Book Reading and Q&A for Female Solo Travelers

Book Reading and Q&A for Female Solo Travelers

  • ALL AGES

Author Danika Smith discusses her new book One Year and a One-Way Ticket: Ditching My Mother's Five-Year Plan to Travel Solo

By HI USA

Date and time

Sunday, March 23 · 5:15 - 6:45pm PDT.

Location

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

1436 2nd Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 United States

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • No venue parking

Join us for a Book Reading and Q&A for Female Solo Travelers!

Are you a female adventurer looking to explore the world on your own? Come to our event at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel to hear inspiring stories, tips, and tricks from experienced solo female traveler Danika Smith. Get ready to be empowered and motivated to embark on your own journey!

Our event will feature a reading from the new travel memoir One Year and a One-Way Ticket: Ditching My Mother's Five-Year Plan to Travel Solo. This will be followed by a Q&A with the author where you can ask all your burning questions about solo travel.

What to Expect:

  • Excerpts from the memoir, read by the author herself
  • A discussion of Danika's greatest lessons from solo travel to inspire and encourage fellow wanderers
  • A Q&A session offering practical tips and ideas for solo female travel safety
  • A book signing and casual mixer

Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or just starting out, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights for your next trip!

Find One Year and a One-Way Ticket: Ditching My Mother's Five-Year Plan to Travel Solo here.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I park?

There is no parking at HI Santa Monica. We recommend parking in garage across the street (Parking Structure 6). The first 90 minutes are free. The daily maximum is $25 on weekends.

How do I get to the Rapp Saloon?

Use the hostel entrance and turn left in the lobby. The Rapp Saloon is the brick building on your left when you enter.

What is HI Santa Monica?

HI Santa Monica is part of Hostelling International USA, the largest network of hostels in North America. HI USA is a non-profit with a mission to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

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For more than 90 years, HI USA has been the country’s leading hostel brand. We bring travelers together locally and from around the world, and that’s just the start. From local tours and curated travel experiences to events and experiential learning programs, HI USA strives to bring moments of cultural enrichment & understanding to everyone who stays with us or joins one of our events. We believe in the power of travel to foster a deeper understanding of people, places, and the world around – in fact, it’s our nonprofit mission. 

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