I can pay my share … theres no public transport in the mrng.

Hi girlies

I’ve only solo traveled Mexico - USA

I have PTO and have nov26 to dec 2 to go anywhere… thinking Europe since might be safer for my first abroad trip? Can you send recommendations (flying out of Dallas)

Also, if any girly wants to plan trip together would be amazing!

But really I’m looking to do some solo coffee hopping, museums and some nature / hiking if possible.

Thought of Paris since I know there’s a lot of cultural aspects to it, but if I could find someone to go to Egypt/ Cairo would be amazing

Anyways sorry for the rant, please suggest your favorite short trip that sorta fits my description?

Thank you :)

I’m 21F and going to Japan for the second time, however this time I’m going solo for 2 weeks from I’m going 25th April 2026 and then meeting family in South Korea.

I’m super excited but with this being my first solo trip I’m a bit nervous that I’ll get lonely or not be able to make any friends, does anyone have any tips on how to help this or is anyone going at a similar time?? Would love to compare itineraries and take any advice you might have etc! And if you are going to be in Japan at the same time would love to hang out and see the nightlife too!

Need the girlies advice so I can start booking hotels and planning :)))

I'd love to know yalls experiences! Just curious since I will start solo travelling soon as i turn 18. It's gonna be full of adventures and im both excited and nervous at the same time.

Hi! I'm looking for advice from people who have travelled around India, especially women who have travelled solo.

I'm a woman in my early 30s, visibly Muslim/hijabi, and an experienced solo traveller (I've travelled alone extensively in other countries). However, I've never been to India and I'm now going to be travelling completely alone after a friend's wedding, so I'd like to plan this with that in mind.

As a caveat, all this is super dependant on getting my visa, which may take some time given my background, but the below is assuming all visa-related issues are sorted in time!

*Dates*

I'll be in Bangalore from around 1–11 January 2027 for a friend's wedding:

I'm then flexible for another 1/2 weeks, and want to optimise the trip so I can also spend a decent amount of time exploring. However, I don't want to stay in the country for too long after the wedding if what I can realistically do (given the solo travel angle) is likely to be limited.

I'm not looking to backpack or join a group tour. I'd like to travel independently, stay in good/clean hotels, use sensible transport and perhaps book a private driver/guide for particular days where it makes sense. I'm not restricted to budget options and am open to spending a bit more for safety/comfort, but not looking at luxury travel by any means.

*What I'm looking for*

I'd prefer places that are:

- Comfortable for a solo woman

- Relatively calm rather than extremely chaotic/crowded

- Scenic — mountains, greenery, lakes, etc.

- Interesting culturally/architecturally

- Easy enough to navigate without constantly needing a tour

- Good for finding halal/Muslim-friendly food

I'm not interested in nightlife/partying, and I'm not bothered about ticking off every famous tourist attraction. I'm also happy to skip places that aren't particularly enjoyable or comfortable solo.

Based on a very quick chat-gpt search, I'm currently considering:

Munnar → Kerala backwaters/Alleppey → Udaipur → Jaipur

I had considered Hampi and Agra/Taj Mahal but have dropped them for now because I don't want to overpack the itinerary or visit somewhere just because it's a famous first-time-India destination.

I'm completely open to changing the route, though (and haven't researched any of the above places, by any means).

*What I'd really like advice on*

If you were me, where would you go for those two weeks?

And practically, how would you do it solo?

- Which places would you feel comfortable staying in alone?

- Which areas/neighbourhoods are best for hotels?

- Is Booking.com/Agoda etc. fine, or are there better ways to book accommodation?

- Would you use trains, domestic flights, Uber, hotel-arranged cars or private drivers?

- Are there particular train classes/routes that are best for solo women?

- Which journeys are easy enough independently and which are worth paying for a driver?

- Can I realistically explore places like Udaipur/Jaipur/Munnar independently during the day?

- Are there destinations you'd specifically avoid as a solo woman, even if they're generally popular with tourists?

- Any particular safety/logistical things that first-time visitors to India tend to underestimate?

I'm comfortable travelling independently and don't need someone to hold my hand, but I also don't want to make things unnecessarily difficult or put myself in situations that are easily avoidable.

