Originally from California, former corporate wealth management professional Kiersten Rich decided to take a hiatus to spend three months travelling abroad. In what turned out to be a life changing experience, her three-month journey would eventually pave the way for a life as a full-time traveler. Since then, Kiersten’s travel blog The Blonde Abroad – which lays a particular focus on solo female travel – has become one of the biggest travel platforms in the world today.

Having experienced the empowerment of solo travel for the very first time, it wasn’t long before Kiersten came to explore the world in a full-time capacity. Sharing fascinating insight into some of the world’s most far-flung destinations, her travel blog is now followed by a massive online audience. Since embarking on her travel adventure, Kiersten has visited 70 countries around the world. In doing so, she has boarded a staggering 446 flights, covering more than 845,000 miles in the process.

The success of the Blonde Abroad blog is partly due to its unique perspective on solo female travel. Kiersten’s determination to explore the far reaches of the globe solo serves as an inspiration for like-minded travelers who wish to experience solo travel for themselves. At the same time, Kiersten’s mix of content – which includes tips on the best destinations, packing guides, travel outfits and much more – ensures her platform enjoys widespread appeal with a diverse range of audiences.

Due to the success of her platform, Kiersten’s work has been picked up by many well-known publications. The Blonde Abroad has featured in the likes of The New York Times, Forbes, Marie Claire, Elite Daily, The Huffington Post, Afar, Business Insider, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Trip Advisor.

As part of her travels, Kiersten has shared compelling blogs, photography and video with the world. Since starting her journey, she has descended on countless destinations across North America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania. Sharing insight into her journey across several social media channels, Kiersten has also established herself as a beloved social media and travel influencer.

With more than 350,000 monthly readers behind her, Kiersten has also worked on several influencer marketing campaigns alongside a number of renowned brands. Through offering sponsored content, advertisements and even blogging retreats, Kiersten has become a valued partner to brands and fellow bloggers alike.

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