My name is Sophie Mendel, and I’m an American travel writer and editor currently residing in Chicago, Illinois, USA. I have traveled to 43 countries and lived in 5, am fluent in English and Spanish (and am always in the process of learning more languages), and love lugging my guitar around the world with me! Follow my travels on Instagram @theunboundedtraveler!
Buenos Aires is a magical city. The people are beautiful, the food is delicious, and the accents are seductive. I had the privilege of living… Read More »10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Buenos Aires
“This is indeed India, the land of dreams and romance, of fabulous wealth and fabulous poverty…the country of a thousand nations and a hundred tongues…the… Read More »Hot Air Ballooning in India: A Snapshot of Humanity
As a solo female traveler myself, I know firsthand how intimidating it can be to get out there and see the world on your own.… Read More »Top 5 Destinations for Solo Female Travelers
When you’re scrolling through Instagram and every other photo is of someone lounging in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, or drinking a tiny cappuccino at a picturesque… Read More »How To Travel The World: A Guide To Getting Started
Both in my experience and from what I’ve heard from others, the two most common reasons preventing people from traveling are time and money, and… Read More »A Backpacker’s Guide to Traveling on the Cheap: 6 Tips for Traveling on a Budget
As someone who has never particularly enjoyed being alone, the thought of traveling the world completely by myself was intimidating to say the least. I… Read More »Adventures of a Solo Traveler: My Experiences Abroad