About Adventures with Sarah
Travel isn’t just about seeing new places; it’s about reclaiming your sense of wonder.
If you’re a solo female traveler, an empty nester, a backpacker, or someone who believes that the best adventures happen when you pack light and lean into the local culture, you’ve found your home.
Why Subscribe?
Written by Sarah Murdoch, a veteran tour guide and travel entrepreneur, this Substack is designed to cut through the noise of superficial travel posts. We focus on intentional travel: finding the soul of a destination, cultural connection through travel, and navigating the world with nothing more than a carry-on. We are also a very practical group of experienced travelers that don’t mind writing investigative reports on the perfect pair of travel underpants.
When you subscribe to Adventures with Sarah, you get:
Weekly Deep Dives: From the ancient history of Indonesia to the hidden culinary gems of Thailand.
The Art of Packing Light: Practical, no-nonsense tips to help you ditch the heavy suitcase and travel with freedom.
Industry Trends: Real talk about where travel is heading in 2026 and how to stay ahead of the curve.
VIP Tour Access: Early access and discounts on our small group adventures.
What Readers are Saying
“Sarah doesn’t just show you where to go; she shows you how to be a traveler, not a tourist.”
Choose Your Journey
Free Subscribers receive occasional public posts and travel tips.
Paid Members receive early access and a discount on Adventures with Sarah’s tour line-up, weekly posts, full archive access, city guides with Sarah’s recommended hotels, restaurants, sights and more.
Join the Adventure
We are a community of curious, independent spirits who aren’t afraid to get a little lost if it means finding a great story. Whether you’re planning your next big expedition to Southeast Asia or just looking for a better way to pack your socks, I’m glad you’re here.
Ready to join the adventure? Subscribe and Andiamo! (let’s go!)
