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Hello, my name is Stephanie and welcome to Girl Gone Solo! I write about my solo adventures and share photos, tips, and recommendations with the hopes of inspiring you to do the same.

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  • Louis//say hello to my so fresh and so clean baby! #maltese #mybaby #picoftheday #instapet #cutiealert #sundayfunday #petsofinstagram #doggy🐶 #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #igers #instagood
  • Broken ankle can’t keep me down! #happycincodemayo #girlgonesolo #naturalhair #blessed #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsmile #blackgirljoy #happy #picoftheday #melaninpoppin #melaninmagic #igers #instagood
  • Had my appointment with an orthopedic surgeon who will be following me during my recovery in the States. He was so impressed with the screws and plates in my ankle and the overall surgery. He said he couldn’t even see the fracture because the surgery was spectacular. He was not sure what to expect when I made the appointment and was expecting the worse because of his previous experience with patients who had surgery abroad but moreso because I was coming from “Africa.” He kept going on and on about how he was not expecting that from “Africa” and that I received Cadillac care because the tools and equipments they used for my surgery are not even used in the States because they are so expensive. “Wow, you got state of the art care!” When I told him how much everything cost he looked at me like I had 8 heads. The whole time I’m thinking he probably imagined me in some hut in “Africa” being put together with mud and lion hairs. In fact, I think many of my friends and family were imagining something similar when I told them I was just going to have my surgery in South Africa. Yes, amazing and even better healthcare exist outside the U.S. and it’s cheaper too. #accidentwhiletraveling #travelinsurance #girlgonesolo #orifsurgery #anklesurgery #recovery #surgeryabroad #picoftheday #injurywhiletraveling #recoveringfromsurgery #africa
  • Finally cleared to fly home. Over 27 hours of traveling time with a big ass heavy boot 😩😩😩. Thank goodness for business and first class. #emiratesairline #accidentswhiletraveling #girlgonesolo #travelgram #travelfly #ankleinjury #recoverybegins #lifeafteranklesurgery #surgeryabroad #picoftheday #planelife
  • Spent 5 weeks in Cape Town due to an unfortunate event. There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. Looking forward to getting back on my feet (literally) and back to my travels. #girlgonesolo #accidentswhiletraveling #travelinsurance #feelinglucky #capepointlighthouse #journeyahead #lighthouse #capepoint #capetown #southafrica #picoftheday #innclusive #instatravelling #travelgram #wanderlust #nomadlife
  • When your friends fly to a whole other continent to take care of you! #girlgonesolo #imaluckygirl #feelinglucky #feelinglove #pegleg #travelingoncrutches #capetown #southafrica #accidentswhiletraveling #injury #recovery #anklesurgeryrecovery #picoftheday #igers #instagood #journey #
  • Today is the first day I’ve stepped out to see the sun since my surgery. Cabin fever is real and I was going crazy laying in bed looking at a ceiling. I got up, put some makeup on and came to Openwine. I went to the restaurant the day before my incident and quickly became acquainted with the staff and owner. Upon my arrival to the restaurant following my surgery, everyone there was already aware of my incident and helped to make sure I was comfortable and kept my leg elevated with beautiful pillows. Mentally, this has been difficult but my friends, family, and complete strangers continue to keep me up. #girlgonesolo #capetown #southafrica #openwine #travelinsurance #accidentswhiletraveling #injury #postsurgerylife #postsurgeryrecovery #willdrinkfortravel #selfcare #cabinfever #surgerywhileabroad #accidentswhileabroad #blackandabroad #suitcaseliving #travelingsuitcase #blackgirltraveling #picoftheday #instatravel
  • 30 minutes before my accident // You never know how your life will change. But I am thankful for everyone who stood by me and helped me during this difficult time. I met some amazing people, shared some awesome meals, and made incredible friends. #capetown2018 #knownewfriends #southafrica #girlgonesolo #travelingwhileblack #innclusive #nomadness #travelnoire #blacktravelfeed #blacktravelgram #pictureoftheday #instatravel #instagood #igers #travellersofinstagram #beenaroundtheworld

