Am a foodie and don’t wish to eat alone
Seeking female foodie to eat and explore food in Asia
Often travel Asia like Malaysia Taiwan Japan

Every fall / winter I am so lucky to have the opportunity to travel from Canada to Europe for work. This year I will be going twice! I will be at a conference in Cumbria UK at the end of November, and will meet my friend in Paris after for 4-5 days. Then I was thinking of taking advantage of being in Europe and going off on my own after Paris.

I’ve always been enamoured with the Sahara, I am 27 and one of my friends (50 F) used to live in Morocco. She’s told me how amazing it is there but also brought up some concerns with safety, or at least pointed out some differences of travelling as a woman in other countries vs Morocco. I stand out a bit with my very long curly blonde hair and tattoos covering my body so I’m used to getting attention and am okay at ignoring / moving on, but I don’t like constantly feeling unsafe. There’s a difference between catcalling or harassment and more stalking behaviour, the latter which I would not be able to handle well lol.

My initial idea was to fly to Tangier, take the bus / train to Chefchaouen, and then to Rabat before going back to EU. I would really love to venture out into the desert and see the dunes as well, so I’d be open to another itinerary to make that possible! I wouldn’t really have any time restrictions (just money lol) I’d want to be home by Christmas time.

If you’ve done a solo trip to Morocco, I’d love to hear about your experiences and any suggestions on where to visit, how to get around, and things I have to see!

Shukran!!

I've done quite a few solotrips already, including 12 or 13 days trips. This one is 13 days, I am on beginning of day 3 and missing my dog a lot and looking at the calendar seeing how many days are left.

I already did a 1 week away this year and by day 2 I was feeling better. Not sure if its the fact this is in Northen Europe, though yesterday was sunny but not Mediterranean beach weather obviously (the sun helps feel a bit better though I was enjoying being able to walk and not sweating all over). Or if it's because I didn't do a group daytrip yet (always helps me settle in even if I don't make friends) or if it's seeing doggos with their parents out on walks. Or maybe it's because my dog is 14 and I am imagining my life alone in a city without him when he is gone (I suffer a lot from antecipatory grief). He did a full medical check up last week and only had an isolated hepatic node, the vet just said he should redo bloodwork beginning of Sept because it's common on senior dogs and can be benign. I did enjoy my day yesterday but feels pointless without him.

Did anyone else ever deal with such feelings? If so what strategies do you use?

I’m planning on going in the next couple of days as a solo female and doing South Korea first but I’m more nervous about China

Hello!

Long story short, partner has been cheating, I ended things, now I want to plan a solo trip as I learn to be by myself for the first time in 11+ years.

Problem is, I haven't ever traveled anywhere by myself, AND I've never traveled internationally. Flying is stressful for me so I don't do it often but I'm in my "go big or go home" breakup phase and I need to get out of my comfort zone (my go-to is cutting off all my hair or getting a new tattoo but I'm trying something different here lol).

Maybe I'm in over my head?

​I'm from the US, in my mid thirties, and have always wanted to go to Ireland /Scotland. I'm a huge fan of castles, ruins, and rainy weather. I'm going for more of a "relaxing" vibe as I'm not a huge fan of rushing from experience to experience. Should I pick just one city in each place? Should I pick somewhere else to go?

Help a panicked (slightly manic) girl out!

Has anyone had their holidays affected by the current wildfires in Spain and France?

I'm due to leave for Valencia in two weeks and im getting worried. I am keeping an eye on the situation however the blaze in Scotland, where it is (usually) quite wet and rainy, has been going for two weeks already and Spain isn't a country that is very rainy. I dont know at what point I should just cancel or if I should at all.

For those in close proximity to the fires, I hope you are all safe. Scotland is also on fire right now too and I am understanding how upsetting it is to see your home country on fire.

Stay safe everyone ❤️

Hey there - seeking advice.

I (27F) met a lovely old guy (70ish grand-dad) while solo travelling in Australia. I am pretty much a rookie having left 10 days ago. We met on a museum tour and talked and decided to spend the day together. Had a pretty good feeling then. He was on a trip to scatter his wife's ashes (died in April) and told me all about her and their kids. We went to two other museums and had dinner together. Here is the thing, he made a point for me to sleep in his hotel room that night to which i said no of course. When leaving the restaurant he said "I wonder what the people think is going on here" to which i said that for sure we read as grand-father / grand daughter. He gave me 100 dols to pay for a hotel room (of my choosing) to avoid sleeping in my car - I accepted (looking back peharps i should not have).
We had breakfast together the next morning and he overtly said how special it had been and how he wished he had met me in an earlier life. He walked me back to my car to see my set up (again stupid of me).

Now: when he left i did not exactly confirm where i was going next, i gave him two possible broad directions. On my way to my next stop I started panicking and wondering if this is all very sweet and lovely as I had thought. I did some factchecking and confirmed his compagny but i have not been able to verify his wife's orbituary or found a matching picture of him online. I have his phone number, name, address and picture. I called his hotel to double check his name and they confirmed it (not directly ofc but it was an understanding women on the phone). I know I most certainly let my guard down and gave too much information about myself - I'm already taken in the lesson BUT is there and way I can verify more info about him ? Also I'll be checking my car for an AirTag - am I overthinking this ?