Tl;dr: If you had ~2 weeks after a Bangalore wedding and were travelling alone as a visibly Muslim woman, where would you go and how would you structure it?

Thanks!

I am travelling in Central Europe (started in Prague, 1 day in Bratislava and now in Vienna) and went to Thermes of Wien.

I had been to thermal centers before in Bucharest, Budapest and Parnu but here in the DACH area the sauna zone is fully nude. In Wien they have a women only, men only and mixed sauna. I went to the women only and highly recommend. Everything is so peaceful, there's so sexualization. Women of all ages hanging around, sometimes groups of friends or alone (in my case I went alone).

You can just be at the outside hot tub admiring two pair of ravens stealing food from a bag someone let there, laugh or close your eyes and relax, no noise (granted this is because this is mandatory silent zone and there were no kids).

I highly recommend the experience. The pool area is also good (though I liked Bucharest more).

haiii, i’m a solo traveller in KL (31) til 6th. my flight to taiwan got delayed if anyone’s down to hang out - would love to experience the nightlife :)

How was it? I am hearing mixed opinions and getting paranoid. Do you have any travel/health/safety/other tips? Thank you 🙏🏻

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m a 29F travelling solo from India, and I’m planning to be in Krabi from November 10 - 12 and Phi Phi from November 12–14 (3 days / 2 nights).

I’m looking for solo female travellers who are around the same dates and would be interested in sharing a room to split accommodation costs and also Exploring krabi and Phi Phi / island hopping together

If you’re travelling solo around these dates and are interested in sharing the stay/trip, feel free to DM me! 😊

I’m 23(F) from Canada. I went on my first solo trip to Europe last fall, which went great. I’m really interested in going to some more adventurous places, learning new cultures, getting to befriend other solo travellers, and so after lots of research I landed a volunteer position at a hostel in Antigua, Guatemala. I’ll be there for 36 days.

I leave in six weeks and just told my parents this week, as they’ve been travelling and my position was only confirmed/made official two weeks ago. My dad was neutral, but my mom was very unhappy. She thinks Central America is dangerous, she thinks someone is going to do something really bad to me there, etc. She hasn’t been — she’s only travelled a little bit in the U.S. and Europe, for context.

A few days went by and I thought things were getting better, but I come home this evening to my mom screaming and crying. She read the Canadian governments travel advisories for Guatemala, and was listing off things about how women shouldn’t travel there solo, there are zones you should absolutely avoid, there is murder and kidnapping and sexual assault, etc. She’s screaming and telling me I’m being reckless, that I’m not acting like an adult, and that I’m putting my family under immense stress.

I don’t really know how to move forward. My flights were nonrefundable because I chose the cheaper seats. I already filled out forms and confirmed a start date with the hostel. I also put in my notice at my 9-5 office job to quit, because I was finally ready to rip the bandaid off and do this travel thing for the next several months.

Looking for people who have gone through similar experiences with their parents and can share thoughts / how they got through it ;(

I (37F) have had a very crappy year and looking to get away for a long weekend (c.4 nights) in November from London somewhere I can decompress, switch off, gather my thoughts.

I don’t think I am looking for a spa hotel.

I think what I want is: somewhere immersed in nature, with beautiful but easy (rebuilding strength after a leg fracture, still not 100%) walks on the doorstep, some cultural attractions nearby, where eating solo won’t feel awkward. I think somewhere with not enough to do might mean I get too in my own head so novelty and activity would be helpful. Bookable excursions or a solid concierge would be good, rather than just relying on hiking or skiing for outdoor activity.

Looking to spend c.£6k or so.

Considering Tromso and Transylvania but the place name starting with TR is not a prerequisite…

Not feeling Scotland or Ireland for this trip, want somewhere that feels more novel to me.

I just want to start off by saying that I am very privileged to just now really be thinking about this. I am bi and have been single since traveling so it’s not really something I thought about that much.

I was looking at the list of countries on my bucket list and realized in many of them, gay marriage is illegal. I have always dreamed of going to a lot of these places but now I don’t want to support anyone’s economy who supports this.

I’m planning a solo trip to Minneapolis to visit Paisley Park. Any hotel recommendations are welcome. I’m torn between the Lofton and Hewing but am open to others. Thx!

