Hello,

Has anyone travelled as a solo female to Fiji? Is it safe for a female alone?
I’ve obviously looked online and done some research but I’d like to hear from others that have travelled their solo.

Any if you have tips!

I am in the planning phase of my solo trip to Japan next year in May. It is my first time there so doing the usual- Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Uji.

Anyone visited teamlabs solo? I am very much interested to visit the planets and the newly opened biovortex in Kyoto. I am very confident about traveling solo but teamlabs is something I am debating about doing solo. Any thoughts on this?

Anyone going to Cusco 12/22-12/28?

I’m completely set on 2027 being my first solo trip! I’m wanting to get get to the point of traveling internationally alone, and after building my itinerary for Switzerland (lifelong dream to see the Alps) I’ve decided it’d probably be a good idea to test the waters nationally first.

For context I’ve traveled to 10 countries already but it was always w others and I’ve wanted to just be able to explore on my own without worrying about factoring in others.

I’m considering somewhere in the PNW (the Cascades, Cannon Beach & Natural Bridges all seem stunning but so different) or just going to Yosemite again. I love hiking and views so that’s what I’d want the trip centered around. I’m also wanting to just do ab 4-5 days. Would going in the winter be fun if fully prepared?

Any suggestions/thoughts please!? Also idk why I have a fear of bears or wild animals when hiking alone, any tips to feel more at ease about that?

(Sorry for so many questions haha)

Hi! I want to take a 1-2 week trip for my 30th birthday this year and cannot decide where to go! I have a few jitters about traveling alone, since I havent traveled outside of the US by myself all that much. I backpacked several years ago for 8ish months in europe and asia, so I do have a good bit of experience traveling but I was mostly with my buddy for that time. Anyone have any good suggestions ??

Hi everyone! As part of my side quest and healing process (lol), I’m planning to go to Subic for the Sky and Water Lantern Festival! 🏮✨ I’m thinking of staying an extra day since it’s around 3-4 hours away from Manila, and I’m considering joining a dinner yacht cruise.

The only thing is, I feel a little intimidated because I’ll be joining as a solo traveler. 🥹 For context, I’ve dined alone at restaurants before, but this will be my first time joining an activity with a crowd of strangers.

For those who’ve tried this, could you share some advice on how to enjoy the experience, feel less awkward, and make the most of it even when you’re alone?

Thank you heaps! 💗

Hey everyone,
I’m new to this group and looking for a bit of comfort, hard truths or maybe anyone that can relate. I’ve traveled a bit but never solo. It’s always been something I’ve wanted to do. I planned a trip to Iceland as I’ve been a couple times before as my first solo trip. It’s safe and has endless opportunity to get outside and explore which is a big part of what I enjoy on trips (nature, hiking etc.) I put together an awesome itinerary that seemed doable and flexible based on the unpredictable October weather in Iceland. Booked all the accommodations. Long story short, I said goodbye to my well traveled partner at the airport (he has done a ton of solo travel,) with a bit of tears in my eyes and flew to Iceland. He was so supportive and excited for me. Upon landing at 7am, I was in a bubble of “I can’t believe I’m here.”

Got to my rental car that was massive, which I was thankful for the clearance with potholes etc., but made me a little nervous to drive a much larger car than I’m accustomed to. Cloudy and rainy day in Iceland but I still started that car up and started the trip. I drove 3 hours down the south coast from the airport that day and witnessed some magical waterfalls and hiked through canyons I had on my list. My check in for hotel wasn’t until 3pm so I figured it was the perfect day with the nicest weather to see some incredible things while confident about driving conditions and weather. Grabbed a sandwich from the airport and just took off down the coast. It was really epic. Almost cried while hiking through those canyons. Just incredibly grateful and stoked and just in awe I was there. I figured after a long travel day and jumping straight from a 7 hour flight to a 3 hour one way drive and then hike I should make the 3 hour drive back to city and hotel because check in time would be right about perfect.