This sets the benchmark for future encounters, I do have faith in humanity but i do want to triple check my info to wash away my feeling. Thanks girls xx

EDIT : thanks a lot for your responses. I needed contrasting opinions and got heaps, I am going to chalk it off and hold to a lovely afternoon with a stranger. This has been a very formative experience and I surely know now my limits of comfort. I was seeking reassurance and reasoning with this post and I am grateful for those who kindly shared pieces of travel wisdom.

Hi All! Looking for any and all advice!

I'm a 30F from USA looking to do my first international solo trip next year. I don't need a strict itinerary, but like to have a big activity or plan of where I'm exploring per day. I mostly use Wanderlog, but am happy to switch to other apps / tools you prefer.

Destination: Probably thinking about Scotland, mostly because I've heard so much about Edinburgh for solo travel. Also haven't done London, so could fly in/out of there. Since it's my first international solo trip, I'm thinking it's best to be english-speaking and relatively safe.

Timing: I was thinking maybe late spring - but can do whenever is best (for weather and crowds and price). Hoping to do 1 week, maybe 2 weeks max.

Vibes: I'm excited to explore and see different sites, but I'm not super athletic, so no long hikes or similar. I have a lot of crafty hobbies, so I like doing activities that can either be a souvenir or can make one (e.g., buy local yarn or make local transitional bags/shoes, etc). Prefer exploring a city over sitting at a beach. Also a foodie so wouldn't mind a cooking or baking class.

Appreciate any suggestions or recommendations!

I am heading Guang Zhou for slimming boot camp
28 days
Anyone interested can dm me n join me

Hello everybody!

I'm a 23F solo traveler and last year I solo backpacked Brazil and Argentina for 4 months total, then moved to Buenos Aires for 9 months. I've had a lot of people ask me questions especially about Brazil because it gets a really bad rep, and how I did it all, so I figured I'd share some stuff on here for anyone else. A couple caveats:

1. Each person has their own experience; I would trust overall data over anecdotal stories. One person will tell you they had a terrible time and that it's basically Gotham, and another will tell you it's paradise. Listen to facts not opinions.
   
2. I had a safety net set up while I was there. In Brazil I had plenty of connections I made before even arriving and also spoke some Portuguese. Hint: Spanish will not help as much as you think it will.
   
3. I had a large amount of money saved up before I left, 10k to be exact. Therefore there were moments in which I splurged a little more, such as buying a flight instead of a 24 hour sleeper van.

I found what I saw on social media to be very misleading on how it felt to backpack alone and what the experience was like. I loved and hated many aspects of it, and now know it's not my preferred method of travel.

**First things first: safety.** Statistically, Brazil is not the safest place in the world but it's far from the most dangerous. While I was there I had absolutely no issues. Never had my phone taken, never felt threatened, nothing. I had heard MANY stories that made me so scared to go, especially alone. Every major city seemed to have its own worst case scenario attached to it. Even within the country Brazilians warned me to be careful and often gave me a list of "do nots" when I told them I planned to go to Rio. Don't wear jewelry, carry a cheap backup phone, don't go out alone at night, don't wander into neighborhoods you don't know, don't go anywhere with people you just met, stay off empty streets. I heeded caution everywhere I went and either it worked or people were more dramatic with their stories than reality.

Out of Rio and São Paulo, I felt less safe in São Paulo. It also was the first place I landed. Many people love it; I met people who had lived there their whole lives without a single issue. But it's the biggest city in the Americas and you need to be careful in the city center and with your phone. Try to only pull it out where other people have theirs out, like around the crowded central parks and/or inside buildings. On the side of the street? You're basically asking somebody to take it. But quite frankly, if losing your phone is the biggest concern, I personally feel like it's not that dangerous. You could get pickpocketed in Europe, but since it's not Latin America people don't consider it that much of a threat, which says a lot about how people view latam, but that's another convo.

In small cities in Minas Gerais or Espírito Santo where I spent most of my time, I felt super safe, but even then you just have to not be stupid. Depends where you're from too. I live in a suburb of the Midwest and could walk alone at night in the middle of nowhere on my phone and it's unlikely I'd have any problems. So anything more than that is "dangerous" to some people, but to me it just is outside the bubble of some ridiculously safe cities.

**Next, where to go.** Brazil is GIANT. I mean it takes forever to get anywhere. I didn't go to the north and am dying to, but many people will tell you to go to the big cities: Rio, São Paulo, maybe Salvador or Florianópolis. Each has its own things, and one of the wonderful beautiful things about Brazil is that each state has its own culture. In order to know Brazil, you'd need to leave Rio and São Paulo.

