1985“I was volunteering at Crisis homeless shelter for single people in London over Christmas, and was talking to this gentleman who is homeless right now but had travelled all around the world, had served in the merchant marines for the UK and for the United States of America.

“He had some of the best stories of anybody that I’ve met in my life. He said this was his theory on life. I just started laughing because I always have this thing when I’m travelling as a solo single woman where I’m more Hunter S Thompson with my life.

"I think it’s better to end this deal spent and worn out and having experienced everything you possibly can. I can understand why some people think you should be good, but I’m more on being safe”.

This is the smashing Kirsten Alana who runs a travel blog.

Taken in Edinburgh, Scotland during the Blogmanay event for New Year’s Eve 2012.

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