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I'm Gabby “Packs Light”—award-winning Gen Z Travel and Opportunity Addict Expert 🤓✈️ I took my first solo trip at 17 and part of me never came back. My story is one of delusional confidence (my TEDx Talk topic!), perseverance, adventure, and curiosity, and wonder.

 

I'm on a mission to help every young person fall in love with travel ASAP—because I know it changes lives! 

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"I just came from your TikTok live. I just wanted to say thank you for your wealth of information, it’s truly valuable for young, ambitious women!"
Connie, 18
Connie, 18
"Hi Gabby! I’m one of your Twitter followers. I’ve been solo traveling for one year. Your content helped me when I was a newbie 🥺 Solo travel has changed my life, career, and friendships for the better. Keep shining!!!"
Monica, 24
Monica, 24
"Gabby, I appreciate your posts and you have taught me so much through the years. You inspired me to apply myself and take control of opportunities right in front of me, which allowed me to travel the world through various scholarships like the Gilman! Thank you so so much."
Tatum, 22
Tatum, 22
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