The Solo Female Travel Guide with everything you need to know to travel fearlessly.

 

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On this page, you will find a number of articles to help you overcome your fears to travel solo. You’ll see posts containing my best advice from my experience traveling solo for 2 years and counting. I’ve also included my experiences quitting my job to pursue travel along with fun travel stories of facing my own fears. But you won’t just hear from me, because while I’d like to go everywhere, that just hasn’t happened yet! So I enlist the help of fellow solo female travelers to provide additional inspiration!

Once again, welcome and know that you’ve joined a legit community of solo female travelers!

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Whether you’re new to solo travel or looking for some fresh inspiration, you’re sure to find it here.

The Ultimate Guide to Fearless Solo Female Travel

Last updated on March 19th, 2024 at 12:12 pmAre you ready to feel like a [...]

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How to Travel Alone for the First Time

Last updated on December 6th, 2022 at 10:47 pmCongrats! You’ve joined the solo female travel [...]

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What I’ve Learned About Traveling Solo as a Woman

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 07:56 pmIf I could go back and tell [...]

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Prepare for your First Solo Travel Adventure, while at Home

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:07 pmIn 2011 I moved to Detroit for [...]

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The Evolution of My Solo Travel Adventures

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:22 pmThe Evolution of My Solo Travel Adventures [...]

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6 Reasons Why Introverts are Made to Travel Solo

Introverts may finally have an advantage over the extroverts of this world through solo traveling. [...]

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Solo Travel Photography Tips: How to take Travel Photos of Yourself

Last updated on November 12th, 2021 at 02:14 amI used to feel really uncomfortable taking [...]

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Dating Abroad as a Solo Female Traveler

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 07:49 pmDating abroad as a solo female traveler [...]

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How to Use Travel Affirmations for Your Solo Trip

Last updated on November 13th, 2021 at 04:02 pmI used to roll my eyes when [...]

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How to Make Friends while Traveling Solo

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:11 pmOne of the biggest fears I had [...]

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Tips for Eating Alone While Traveling Solo and Enjoying It

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:12 pmInterestingly, one of the biggest concerns I [...]

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solo female travel safety

Safety is a priority when traveling alone as a woman. Don’t let fears about safety issues stop you from booking your trip. Just prepare with the tips below.

9 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travellers

Last updated on September 28th, 2021 at 10:24 pm9 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travellers [...]

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Solo Female Travel Advice from Solo Female Travelers

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:49 pmSolo Female Travel Advice, From Solo Female [...]

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37 Essential Solo Female Travel Safety Tips

Last updated on January 9th, 2024 at 02:24 pmThere are lots of solo female travel [...]

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travel planning

All of my top tips for planning an epic trip, including the favorite destinations from seasoned solo female travelers.

Prepare for your First Solo Travel Adventure, while at Home

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:07 pmIn 2011 I moved to Detroit for [...]

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Planning a Solo Trip? It’s Easy If You Do It Smart!

Last updated on November 12th, 2021 at 02:31 amAre you planning a solo trip? I’m [...]

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4 Steps to Decide Your Next Destination

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:24 pmBut where should I go first? The [...]

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The Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to Hostels

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:18 pmMy first solo trip was also the [...]

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The Unwritten Hostel Rules: Don’t Be That Girl When Staying In A Hostel Dorm Room

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 07:58 pmI rolled over to check my phone, [...]

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Trusted Hostel Reviews from the Travel Community

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:17 pmAs I put together my solo female [...]

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10 Tips for Successful Couchsurfing

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:21 pm10 Tips for Successful Couchsurfing In South [...]

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15+ Uncommon Solo Female Travel Destinations

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:14 pmBefore I purchased my first solo ticket, [...]

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how to pack

Everything you need to have in your backpack or suitcase for an enjoyable solo trip. This section includes destination specific packing lists.

The Items Every Solo Female Traveler Needs On Her Hostel Packing List

Last updated on April 26th, 2021 at 09:22 pmNine times out of ten, when I [...]

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Complete Peru Packing List For the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Last updated on July 2nd, 2024 at 07:36 pmIf you’re traveling to Cusco, Peru, to [...]

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The Ultimate Galapagos Packing List: 50 Essential Items

Last updated on February 17th, 2024 at 07:44 pmAh the Galapagos, a magical archipelago of [...]

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The Only Ireland Packing List You Need for Any Season

Last updated on December 10th, 2023 at 11:51 amPacking for Ireland does not have to [...]

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What to Pack in a Carry-On: Tips from a Former Over-Packer

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 07:44 pmI remember going on a family trip [...]

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An Ode to the Menstrual Cup: My DivaCup Review

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 07:46 pmIt’s funny, as I was trying to [...]

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quitting your job

Planning to quit your job to travel? I’ve got you!

Will I Regret Quitting My Job to Travel?

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:10 pmI ended my 20s with a bang. [...]

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