Solo Female Travel 101

How to Enjoy a Solo Trip:

1. Be open-minded

Serendipity is around every corner when you’re alone because you’re simply more perceptive of your environment versus when you’re with someone. 

You never know what things you’ll see, who you’ll meet, or where a place will take you if you’re willing and open to new experiences. 

2. Stay in a hostel

I’ve said it many times before and I’ll continue to say it: hostels are the best places to stay for solo travelers. 

Not only are they often the cheapest option, but they make it easier to make new friends.

Traveling solo doesn’t mean you’re alone — good hostels have tours, common areas, and online group chats where you can connect with other travelers much more easily than if you were in a hotel or Airbnb.

Most of my favorite travel experiences have been because I stayed in a hostel and met amazing people. 

3. Wander around 

Don’t we all want the freedom to go wherever we want whenever we want?

 As a solo traveler, you have complete liberation to move at your own pace. 

You can linger longer in places you like, and leave the second somewhere else calls. 

I love spending the first day in a new city simply walking around without a planned itinerary. 

Soaking up all the new sensations of a place is best spent solo. 

4. Bring a journal or book

 While people-watching can be enjoyable, sometimes, you need a break from watching the world. 

Carrying around a journal or a book can help in moments of potential boredom. 

For example, I never feel awkward dining solo in a restaurant if I have my journal to write in. It’s a great time to reflect on everything you’re seeing and doing. 

Reading a book at your table is also a good way to not feel awkward sitting alone.

5. Listen to your body… but also say “yes” more often 

Part of the beauty of traveling solo is not having the pressure to do things you don’t feel like doing. If you’re not feeling the vibe, listen to your intuition.

You’re allowed to say “no” — and no, that doesn’t make you rude.  

BUT if you don’t feel that your safety and health are at risk, I recommend saying “yes” to spontaneous experiences. More often than not, they’ll result in good memories and even friendships. 

For more on solo traveling, specifically as a female, I've linked the full guide from my travel blog here: 

Doing it Solo: Why, How, and Tips for Solo Female Traveling

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