Archive - Chasing Carly

Why I Travel Solo + Tips for Your First Solo Trip

"You're doing this alone?" Hell yeah I am.

Jul 7 •

Carly Koemptgen

June 2025

Regrettable Tattoos & A 24-Hour Solo Trip

How a series of choices in Australia led me to Canada for a night.

Jun 6 •

Carly Koemptgen

May 2025

Me?! Host a group trip?! Maybe!

I'm exploring the idea of hosting a group trip.

May 29 •

Carly Koemptgen

The Big Bad Bipolar

Finally sharing the draft I've kept to myself for months.

May 23 •

Carly Koemptgen

April 2025

The Bush is Back, Baby!

Why I ditched my razor and maybe you can too.

Apr 9 •

Carly Koemptgen

March 2025

Offline Things I've Done This Month + 10 Things I No Longer Buy as a Frugal Girlie

Hiiiii friends!

Mar 28 •

Carly Koemptgen

February 2025

Platonic Love and Silly Little Hobbies

I’m not sure if it’s because there’s nothing else going on in February, but this month always has me reflecting on love and relationships….

Feb 21 •

Carly Koemptgen

Does everyone’s life feel like controlled chaos?

I got this message last week from a dear friend of mine, but it’s a topic that’s been on my mind for a while now.

Feb 12 •

Carly Koemptgen

January 2025

New Years Reflections, Conscious Consumption & The Art of Being Alone

New year, new newsletter. Or something like that.

Jan 31 •

Carly Koemptgen

What's going on here?

A little introduction to the Chasing Carly newsletter.

Jan 27 •

Carly Koemptgen

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