When I decided to travel alone around South America, most people I encountered had an opinion on my decision. ‘Wasn’t I afraid?’ ‘Had I considered how dangerous it was?’ ‘Wouldn’t I be better off going on an organised tour instead?’ I could barely get through a day without someone I half knew citing their own…
Tag: Solo travel
Nervous About Solo Travel? Here's Why You Shouldn't Be…
When I first told other people that I was going on a trip around the world, the first question I almost ALWAYS heard from people was: “Who with?” When I replied that I travel alone, I remember being peppered with pitying glances, frightened facial expressions, and numerous anxious questions. Yes, I am a woman who travels…
Everything You Need To Know About Planning A Solo Gap Year
Planning your solo gap year isn’t so much about ‘planning’ in the traditional sense. Too many hard and fast plans will suck all the spontaneity and adventure out of your first solo adventure. However, there are some things you need to know for before, during and after your trip. Since I just got back from my solo gap year…
The Best Summer Destinations For Singles
Travelling when you are single is an experience we have all had or will have at some point. And it’s great! No, not for the obvious reasons you’re thinking of. Or rather: not just for those. Travelling when you’re single allows you to do so many things that you couldn’t do as a couple. We…
Assumptions vs. Realities of Solo Female Travel
A year or so ago, I decided to travel South America solo. Family, colleagues, friends, and strangers all rushed at me flushed face the minute they heard the news, deploring my decision, pleading with me to reconsider to a ‘safer location’. They seemed to have a lot of assumptions about why solo travel doesn’t suit…
8 things I learnt as a solo female traveller in South America
Last year I spent six months travelling from Buenos Aires to Bogota on my lonesome. Here are some of the lessons I learnt while travelling South America alone… 1 – You’re not an anomaly The way people speak, you’d think solo female travel were a new invention. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Everywhere…
Backpacking by yourself – 10 simple tips to take the edge off
Are you about to set off on your travels all on your lonesome? Feeling a bit daunted about backpacking by yourself? Check out these 10 simple tips for solo travellers that will get you feeling pumped for your next adventure. Open up to fellow travellers! Hostels have many plus points. Granted, one of them is…
Solo female travel – Nine myths and one truth
“Along the way I’ve heard every misconception about solo female travellers you can imagine, so I’m here to set the record straight with nine myths and one truth about solo female travel…” – This week’s guest blogger is Stephanie Yoder, a girl who can’t sit still. She’s a traveller, a writer and blogger at Twenty Something…
20 tips for solo travellers
Solo travel is one of life’s most inspiring adventures. No matter where you do it or how, it seems to bring a renewed passion for and understanding of the world around you. It can be a bit of a daunting undertaking, so here are 20 tips for solo travellers: 1. Plan in advance Do some…
3 Problems With Travelling Alone, Plus How To Fix Them
By Katrinka Nadworny of Katrinka Abroad . The first time I travelled alone was born of stubbornness. I was determined to travel for a full month after my study abroad program ended. When the friend who was supposed to join me for the last half backed out, I decided to go it alone. It didn’t start well….
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