Solo Travel Articles

Being a Woman in a Country Where You Do Not Speak the Language

Age and gender are only limiting factors if you let them be, so get out there get lost in some mistranslations.

Reclaim Your Power After Harassment (or Worse) as a Solo Female Traveler

…While a lot of advice focuses on how to be prepared, it’s equally important to have strategies for recovering if harassment – or worse – happens on the road.

7 Reasons Why Everyone Should Travel Solo At Least Once

It takes a great deal of courage to set off on one’s own into unknown territory, but there is growth and empowerment in doing so. Renee Lo Iacono shares a few things traveling solo can teach you about yourself and the world.

14 Totally Awkward Solo Travel Situations. . . and How to Cope with Them

Sometimes solo travel gets uncomfortable. Brooke Schoenman and some of our favorite travel bloggers share awkward experiences they’ve had traveling on their own, and what to do if you find yourself in a similar situation.

Solo Travel: The Pros and Cons

What are the pros and cons of solo travel? Expert JoAnna Haugen weighs in on the reasons why (and why not) traveling alone may be for you.

12 Ways to Combat the Solo Traveler Blues

Solo traveling is incredibly rewarding, but even the most independent travelers get broad-sided with loneliness at times. Denise Esser shares 12 tips on combating the lone traveler blues to help ensure that your solo journey will be an unforgettable experience.

Overland Egypt: Notes for Women Traveling Alone

Forget what you saw about Egypt in the news. With the right attitude (and clothing) it’s a safe and lovely place to solo travel, even as a woman –Jenn Miller just did.

Best Solo Travel Tips from Those Who Have Done It

Solo travel can be a scary thing, particularly if you’ve never hit the road alone before. Many people would never plan a one week vacation alone much less contemplate a RTW trip without a partner to share it with. But as these solo travelers share, going at it alone can be one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to travel.

The Female Guide to Traveling Solo in Muslim Countries

Many brave female travelers shy away from travel in Muslim or Arab-influenced countries because of the intimidating travel advice and horror stories in guide books and the internet. Stephanie Pelser tells you why you should go and gives tips on how to have a harassment-free trip.

Travel for Yourself

Jenn Miller discusses how solo journeys can recenter and reenergize us to dive back into our chosen lives where we where so many hats and spin so many plates. She encourages you to give yourself the gift of a journey, as self care, this year.