-am-a-russian-makes-me

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A Practical Trust Checklist for Solo Travelers https://tinyurl.com/482stht7

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I thought I was getting authentic stays. Instead, I got 90% creepy messages 😬 Here's what I learned about Couchsurfing safety

Read more: https://flip.it/u4PgpX

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No PowerPoints. No Wi-Fi. Just genuine human connection.

Even in the most intense of Southeast Asian countries, among all the mistrust — once you step out of the Tuk Tuk and into a local street food spot, everything changes. The coffee lady excited that I speak Khmer. A bubble of protection. A bubble of peace.

Even in the most lawless, hustle-driven cities, it's moments like these that keep me grounded.

https://whothefami.substack.com/p/no-powerpoints-no-wi-fi-just-genuine

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