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# A Chance To Breathe
- URL: https://feraltravel.co/a-chance-to-breathe/
- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:15.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-18T22:48:45.000Z
- Author: Feral Travel
- Tags: Solo Travel

### A few notes

There's so many apps out there for solo travelers it can be tempting to just download them 'in case'. I think the better approach is to have a toolkit of apps you're familiar with that serve a distinct purpose for your travel. Here's a good list if you need somewhere to start. 

[The Best Travel Apps For Independent Solo Travellers \[Silvia's Trips\] ](https://silvias-trips.com/best-travel-apps/?ref=feraltravel.co) 

You don't have to choose between being spontaneous and being prepared. I think each of us has a balance point between the two, and some skew further one way or the other. I admit I'm more of a planner, but I always leave time to wander and see where the day takes me. 

[13 Dos & Don’ts of Solo Travel: A Guide to Smart Adventuring \[My Bibimbap Life\] ](https://mybibimbaplife.com/blog/travel-dos-and-donts?ref=feraltravel.co) 

Guides to solo travel make me cringe a bit. This one didn't. The advice is practical and actionable at the same time. If you're headed out for your first time, give it a read. 

[What to Expect on Your First Solo Trip: A Beginner’s Guide to Solo Female Travel \[Flight Mode\] ](https://flightmodefeven.com/url-first-solo-trip-what-to-expect/?ref=feraltravel.co) 

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### Solo travel tip

**Being Alone Isn’t the Same as Being Lonely**  
It's helpful when you feel loneliness creeping in to acknowledge it and treat it like the passing feeling it is. It's not a sign that things are falling apart or that you're not succeeding. Take a moment to sit with it and decide if it's best served by a bit of rest, a chance to breathe and notice where you are, or perhaps take it as a reminder of the freedom. 

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### A few useful solo travel resources I came across

- [Rental Car Pickup Checklist for Your First Solo Trip \[*Lori Loves Adventure*\]](https://lorilovesadventure.com/rental-car-pickup-checklist/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [Best Surf Camps In The World For Solo Travellers \[*The Good Observer*\]](https://thegoodobserverblog.co.uk/best-surf-camps-for-solo-travellers/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [50 Hotel Hacks & Tips for Solo Travelers Staying in Hotels \[*GRRRLTRAVELER*\]](https://grrrltraveler.com/travel-guide-for-staying-in-hotels/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [Why Solo Travel Is the Ultimate Journey of Self-Discovery \[*Bea Adventurous*\]](https://bea-adventurous.com/solo-travel-self-discovery/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [Is Solo Travel Safe? Why Your Brain Thinks It’s More Dangerous Than It Is \[*Flight Mode*\]](https://flightmodefeven.com/is-solo-travel-safe-brain-guide/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [These 5 New Long-Distance Trails Are Perfect for Solo Travelers \[*Travel + Leisure*\]](https://www.travelandleisure.com/long-distance-hikes-for-solo-travelers-11994937?ref=feraltravel.co)

### **If you're looking for a solo travel destination, the internet always has plenty of opinions**

- [10 Best Solo Female Travel Destinations \[*amber all over*\]](https://www.amberallover.com/blog/best-destinations-female-solo-travel?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [The 23 best destinations for solo travel \[*Lonely Planet*\]](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/where-to-go-solo-travel?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [My 8 Best Places to Travel Solo for the First Time \[*Travel Off Script*\]](https://traveloffscript.com/my-8-best-places-to-travel-solo-for-the-first-time/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [These Are the 10 Riskiest Countries for Solo Travelers \[*Travel + Leisure*\]](https://www.travelandleisure.com/riskiest-countries-for-solo-travelers-12019842?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [Best Backpacking Destinations in Europe for Solo Budget Travelers \[*Hostelworld*\]](https://www.hostelworld.com/blog/best-backpacking-destinations-in-europe-for-solo-budget-travelers/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [How to Choose the Best Destinations for First-Time Solo Travelers \[*Solo Traveler*\]](https://solotravelerworld.com/destinations-first-time-solo-travelers/?ref=feraltravel.co)