This Rare Earth

A travel resource for the adventurous and often-solo female

This Rare Earth

A travel resource for the adventurous and often-solo female 🤍

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Monica from This Rare Earth, hiking and solo traveling in the California desert.

Hi, I’m Monica!

Welcome to This Rare Earth.

I’ve been traveling the world for over 15 years now, primarily as a solo female, to offbeat destinations like Oman, Qatar, Lithuania, Egypt, and more. I am an expert in solo female travel, destinations in the Middle East, and outdoor adventures.

I started this blog to provide a planning resource for other adventurous travelers, and to prove that the world is not as scary as the media might have you think.

So whether you are exploring the picture perfect islands of French Polynesia or the USA‘s vast and rugged landscapes, This Rare Earth is a resource for you!

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