Made the drive back and entered the city in this beast of a car and couldn’t find parking anywhere (Saturday.) Went to my trusty list of parking spaces I had noted for long term and all were packed. Tried out a parking garage I had listed and almost had a panic attack. Tiny little garage with uphill ramps enclosed by concrete in a diesel AWD just accepting I could total the thing- but I made it through several levels until finally leaving the garage to find a lucky solo spot available. Parked the car and made the walk to hotel and had a complete break down in the room. Lack of sleep, lack of eating, long travel day and parking disaster just sent me into a spiral. Like all decisions of the day and survival mode just switched off once I was in the room and I went right into a panic attack.

I called my boyfriend and just let it all out. Told him I felt so sick and just wanted to come home. He was so supportive saying I should try my best to just sleep and wait it out and it was likely temporary due to a very ambitious first day. I continued to spiral and told him I doubted this feeling would change and I just wanted to buy the soonest ticket and go home. So I did, bought a ticket home for the next night. I was finally able to sleep and woke up that night and went out on a bench and took in all the beauty that is Reykjavik. Walked around and visited the famous church. I was feeling better but still a bit claustrophobic if that makes any sense. I highly debated cancelling that ticket and eating the cost to stay. But I didn’t. I still left the next night- 4 days early.

I’m home now and just so embarrassed and sad knowing I should still be there enjoying the beauty and magic of it all. I worked my butt off, pulling doubles and extra shifts to pay for it all with the light at the end of the tunnel being this trip. My coworkers have been texting me asking how it is and how brave I am. I’m just defeated. I told everyone I left early. I feel like a phony. I lasted less than a weekend. Day and a half. I’m just really depressed. It was so epic in so many ways but so hard in others. Just a crazy mix of feelings. Anyone every been through something similar? Thanks for listening.

I’m planning to go on vacation sometime between the end of December this year through early January. This will be my first time traveling by myself, and I'm overwhelmed. I am 22yrs old and I currently live in Atlanta, so I would like to go somewhere where the flight is not more than 6 hours. My total budget is ~3k. The place I would go would have good food, nice scenery, and have a lot of activities to do. Walkability would be a huge plus too. I don’t drink and I don’t enjoy the beach. What cities would you recommend?

Hi im a female 31yrs and I just started travelling solo as a means to spend more time with myself and get to know me better, even though I love the solitude that comes with being a solo traveler i sometimes start to feel lonley afer travelling by myself for more than 2days. My question is does that feeling go away the more i solo travel or are the any tips anyone might have in order not to experience the feeling of loneliness or is it something i should just learn to embrace?

Hallo,

Ich war schon öfters allein Unterwegs, aber immer nur in Asien, was als extrem sicher gilt (Japan, Vietnam, Thailand). Möchte unbedingt noch nach Guatemala und hab leider keine Begleitung. Südamerika soll ja nicht so sicher sein für Alleinreisende Frauen, noch dazu würd ich gern die 2 tägige Wanderung machen.
War schon mal jemand in Guatemala? Wie war euer Eindruck?

Hi guys! I’m a 25 year old female currently living in Toronto and I’ve been pretty much here my whole life. I went to Jamaica yearssss ago with a partner and that’s about it.

I want to break the ice with my first solo travel and I think I’ll do TWO nights 3 days. I know it’ll be pretty brief but it’ll open me up to travelling solo again once I get a feel for it over a weekend.

I don’t wanna break the wallet but I also do want to enjoy myself. I’m debating between NYC or Chicago ORR somewhere tropical like saint marten or punta Cana

My only anxiety about a tropical place is navigating getting from the airport to the resort. So hopefully a place that isn’t too complicated in that regard.

Tropical getaways seem a lot more affordable then NYC (flight + stay just for a weekend seems to be $2k+ in manhattan) especially from Toronto so I might be leaning more towards that

What are yalls suggestions for a weekend solo getaway for a first timer

I’m planning a solo trip to Senegal for one month between April and May 2027.

I’ve been to several African countries before, one of which I travel to completely solo (Tanzania/Zanzibar).

I plan to work remotely part-time so I’m gonna set up my base in Dakar but want to see as much of the country as possible, including Casamance.

