Posts by Sonja Pears

Hi there! I’m Sonja Pears, and I’m absolutely thrilled you’ve landed here at TravelingNext. As a dedicated travel blogging enthusiast, my mission is simple: to help you maximize your vacation time and travel smarter, all while cutting down on the overwhelming planning process.

My love affair with travel began many years ago, sparked by a spontaneous road trip through the Canadian Rockies. That journey opened my eyes to the incredible beauty and diversity our world holds, and since then, I’ve been hooked. From navigating bustling marketplaces in Southeast Asia to finding hidden gems in European countryside villages, every trip has been a lesson and an adventure.

Here at TravelingNext, I pour all of that experience and meticulous research into creating content that genuinely helps. You won’t find generic advice here. Instead, I focus on providing useful travel tips and practical information that I’ve personally vetted or thoroughly researched. This includes everything from efficient packing strategies and finding the best flight deals to discovering authentic local experiences and staying safe on the road.