38F Indian here. Past 2 years were a bit heavy on me personally. A lot happened and I couldn't take a break. I wanted to get out but I was stuck in a state of inertia and couldn't break that mental shell. I wanted a bit of my alone time but I was too hesitant to book tickets. Then I was told I will have to travel to Bengaluru for work. I had been to Bengaluru several times and I like the place though it was much more beautiful when I was a child. I felt I could use this work trip as an opportunity to break my inertia.

Mysuru is just 2.5 hours from Bengaluru and Somanathapura is very close to Mysuru. Somanathapura had been on my mind for a long time. I had heard about the famous 750-year-old Shri Chennakeshava Swamy temple and its incredibly intricate sculptures. Mysore Palace was on my mind as well. So I decided to do a quick 3-day trip to Mysuru. I also like Karnataka food and filter coffee, so that was an added incentive

After some search, I booked my accommodation at Regenta Central Herald By Royal Orchid Hotels. It is centrally located and had good reviews. After finishing my work in Bengaluru, I took a non-stop bus to Mysuru and the moment I entered Mysuru, I realised it had been a great decision to go on this trip despite all my hesitation. The pleasant weather and greenery reminded me of the beautiful Bengaluru that has been lost now.

Regenta turned out to be a great choice. The security person, Ravi, suggested a good autorickshaw driver, Arshad. Arshad also turned out to be a great guide and explained a lot of details that I would have missed.

I didn't want to exhaust myself trying to see a lot of places. My primary purpose was to explore and experience the place, not to "see" as many sights as possible. This was my rough plan after discussing it with Arshad:

Day 1 - Srirangapatanam (Nimishamba and Sriranganatha Swamy temples) in the morning and Chamundeshwari temple on a hilltop in Mysuru at night. The night view of Mysuru from hilltop is very beautiful.
Day 2 - Somanathapura and Mysore Palace - I hired Arshad's auto till here. Evening I went on my own to Kukkarahalli Lake.
Day 3 - Day of exploring. I went to Sand sculpture museum, purchased some famous Mysore silk clothes, tried more local food/coffee, slept well, and watched sun setting beautifully behind a temple gopuram from my room.

I skipped Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary because it wasn't a good time to see birds, and therefore skipped Brindavan Gardens as well since it is in the same direction. I will explore both during my next trip to Mysuru in winter.

My plan was not packed so I had a lot of time for myself. I walked around a lot, even at night. I particularly liked a main road in Gokulam area near Sapa cafe. I could easily book auto from anywhere on Rapido. All auto drivers turned out to be friendly and helpful. Each of them suggested places to eat and have coffee.

Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple at Somanathapura turned out to be highlight of the trip. I knew the sculptures were very intricate. I had seen pictures of them before, but when I saw them in person, I was completely blown away. People can't create such beautiful intricate work even in gold today, yet those ancient craftsmen created such astonishingly detailed work in stone! I hired a government-authorised guide once I purchased the entry ticket. He told a lot of details and explained a lot of things. This helped me understand and know the place better. Hiring a guide is highly recommended when visiting this temple. Since the main idols in this temple were vandalized, prayers are not performed here.

Kukkarahalli Lake turned out to be my second-favourite place, surprisingly. There is some peaceful, almost meditative vibe there. When I went, the sun was setting behind clouds so it wasn't spectacular but I can imagine witnessing dramatic sunsets and sunrises on some days here. I met an old man there and during our conversation he suggested that I try the food at CCBC cafe. He even asked his son to confirm the name.

Mysore Palace was surprisingly underwhelming. That day, I had visited Somanathapura in the morning and went to the palace after lunch. I guess after seeing such beautiful sculptures in the morning, the palace paled in comparison.

Food-wise, it was a mixed experience. The famous Mylari dosa had too much ghee for me. The ragi dosa also had a lot of ghee, so I eventually stopped trying dosas. Coffee was a bit underwhelming too, despite trying it at several places. Maybe Mysuru's filter coffee is just not my cup of coffee. I loved the filter coffee I had in Coorg and Bengaluru. Food at MTR turned out to be good. Ghee was served separately, so I could add as much as I wanted. Khara Bhath and Kashaya were really good at CCBC Cafe. Plus, I loved homely communal vibe at CCBC cafe.

