One-Way Ticket – The Ultimate Solo Travel & Backpacking Guide (PDF – EN)

🎉 Launch price until November 10, 2026 – the price goes up after that.

✨ For you, if you have a safe life and a restless heart.

You've thought about it a hundred times: just go. But quitting feels scary, traveling alone feels scarier, and "maybe next year" keeps winning.

I know that feeling. I quit my safe job in Switzerland three times. Two years ago I left alone on a one-way ticket. Today I live in Mexico with Zayan, the kitten I rescued in San Luis Potosí, and Lola, the puppy I adopted on a beach on the Oaxaca coast.

One-Way Ticket is the step-by-step roadmap I wish I'd had: 8 parts that take you from "I'd love to, but…" to your first night on the road. Part travel memoir, part practical handbook: you travel with me from sunrise on the Acatenango volcano to sunset in Puerto Escondido, and along the way you get everything you need to plan your own journey.

📸 A few moments from my solo travels:

What's inside (150+ pages, 8 parts):

• My story: Switzerland, Vietnam, Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and southern Canada, with all the fears, tears and happy moments
• Ready to take the leap: mindset, quitting your job, budgeting and saving, visas, insurance and an admin checklist
• Solo backpacking basics: route planning, one-backpack packing list, hostels, tours, Workaway & house-sitting, night buses, money & tipping guide
• Solo female travel: safety & gut feeling, common scams, arriving at night, partying safely, periods on the road, emergency plan
• 6 country guides: Vietnam, Spain, Mexico, Guatemala (Acatenango), Peru (how to book Machu Picchu right) and Canada (road trip by car & tent), with costs and insider tips, plus entry info for US, Canadian, UK and Australian travelers
• Working on the road: remote work, coworking hostels and how to build something of your own
• Adopting animals abroad: the short version of “Adopted Abroad”
• Traveling & living with dogs & cats: the best tips from all 8 The Pet Compass guides
• Printable bonus: trip planner, budget planner, expense tracker, hostel checklist, emergency card and “My journey starts here”

📄 Instant download · 2 PDFs: US Letter and A4 · 150+ pages · English · Read on your phone, tablet & laptop · Full of photos from my travels

🎁 Want the turbo version? Get the Freedom Bundle: One-Way Ticket + Adopted Abroad + Paws on the Move – and save over 20% compared to buying them separately.

Your three options: You can keep dreaming and scrolling travel videos. You can pay for an organized tour that decides everything for you. Or you can plan your own trip, with a guide from someone who did it alone.

Honest note: This book makes the leap easier for you, not effortless. The first weeks alone are the hardest. That's why Part 1 shows you mine, fears and tears included.

For you, if you dream of traveling: woman or man, with or without a pet, for three weeks or for good.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a physical book?
No – it's an e-book (PDF) you can download instantly after purchase. Read it on your phone, tablet or laptop, and print the planner pages as often as you like. Nothing is shipped.

Which paper sizes are included?
You get 2 PDFs: US Letter and A4.

Is it scary to travel alone?
At first, yes. Parts 3 and 4 show you, step by step, how to stay safe, spot scams and arrive at night.

Is this book only for women?
No. It's for you if you want to travel solo. Part 4 is written especially for you if you're a woman traveling alone.

Do I need a pet for this book to be worth it?
No. Parts 1 to 6 are a complete solo travel guide. The dog and cat chapters are a bonus for you if you travel with a pet or are thinking about adopting one on the road.

Which countries are covered?
Vietnam, Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and Canada, plus a bonus route Mexico → Guatemala → Peru.

How up to date is the information?
As of fall 2026. Entry rules and prices change, so each country guide tells you where to check the official sources.

Can I get a refund?
Because this is a digital download, returns and refunds aren't possible. If you have a question, just send me a message.

Based on personal experience and research; not medical, veterinary or legal advice. For personal use only.