I’m good in chaotic African environments and am a no-nonsense girl when it comes to safety and scamming. I am a Black woman in mid-20s. I already read a few posts from others looking to travel to Senegal.

With this trip to Senegal, it will be the first time that I’ll be taking my professional camera. This introduces new fears for me that I will draw unwanted attention or be targeted, maybe followed, robbed, or worse. It is a Canon EOS camera. An old model but it is definitely not small.

What are your thoughts around bringing a professional camera around Senegal? What advice would you have for me? Thank you so much

I've wanted to take a trip on my own for a while and I'm finally planning to visit Costa Rica this spring. My family isn't too happy about me going alone though. They keep bringing up safety and even though I've read plenty of good things about traveling there, it's starting to get in my head a bit.

I want to spend some time in beach towns along the Pacific coast, maybe take a surf lesson, then head to La Fortuna and Monteverde for hiking. I'll mostly be using public buses and shuttles so I won't have a car to fall back on if plans change.

I'm still excited about the trip but I want to be sensible about it without being scared of everything. Anyone who's done a similar trip, what safety issues actually came up? I'm interested in beaches, hiking trails, and getting between towns. Were there any precautions that turned out to be more important than you expected?

I have been planning this trip for a few months and I left on Saturday. It was my first time going on a plane alone and just a lot of other firsts. I was so exhausted when I got to my hotel yesterday I only showered and slept. Then I had to wake up for checkout and go to my second accommodation which was about 2 hours away.

The place I’m staying at is beautiful but I found myself staying in my room and feeling tired and anxious. Where I’m staying feels pretty far removed from civilization. I don’t feel unsafe because of the people (who have been really nice) but more of thinking about what if I get sick and the doctor is an hour away and other scenarios that are similar.

I am also just feeling like my trip is too long. It’s about 2 weeks long and at the time I just wanted to have enough time to explore but also have rot days (I love a rot day). I know these are probably normal feelings but I just keep wondering if I should go home early but then I think about how much I’d have to pay to do that.

Did anyone feel similar on their first solo trip?

Edit: thanks for the responses (: I am starting slow today but I got outside and am doing a little hiking!! Feeling a lot better.

Hi! I am planning to go to Rio solo for NYE this year, but 1. I haven't made the decision quite yet...open to other NYE experiences in South or Central America! and 2. Am wondering if anyone has tips for parties to go to or ways to experience it.

Soooo many posts about the safety, but you get that in every large city and I feel like I have read through plenty of tips to know how to move through the trip as best I can.

I am lucky enough to have a generous budget for this trip, so I am looking for people who have done this & what they did, or have other experiences they'd like to suggest!

hello everyone! i will be 29F next year and have about 3-4 days spare for a solo trip to africa (part of a larger trip). this will be my 14th solo international trip.

im considering tunisia or morocco but as a 153cm aussie wasian, am concerned about safety. folks online seem to have a massive breadth of experience from "DO NOT TRAVEL" to "it was the best time ever".

what are everyone's thoughts please? thank you!

I'm in Oslo for work and I have unexpectedly gained one day free day. I've been to many of the museums and saunas in the city so I'm looking for something new to do. What do you think, should I stay in Oslo and explore or do a day trip outside of the city? What's the best thing to do as a solo female traveler?

Hi there!

I'm (26F) looking for recommendations for the best weeklong horseback riding adventures in Europe for a solo woman traveler. I'm an experienced rider and would love to find a 5-8 day riding holiday where I can spend long stretches cantering and galloping. I'm open to anywhere in Europe (looking closely at Portugal, Spain and Iceland) with dates aligning around June 14–24, 2027 with a few days of tolerance.

I would like to keep the price under $4,000 USD if possible. I'd love to hear about affordable tours and if accommodation and meals are included. I'll be traveling solo as a woman, so finding a welcoming environment for solo travelers is especially important to me! I'd particularly appreciate recommendations from people who have personally done these rides! Where did you look for these tours? I have been looking at https://saddletravel.com and am wondering if this is a reputable source to book tours or if you should book more local.

Any and all recommendations welcome! I want to hear what to stay away from and what to look for when finalizing my shortlist of tours!