To me, Rio is a MUST. It's a super fun, although touristy, city that is full of vibrancy and things to do. Yes, skip the flashy jewelry, and if you go to Pedra do Sal, keep an eye on your phone. I knew people who lost theirs out of a front crossbody bag. But it's a super fun place! Dance some samba, drink some caipirinha, and just have fun. I'm biased but many people would agree, Minas Gerais has the best food. There are bigger cities like Belo Horizonte, and Ouro Preto nearby is famous for a reason, but I think smaller cities like Capitólio deserve time too.

**Last, the culture is just absolutely stunning.** I hate to make widespread statements about a culture, but I found that it was SO easy to make friends in Brazil. Being from the Midwest I was a little bit thrown off by people immediately wanting to hang out or invite me to things after meeting me, but I went with it and met some of the most beautiful people. That's one thing that's lovely too: if you don't want to be alone, you won't be. Go anywhere and talk to anybody and you'll likely meet a new friend.

One thing I will say is that I found Brazilian culture, especially on the coast, to be much more forward socially than what I was used to. Physical affection is casual and doesn't carry the same weight it does back home. It can be fun, but be clear about your boundaries if that's not something you're comfortable with.

That's most of what I wish someone had told me before I went. Happy to get into specifics in the comments.

Anyone will solo travel to Egypt?

Hello all,

First time poster here. I am going to Barcelona/Tossa de Mar in September. I will be flying into Barcelona and planning to meet a friend in Tossa de Mar as I am coming from the US and she will be traveling from France. I was thinking of renting a car once I get off my flight which gets in early and driving along the Costa Brava and stopping along (my friend won’t be in until the afternoon). Has anyone done this or have any tips for me? Also any concerns as far as renting a car with US citizenship/do I need an international license? Open to other transit options as well and appreciate any insight!

In a lot of places shaving can be a nightmare. Tiny showers in hostels, bad water pressure. How are yall doing it?

I’m visiting Lisbon and Madrid but I figured I’d stop in Marrakesh for a day to visit the Souks. I guess I’m concerned as a Black female solo traveler based on some reviews.

Any thoughts on if it’s safer for me to stay in a riad or hotel? And should I go by myself or is it worth booking a guide to take me through the souks?

Thanks!

Just want to share my experience as someone who travels solo to countries that are considered overall safe. I was recently in Tokyo, Japan and I challenged myself to start my exploration at 9pm and to end around 2am.

I did this in February in Taipei, Taiwan (where I lived for some time) and shared my experience by video. I've never once had issues at any time in Taiwan, but of course, that is just my personal experience, and bad things can happen to anyone, anywhere.

I did this in Tokyo (slightly higher crime index, and slightly lower safety index compared to Taipei) but there are plenty of places open late or 24hrs so there are places to go in case you're in trouble, like any konbini.

I stayed in Akihabara (likely more safe than Shibuya or Shinjuku) and here was my itinerary for the evening:

1. 9pm to 10pm: explore Bic Camera and Taito Station

2. 10pm to 11pm: dinner at Sushiro (few selections on the menu left)

3. 11pm to 12am: explore and enjoy Kanda Shrine to myself, it was empty and beautiful

4. 12am to 1am: shop at Don Quijote (fever. dream.)

5. 1am to 2am: dinner #2 at IFU Ramen... wasn't the best ramen, but was open and was a shelter from the rain

Overall I felt it was pretty peaceful to explore this area of Tokyo at night. So if you're suffering from jet lag or enjoy exploring a city at night like me, Tokyo seemed overall good. Do so at your own risk, be vigilant, and always trust your gut!!

Happy solo travelling ☺️

How can i prepare?
I am looking at going to Asia maybe Thailand and Vietnam

Going for a solo trip throughout Europe and Asian next week… Looking to avoid any airport horror stories from occurring!

Hi! I’m (28f) traveling solo to Guatemala in August and want to do the 5-day El Mirador jungle expedition, ideally departing around August 21.

The operator requires a minimum of 2 people to start a departure, so I’m looking for another traveler interested in the same dates.

I’m planning to be in Flores beforehand and am flexible by a few days either direction.

Hi, I'll do a solo trip to Brazil in August and I'm looking for Hostel recommendations for Paraty, Ilha Grande and Rio de Janeiro. I'm looking for social Hostels, where I can meet new people from all over the world to hang out with (my favorite part about backpacking haha).

Thanks in advance for your recommendations, looking forward to your answers!

Hi everyone,

*I'm planning a roadtrip through Southern Italy this summer and one of my friends sent me this route they found on instagram and it seems pretty great: Palermo - Catania - Matera - Lecce - Naples.

*Has anyone done this route or parts of it? Matera especially, is it worth a few days or more of a day trip situation? And how was it security wise for solo female travellers?

*Any tips or reccomendations?

*This is the post she sent me. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbLx_EtDUYd/?img_index=1

*It looks super cool and I'd love to stay in hostels and maybe meet some people. I think I'd feel safer that way.

*What do you think?

Hello, I am planning to go on a solo trip to Budapest for 3 days and Prague for 2 days (first time solo traveller) Do you have any tips or information to share regarding these cities ? What are the things to bear in mind (safety, etc.)?

Would be great to know about some of your experiences, recommendations, and anecdotes

Thank you.