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Janice Waugh
All Articles - Solo Traveler28 September 2014 · Updated 7 February 2022
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“Here are tips and advice to help you travel alone without being lonely and enjoy the social side of solo travel.”
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Adventurous Kate
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14 Best Destinations for First-Time Solo Female Travelers - Adventurous Kate6 January 2022 · Updated 21 April 2023
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“If you’re completely new to solo travel, and especially if you haven’t traveled much, I recommend starting small. Go visit a destination within a few hours of your home, and stay one or two nights. That’s it. Keep the stakes low.”
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“But if I've learnt anything from my conversations with solo travel experts, it's that this is an opportunity to savour, not fear.”
Pete Rojwongsuriya
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Going it Alone: 10 Best Places to Visit for Solo Travelers28 October 2025 · Updated 21 July 2026
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“If you’re just starting your first solo journey and looking for your first destination, Thailand is your best bet!”
Tracey Nesbitt
Solo Female Travel Safety: Advice for What Women Worry About5 June 2023 · Updated 6 June 2023
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“Ultimately, it is better to try to blend in than risk offending or drawing the wrong kind of attention to yourself.”
Carol Cram
Solo Travel Tips for Women: How to Explore Art & Culture on Your Own Terms18 November 2024 · Updated 30 April 2026
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“When you travel alone, you get to go where you want to go when you want to go there. You can spend all day rushing from site to site or take the afternoon off for a nap.”
Jen Murphy
I Love Solo Travel. Here Are the Best Places to Go and What to Know.15 December 2024 · Updated 2 July 2026
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“Here are some tips and tricks for making the most of a solo trip. I always email my mom my rough itinerary. It includes the contact information for any hotels I’ve already booked or the names of campsites where I plan to stay.”
Brooke Saward
The 20 Best places for solo female travel - World of Wanderlust17 June 2026 · Updated 30 June 2026
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“If I were to pick just one thing that has made me who I am today, it would be solo travel.”
Marek Bron
Best Countries to Travel Solo: 10 Bloggers Share Their Favorites30 June 2021 · Updated 17 June 2026
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“Taking your first step in traveling solo is less scary when you can see how it has inspired others. That’s why I asked 10 travel bloggers to share their favorite solo destinations.”
Natalie Rushing
Where to Take Your First Solo Trip in the U.S.: 8 Safe + Easy Cities24 December 2025 · Updated 5 April 2026
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“Yes. The U.S. is one of the easiest places to take your first solo trip because transportation is simple, English is widely spoken, and you can choose destinations that match your comfort level while still having plenty to do independently.”
Hayley Simpson
The 12 Best Places to Travel Alone in the US for Solo Female Travellers12 April 2018
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“Now, these are just my personal recommendations. But always trust your gut and do what feels right for you.”
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“Most solo female travelers are worried about safety and loneliness but I think you can mitigate both if you choose your neighborhood wisely. Book a tour or a group activity. Pick a hotel with social spaces and helpful staff over an Airbnb. Limit your drinking.”
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Rick Steves
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Tips for Traveling Solo22 August 2013 · Updated 20 February 2024
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“Traveling solo has its pros and cons — and for me, the pros far outweigh the cons. When you're on your own, you're independent and in control. You can travel at your own pace, do the things that interest you, eat where and when you like, and splurge where you want…”
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Kristin Addis
Where to Travel Alone for the First Time: 19 of the Best Countries26 May 2024
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“I hope this guide has inspired you to finally take that first step into solo travel and visit one of the many incredible places on this list!”
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Amy-Jo Lynch, PhD
A Guide to Solo Travel: Travelling Alone With Confidence — Be Your Own Date6 July 2021 · Updated 14 March 2024
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“So if you plan to travel solo, follow this guide to instil confidence and to help alleviate some of the worries that you may have. Don't be afraid to go it alone.”
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Katherine
Safe and Solo: 12 Essential Solo Travel Safety Tips for SoloTravellers.8 December 2025
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“Staying safe isn’t about fear. It’s about being wise, resourceful, and prepared. Every traveller’s risk tolerance is different, so pick what works for you. Travelling solo can be transformative and deeply liberating when done smartly.”
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Neil Bathia
What is Solo Travel? Freedom, Growth & the Real Definition — aavaaraneil • Solo Travel & Photography Blog6 May 2025 · Updated 14 April 2026
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“To me the point of solo travel, at it’s core, is about ‘freedom’, ‘exploration/adventure’ and ‘growth’.”
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Emily Hart
I'm a woman who's traveled solo to all 50 states. Here are my top safety tips for travelers.7 February 2025
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“These are the top safety tips I give to less-experienced and new solo travelers.”
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Theresa
Ultimate Montreal Solo Travel Guide for a Flawless Trip21 December 2023 · Updated 5 January 2024
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“I loved Montreal for solo female travel and felt very comfortable wandering along the old port, visiting museums, and exploring trendy neighborhoods near Mount Royal. A travel companion is definitely not a requirement for soaking in this city’s romantic cobblestone paths and mountaintop views.”
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“Traveling by myself has taught me things I couldn’t learn anywhere else. I learned how I like to spend my time, self-reliance, and I learned that I could go (just about) anywhere and do (just about) anything. And no one can take that knowledge or independence from me. It’s freedom.”
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Ciara Johnson
25 TIPS TO STAY SAFE AS A SOLO FEMALE TRAVELER | HOW I MADE IT OUT ALIVE - Showit Blog22 February 2018 · Updated 22 March 2023
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“However, solo female travel can be safe and fun! I’m living proof. Yes, risks and danger lie everywhere – even in your hometown. Like anything else in life though, the best thing you can do is take the necessary precautions before entering a risky situation.”
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Brock
What Does Solo Travel Actually Mean? | SoloTravel36519 May 2020 · Updated December 22, 2020
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“I think many people believe that we must travel without a companion to be labeled as a solo-traveler – but, I tend to disagree with this. Local people are the only exception.”
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Courtney Leopard
THE 15 BEST FIRST TIME SOLO TRAVEL DESTINATIONS - She Travelled the World1 November 2023 · Updated 19 December 2025
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“Ultimately, the destination you choose will determine how much you enjoy your first solo trip, so it’s imperative that you pick wisely, with this post, I hope I can give you a guiding hand to the best choices!”
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Kristin Harris
17 Incredible Places You Should Travel Alone In Your Twenties21 March 2017
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“Everyone should travel alone at least once and Hawaii is a great place to start!”
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Shannon
Honest Safety Advice for Traveling Alone as a Woman15 December 2025 · Updated 7 October 2024
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“Have enough fear to keep you present each moment of your travels, enough to keep you cautious, but not enough to stop you from traveling.”
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Diego Salas Oviedo
Costa Rica vs Mexico in 2026: Safer, But Not Cheaper3 June 2026
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“Costa Rica is safer for solo travelers; Mexico has more nightlife scene (especially in Tulum, CDMX, Sayulita). Depends what you want.”