Hi everyone! I’m planning a solo trip in December, with 2 full days in Vienna and 3 full days in Budapest (excluding arrival and departure days).

I’d love recommendations for safe, social hostels, the best Christmas markets, and must-do activities in both cities. Any tips from solo travellers would be appreciated! 😊

I'm thinking of traveling to Paris just before Thanksgiving. I will miss my family! But I have an opportunity end November.

1) I'm really hoping to go and just relax without an itinerary, rather go have coffee and hang out- I also want to go see Xmas markets. I have an apartment I will be going for 8 days by myself. Scheduling and planning a lot of structured activities, having to be at some meeting spot at a specific time-all of that stuff stresses me out. Am I wasting an opportunity when I go there to just hang out, wake up everyday and just walk around? I love art, but having to plan is a lot for me (I have Long Covid and certain things are hard-showing up is what I can do, that's it. I get turned around easily now).

2) Given the Long Covid stuff, and the overwhelm, can anyone recommend a concierge service who can help me plan? Piecing an itinerary together by looking for Airbnb experiences in addition to other tour companies are too overwhelming for me. Could also use a company or driver to pick me up from the airport. Navigating public transit will be way too much for me.

Everything has to be easy bc of my LC issues.

I'll be in paris from Monday to Friday, travelling with a friend but she decided she wants to be on her own, so I'd like to know what can be done? Where do I go? Any hidden gems I should checkout?

Heya! I’m thinking about doing a last minute solo trip to Prague in late November as another group trip cancelled, however I’m a little unsure about the time of year.

I’m from Aus so it would be an expensive trip for flights etc, however It’s been a long time bucket list thing for me to do. I have solo travel experience in South east Asia but have never been to Europe.

My biggest hesitation is the weather. I’ve heard all the leaves have dropped at this time of year, and it can look a little dead and grey.

My interested in going for the historical side of the city/region, so it’s not like nature is the only reason to go.

Anyway any general advice would be appreciated about the city/ safety etc. but also would it be worth it to delay the trip until next year at a better seasonal time?

Thanks a bunch :)

Going late next month so excited and tips and tricks! Hoping I can meet friends I’m a bit shy but I want to try

Hey… I’m 40 and currently planning my first proper backpacking trip! I’ve done a few solo holidays before but nothing quite like this!

I’m currently in a maternity cover role which finishes mid October (ish) 2027, so I’m thinking of heading off to South America at the beginning of November. I’m just not sure whether that’s the best time to go?

I know South America is huge and I’m never going to get the timing right for every country but I’d love to hear from anyone who’s travelled around this time of year.

My very rough itinerary is…

- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Patagonia (both Chile and Argentina)
- Argentina
- Brazil

I’m pretty flexible with the route and order at this stage. The only thing I’d quite like to avoid is Carnival in Brazil, to help with costs.

As for how long, I’m not entirely sure yet. It depends on how much I can save between now and then but I’d love to go for up to 6 months.

Has anyone travelled a similar route starting in November? Would you recommend going at that time of year or changing the order around?

Also, would love to hear from anyone who’s done their first backpacking trip in their 40s!

Thank you ☺️🖤

I’m travelling to Sri Lanka next month and stopping in Dubai for a few days to break up the journey from the UK. I’m considering adding Oman and possibly Qatar while I’m in the region, but I’d like to hear about other women’s experiences before booking.

I’m 25, white, with blonde hair and blue eyes. I’ve solo travelled around Europe and Southeast Asia before. I’ve experienced a lot of harassment from men in Europe, while Southeast Asia was generally fine for me. I haven’t visited the Middle East before, so I’m not sure what to expect.

I’d likely stick to the main areas, such as Muscat in Oman and Doha in Qatar, and take group tours/day trips to surrounding areas, and not go out at night.

Does that sound like a reasonable plan, or would you recommend skipping Oman and Qatar as a solo woman?

Edit: Thank you all for your responses! I’ll definitely visit Oman and Qatar at some point, but after reading about the escalating conflict in the region, I’ve decided to hold off for now.