Solo travel can be life-changing. You’ll grow, reflect, and discover parts of yourself that group trips just don’t unlock. But let’s be real, as exciting as it is, it’s normal to worry about feeling lonely. The good news? You don’t have to be lonely to be alone. Whether you’re headed to Lisbon’s winding alleys or…
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Sustainability Stories: cross-cultural experiences by HI USA
For many of us, travel is about self-discovery. The most rewarding moments often come when you find yourself crossing paths with and learning from people from all walks of life and different backgrounds. In our Sustainability Stories series, we show you how hostels go above and beyond for the environment, culture and their communities. Today…
The 10 best places to travel alone
Backpacking and solo travel go together like peas and carrots, like Forrest and Jenny. Why should we wait for our friends to be ready to explore the world when we can venture out solo, meet heaps of incredible new people and discover an inner independence and sense of freedom that we never knew existed? More…
LAUNCHING A NEW WAY TO TRAVEL: THE SOLO SYSTEM
Solo travel never needs to be lonely – FACT! And yet, even the most seasoned solo travellers get pre-trip nerves. What we’re about to share will banish these anxious thoughts and fill every traveller with confidence that their travels will be as social as they want them to be. This is a new way to…
Planning A Solo Trip? We Need To Talk About Loneliness
You expected a lot from your first solo trip. A suntan. Obviously. Getting to know the world a little better. Making new friends. An epic Instagram account. Even a few of those ‘did I just bungee jump naked’ moments that you’ve pledged never to talk about. Ever. But loneliness? You probably never expected that. Yet,…
The best 11 Hostels in Hong Kong
How to find the best hostels in Hong Kong for your trip Dive into Hong Kong’s unique atmosphere, it’s an innovative mega-metropolis with a traditional Chinese heart. Whether you are here to treat yourself to a shopping splurge, to discover the beautiful temples surrounded by the city’s world-famous skyscrapers, or maybe you’re on a Chinese…
Solo Travel to Iran – Hitchhiking, Tinder and a 30-Day Marriage
True love lets nothing stand in its way. It transcends national boundaries, diplomatic animosities and cyber tyranny to bring two hearts together. This is more than mere poetic sentiments, it’s a living, breathing truth I found out for myself when I decided to travel to Iran earlier this year. Little did I know at the time…
I Love You, But Travel Is My Soulmate – An Open Letter
Dear Loved Ones: an open letter to those we leave behind… When I told you I was leaving, I didn’t know where I was heading. I just knew I had to go. You looked at me with an amused smile and sadness in your eyes. My excited ramblings about needing to escape my comfort zone…
71 Ways Your Life Will Change When You Travel Alone
Want to travel alone? You’re not the only one! Travelling alone will change your life. Don’t get me wrong, any form of wandering around this beautiful planet will bring changes and improvement to the lives of those with restless feet, but there’s something special about solo adventures. Travelling by yourself means not being able to rely…
To My Fellow Female Travellers Suffering From Nerves…
Hey Ladies, I’m talking to you – those of you reading this website, looking for tips and insights into what it might be like to quit the job that bores you senseless, condense your life into a backpack and go off in search of adventure. So, what’s stopping you? Are there people telling you that…
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