A few notes
I like planning around an experience, not a place. Pick the thing you want to do first, then let the destination choose itself. Hike the trail. Learn the language. Eat the food. The country is almost a bonus.
Nobody asks, "What deep emotional wound are you hoping to heal by going camping?" They just accept that you like camping. Sometimes I think solo travel deserves the same treatment.
The slower you move, the more opportunities travel has to surprise you. Some experiences simply can't be scheduled into an itinerary.
Solo travel tip
Solo travel doesn't require a completely new set of skills. If you can solve problems, ask for help, make decisions, and navigate everyday life at home, you're already more prepared than you probably think. You'll spend far less time surviving the wilderness than deciding where to have lunch.
A few useful solo travel resources I came across
- Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers in Asia [Hostelworld]
- How to Take Better Photos of Yourself When Travelling Alone [Inside the Travel Lab]
- How to Successfully Use Dating Apps When Traveling [Global Girl Travels]
- First Time Solo Backpacking (as a Woman) [Bound For Nowhere]
- How to Travel Alone for First-Timers: Advice for Women on How to Enjoy It [Travel HerStory]
If you're looking for the best solo travel destination, the internet has plenty of opinions
- The 15 Best Destinations for Solo Travel [We Are Global Travellers]
- 5 Safest countries to travel solo [Little Grey Box]
- This Is the Safest Country for Solo Travel in the World [Travel + Leisure]
- Best Countries For Solo Travel [Silvia's Trips]
- The Best Places to Travel Solo in 2026 [World of Wanderlust]
- Where to solo travel in Europe? 10 destinations not to miss [GetYourGuide]
- Solo Travel Destinations: How To Choose Where To Go [Confidently Solo]