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Welcome to SJ on the map, a blog about my life, travel and books. Passionate about female solo travelling, I'm a dreamer, writer, teacher, lover of food, with a want to share this with you. So, sit back, relax, and read on.

Ultimate Solo Travel Guide

Seven years ago I took my first solo travel trip. I was 18 years old and I'd just finished my first year at university. I needed money...

Sarah Jane Callender

Dec 27, 20225 min read

A Budget Traveller's Guide to Singapore

I could say this about every country I’ve visited, but I needed more time here! So, here’s my whistle-stop tour of Singapore, with...

Sarah Jane Callender

Aug 23, 20224 min read

20 things 2020 has taught me

I'm sat on my living room sofa with a blanket, watching Christmas movies with a hot chocolate, about to plan my lessons for the next...

Sarah Jane Callender

Dec 29, 202010 min read

An expat's first month in the UAE

A whistle stop tour of my first month in the UAE. Read more for my top tips, my reasons for coming here and the best sightseein

Sarah Jane Callender

Apr 18, 20206 min read

5 feminist books not on your bookshelf

A list of my go to feminist books that aren't on your typical shelf. They'll make you laugh, cry but most of all, teach you something new.

Sarah Jane Callender

Apr 17, 20203 min read

CURRENTLY I'M READING

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SJ ON THE MAP

Ultimate Solo Travel Guide

A Budget Traveller's Guide to Singapore

20 things 2020 has taught me

An expat's first month in the UAE

5 feminist books not on your bookshelf

CURRENTLY I'M READING

"Reading is a passport to countless adventures"

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