Anna Brech

3 weeks ago | flashpack.com | Anna Brech

There were a lot of reasons why I went on my first group solo trip to Thailand, but my Dad was definitely one of them. Even when he was very sick, he encouraged me to travel and live my life. Throughout much of my 20s and 30s, I dreamt of traveling the world. But I kept putting it off. I thought that I’d wait until I got married and go with my husband. Then I turned 40 and my Dad passed away – everything happened at once.

1 month ago | flashpack.com | Anna Brech

I hadn’t traveled much before my first ever solo trip to Thailand last month. I often thought about it, and asked friends to go with me. But they either didn’t have money, or they were coupled up and doing their own thing. Others just weren’t interested in having an adventure. It got to the point where I thought, “I’m going to stop waiting for other people.” I was ready for something exciting: I wanted to push myself by meeting people and trying new experiences.

1 month ago | flashpack.com | Anna Brech

My first solo trip to Bali was five years in the making. I kept seeing Flash Pack adventures pop up on my Instagram feed, and every single one looked out-of-this-world. But it was also quite a difficult time of life for me. We went through Covid, and I made a decision to trade my London commute for village life. I also suffered from social phobia (made worse by multiple lockdowns). So I had to work on myself first, including lots of therapy.

2 months ago | flashpack.com | Anna Brech

Flash Pack reviews come in all shapes and sizes. Here’s just a taste of our feedback from solo travelers all around the world, with insight on everything from Flash Pack guides to the group dynamic, hotels and unique local experiences: "I felt genuinely connected, safe and cared for" “The people I traveled with in Egypt were friendly and joyful, and I felt really aligned to the vision that Flash Pack has created. Our guide Faten is one of the most knowledgeable and spirited humans I’ve ever met.

2 months ago | flashpack.com | Anna Brech

Erin Carroll 24th Apr 2025 6 min read 1687 A few years ago, I went through a major transitional phase in my life. I moved to Indianapolis after 10 years in Seattle. I bought a house for the first time, and ended a five-year relationship. I also started, quit and restarted a new job. I’d been living with someone else for a long time, but suddenly I found myself single in a brand new city, re-discovering my independence.