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  • Louis//say hello to my so fresh and so clean baby! #maltese #mybaby #picoftheday #instapet #cutiealert #sundayfunday #petsofinstagram #doggy🐶 #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #igers #instagood
  • Broken ankle can’t keep me down! #happycincodemayo #girlgonesolo #naturalhair #blessed #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsmile #blackgirljoy #happy #picoftheday #melaninpoppin #melaninmagic #igers #instagood
  • Had my appointment with an orthopedic surgeon who will be following me during my recovery in the States. He was so impressed with the screws and plates in my ankle and the overall surgery. He said he couldn’t even see the fracture because the surgery was spectacular. He was not sure what to expect when I made the appointment and was expecting the worse because of his previous experience with patients who had surgery abroad but moreso because I was coming from “Africa.” He kept going on and on about how he was not expecting that from “Africa” and that I received Cadillac care because the tools and equipments they used for my surgery are not even used in the States because they are so expensive. “Wow, you got state of the art care!” When I told him how much everything cost he looked at me like I had 8 heads. The whole time I’m thinking he probably imagined me in some hut in “Africa” being put together with mud and lion hairs. In fact, I think many of my friends and family were imagining something similar when I told them I was just going to have my surgery in South Africa. Yes, amazing and even better healthcare exist outside the U.S. and it’s cheaper too. #accidentwhiletraveling #travelinsurance #girlgonesolo #orifsurgery #anklesurgery #recovery #surgeryabroad #picoftheday #injurywhiletraveling #recoveringfromsurgery #africa
  • Finally cleared to fly home. Over 27 hours of traveling time with a big ass heavy boot 😩😩😩. Thank goodness for business and first class. #emiratesairline #accidentswhiletraveling #girlgonesolo #travelgram #travelfly #ankleinjury #recoverybegins #lifeafteranklesurgery #surgeryabroad #picoftheday #planelife
  • Spent 5 weeks in Cape Town due to an unfortunate event. There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. Looking forward to getting back on my feet (literally) and back to my travels. #girlgonesolo #accidentswhiletraveling #travelinsurance #feelinglucky #capepointlighthouse #journeyahead #lighthouse #capepoint #capetown #southafrica #picoftheday #innclusive #instatravelling #travelgram #wanderlust #nomadlife
  • When your friends fly to a whole other continent to take care of you! #girlgonesolo #imaluckygirl #feelinglucky #feelinglove #pegleg #travelingoncrutches #capetown #southafrica #accidentswhiletraveling #injury #recovery #anklesurgeryrecovery #picoftheday #igers #instagood #journey #
  • Today is the first day I’ve stepped out to see the sun since my surgery. Cabin fever is real and I was going crazy laying in bed looking at a ceiling. I got up, put some makeup on and came to Openwine. I went to the restaurant the day before my incident and quickly became acquainted with the staff and owner. Upon my arrival to the restaurant following my surgery, everyone there was already aware of my incident and helped to make sure I was comfortable and kept my leg elevated with beautiful pillows. Mentally, this has been difficult but my friends, family, and complete strangers continue to keep me up. #girlgonesolo #capetown #southafrica #openwine #travelinsurance #accidentswhiletraveling #injury #postsurgerylife #postsurgeryrecovery #willdrinkfortravel #selfcare #cabinfever #surgerywhileabroad #accidentswhileabroad #blackandabroad #suitcaseliving #travelingsuitcase #blackgirltraveling #picoftheday #instatravel
  • 30 minutes before my accident // You never know how your life will change. But I am thankful for everyone who stood by me and helped me during this difficult time. I met some amazing people, shared some awesome meals, and made incredible friends. #capetown2018 #knownewfriends #southafrica #girlgonesolo #travelingwhileblack #innclusive #nomadness #travelnoire #blacktravelfeed #blacktravelgram #pictureoftheday #instatravel #instagood #igers #travellersofinstagram #beenaroundtheworld
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Welcome to Girl Gone Solo where I share photos, tips, stories, and recommendations from my solo adventures. Sometimes I’ll have someone or two (or three) tag along, but usually I am on my own. I want to inspire and motivate you to live boldly and not wait on anyone.

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