Who she is

Becky is from Lincolnshire. Her first trip with us was Japan at 23, followed by Costa Rica at 24, South Korea at 25 and Bali at 25.

Going in

She booked as she was coming to the end of a part time degree and an apprenticeship. She had always dreamed of travelling, but studying made it hard to get away during the cheaper months. She was fed up with people saying they would travel with her and never following through, and she did not want to rely on one person as her only travel companion. She wanted to meet like minded women to travel with, so she booked.

It was her first time outside Europe and her first solo flight. She was nervous about layovers so booked direct, and is now comfortable with layovers and has found a travel style that works for her.

The trip

The group helped her celebrate her 24th birthday. They wore kimonos, cooked a family hot pot over card games, and saw monkeys and the bamboo forest.

What changed

What has changed since is remarkable. She now feels confident organising trips herself, and focuses on a happy and adventurous life rather than the corporate ladder.

If you are nervous, her tip is that you can always meet another FFS girlie before the trip, so you have a familiar face when you arrive.