Claire Sturzaker

Claire Sturzaker is a blogger and digital nomad who guides solo female travelers in exploring the world responsibly and on a budget, providing actionable strategies and insights. She authors "Tales of a Backpacker," a comprehensive blog offering resources for independent adventures. Her writing also encompasses "Why Visit Barcelona" and "This Food Lover," reflecting her varied travel interests and expertise. Additionally, she contributes content to platforms such as The Broke Backpacker and Tripoto. Her full-time travel blogging career began in 2015, after a solo journey through South America transformed her initial blog, "Tales of Barcelona," into "Tales of a Backpacker." Drawing on over two decades of solo travel experience, she helps travelers plan safe, sustainable, and value-focused trips, often highlighting excellent deals on accommodations and attractions. Her advice places a particular emphasis on authentic local food and street eats. Her content, shaped by travels across more than forty countries, offers practical guidance for destinations ranging from Costa Rica and Mexico City to the Algarve and various regions within the UK. She encourages individuals, especially women over thirty, to embrace the independence and self-discovery that solo travel offers.