Solo Travel

For experienced travelers, which destinations feel the most different today compared to around 5–10 years ago? I am asking because I visited Thailand last year (Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Phuket) and although I enjoyed the trip, it did not match my expectations. It felt less...

I’ve done a handful of solo trips so far and I genuinely love traveling alone, but I struggle with the social side of it. I keep reading about solo travelers who naturally end up meeting people in hostel common rooms or joining groups and continuing to travel together, but that...

I’m scheduled to travel to Europe in a couple of weeks for my first international trip outside the US. However, I’m starting to get quite anxious because my return flights back home have already been cancelled four times. The reasons given have been related to operational...

As someone who works in a hostel, I’ve noticed a growing shift in how guests behave, and I think it’s affecting the social atmosphere that hostels are known for. Many guests now complain that the “vibe” is dead or that the hostel feels unsociable, but in many cases the issue...

Hi! I’m a 20-year-old female currently studying in Wales, originally from the US. After my exams, I’ll have about 3 weeks in June to travel around Europe before heading home. I’m interested in visiting some of the more well-known tourist destinations since this is my first time...

I used to always bring people with me on cruises and even pay for them just so I wouldn’t have to travel alone. I’m currently going through a separation, and in March I finally went on a cruise solo. It turned out to be an amazing experience. I recently booked another solo...

I split my time between Toronto and the Los Angeles area for work and already travel fairly often alone. Last year, I took my first non-work solo trip to Mexico City for five days with no fixed plans, and I ended up loving the experience. I went again a few months later and...

I’ll be direct. If you don’t like being approached and harassed by strangers, Kabukicho is not a comfortable place to go. It was one of the worst solo travel experiences I’ve had. I entered the area near the Prince Hotel and walked toward Golden Gai. Along the way, I was...

I am new to staying in hostels and will be spending one night in Amsterdam in mid-May. I expect to arrive quite late, around 10 or 11 pm, and leave early the next morning at about 5:30 am due to work commitments. I will be staying in an 8-person female dorm and I am unsure about...

I am trying to decide the safest way to handle valuables like my passport and extra cash while traveling. In the past, I had money taken from a hotel safe, so since then I have preferred to carry everything with me. However, I am now planning a trip where I will be spending time...

Planning to visit Rome and Florence in May as a solo female traveller. I would like to understand if there are any safety concerns for my case.

Hi everyone! I’m (25F) going on a business trip to Milan in a few weeks and I’ve extended the trip for 4 nights so that I can go to Lake Como. It’ll be my first solo trip outside of the UK. I want to stay in the centre of Como so that everything is walkable, but I’m undecided...

Hi everyone, I (29F, USA) am planning my first trip to Europe for my 30th birthday from 8/4–8/17 with my dad. I know it’s peak summer season, but this trip is also special because it lines up with a total solar eclipse on my birthday (8/12), so I’m building the itinerary around...

I’m trying to travel around Southeast Asia on a Zimbabwean passport, and it’s been quite challenging. There are a few countries I can visit visa-free or easily, and I’ve already been to places like the Philippines, Cambodia, Phu Quoc, Malaysia, and Singapore. I also applied for...

Solo travel trip report covering Hong Kong and Macau. Hong Kong has long been a desired destination due to its portrayal in 1990s cinema, and the trip was finally completed in late March. The itinerary included 2 days in Macau and 4 days in Hong Kong. In Macau, travel began...

My daughter and I recently got back from a trip to Paris, and since I found this forum helpful before going, I wanted to share a few takeaways. We found Parisians to be very pleasant, and it was enjoyable just hearing them speak French. Their style is effortlessly elegant, and...

I saw this question on Twitter, but most of the responses were focused on U.S. cities, so I wanted to ask a more global group of travelers here. Which cities have you visited that gave off a dark or uncomfortable vibe? For me, I’d say Bangkok. Not the entire city, it can be...

I am planning a 6-day solo safari itinerary in Kenya and want feedback on whether the pacing is realistic or too rushed. My current plan includes visits to Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara National Reserve, with travel days between each location and...

I usually travel solo and really enjoy the freedom it gives, especially being able to plan my days without needing to coordinate with others. That said, on longer trips it can sometimes feel a bit lonely at times, though not always. Recently I’ve been seeing group trips designed...

I’m a 23-year-old solo female traveler from Canada with a trip planned to Greece from May 29 to June 10. I’ve been very excited about this trip, as Greece has been on my bucket list for a long time. Recently, coworkers mentioned a travel health warning reported by various news...

Many people describe solo travel as a great experience, but in many cases “solo” seems to mainly refer to the act of traveling alone rather than the entire trip. A lot of solo travelers still meet people and join groups at their destination. I’m curious how enjoyable fully...

I’m a 39F currently traveling solo in Malaysia, and I’ve noticed something that’s been building up over multiple trips. Across different countries, my negative experiences while traveling have almost always involved men—things like openly burping or farting in public, spitting...

I’m 19M and currently on my first solo trip in Hanoi. I arrived yesterday but didn’t do much because I was extremely jet lagged and mostly just rested. Today was supposed to be my first proper day exploring, but it didn’t really go that way. Even though I slept around 8.5 hours,...

I want to talk about a side of living in Vietnam that I don’t see mentioned very often, especially when it comes to the smaller daily-life adjustments that can affect women more directly. I realized I had to be careful with fake products online, especially from Lazada and...

hey all, when I hit the age of twenty-seven it was like something in me snapped. I was working a dead-end job, single, and living with my parents. Don't ask me why, but I woke up that birthday and booked random trips, one of which happened to be to Estonia. I landed in Tallinn,...