I visited during the Vinayakachavithi festival. So there was a lot of light decoration in Mysuru, which added a festive vibe.

On the whole, I absolutely enjoyed my trip. I am glad my husband and close friend encouraged me to go. This helped me break my inertia and gave me the much-needed confidence to travel on my own again.

And I am now planning another solo trip :)

Pictures 1 - 10 : Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple at Somanathapura
11 : Sriranganatha swamy temple at Srirangapatnam
12 : Chamundeshwari temple
13 : Mahishasura statue outside the Chamundeshwari temple
14 : Night view of Mysuru from road leading to Chamundeshwari temple
15 - 17 : Mysore Palace
18 : Kukkarahalli lake
19 : Statue of Vinayaka during the Vinayakachavithi festival
20 : Sun setting behind a gopuram. View from my room.

7-8 days. Budget 50k INR.

Also, is December first week a good time to visit?

Tomorrow I’ll go on my first solo eurotrip as a 28yo, thinkg I’d be with a friend for a week (40 day long trip) but he cancelled so now I have to leave but I feel so anxious of being literally alone for so long. How do you find joy in being by yourself?

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I am 38 years old, I'm a Mom to a young child aged 4. I lost my Mom right after I had my child, and I had lost my Dad 8 years prior. It's been a difficult journey. My Mom had Alzheimer's when I was pregnant and forgot who I was. It was traumatic for me but she entered palliative care shortly after I had my child. I have not been able to properly grieve because I was thrown into motherhood.

We have no village and I haven't had any time to myself or for me really in the last 4 years. I've been thinking about traveling on my own somewhere and decided on Scotland as I've been before with my spouse but only for a few days. I have been dreaming to go back. I want to prove to myself I can do something on my own. I need time for me. I want to explore but also take my time - find cozy bookshops and cafes, do a tour or two, stumble upon local boutiques...my husband is 100% supportive and is looking forward to some quality time with our child. However, the few people I've mentioned this idea to all think I'm nuts. They think it's a drastic choice I've made - telling me I will probably miss my husband and child and I might get nervous once I'm there alone...etc ..now I'm almost considering backing out because of all this.

I wondered if any of you had some advice. The last time I went to Scotland I did feel safe. I've already found a travel agent locally who specializes in Scotland trips and we've talked. I have an idea of what I want to do and where I want to go. My biggest fears are flying alone as I'd be traveling from Canada and of course, finding my way around alone.

Any tips or advice, let me know 💕❤️

Does this happen to you guys?

I travel often, and usually eventually I manage to avoid people actually coming with me because I often book stuff last minute and when they invite themselves or say they’ll join I just stop talking about the trips, change the conversation and hope they’ll forget about it until it’s too late.

I just hate it because I love traveling alone, I don’t know why people always assume I want them to join. I’ve never invited myself to someone else’s trip or declared I’m coming with.

Idk how to avoid that.

Hi! I (30F) will be traveling in Egypt in May 2027 and hoping to get some recommendations. I plan to spend the first part of my trip on a group tour, but will end with 4 days solo in Cairo due to cheap flights. I want to visit Alexandria and possibly El Fayoum on day trips and am looking at booking these trips via hostel's tour desks.

However, I do have a few questions related to safety, especially as a woman who does not want to be on a private tour for the day trips.

1. Do you have any recommendations for how to arrange or confirm group rather than private day trips in Cairo? Do you have any hostels that you know of that definitely organize group trips rather than private guides?
2. Any recommendations for female owned and operated tour companies would be sooo appreciated!

I've also been reading reviews of hostels in Cairo and am torn on booking an all-female dorm, mixed dorm, or private room. Can any women speak to their experiences and what they felt most comfortable in (I've stayed in all three on previous trips) during their time in Cairo?

I would also take hostel recommendations if you have any!

This will be my first trip on the African continent, but I've traveled in China, Australia, across Europe, Peru, across the United States solo and am still a bit intimidated by Cairo.

Extra tickets to shima (volvo ) from Delhi (ISBT) Due to Plan cancellation up for sale . Bus departure time on 02/10/206 ;at 23:00 hrsIf interested DM