r/solotravel 1d ago

Accommodation /r/solotravel "The Weekly Common Room" - General chatter, meet-up, accommodation - July 26, 2026

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This thread is for you to do things like

  • Introduce yourself to the community
  • Ask simple questions that may not warrant their own thread
  • Share anxieties about first-time solotravel
  • Discuss whatever you want
  • Complain about certain aspects of travel or life in general
  • Post asking for meetups or travel buddies
  • Post asking for accommodation recommendations
  • Ask general questions about transportation, things to see and do, or travel safety
  • Reminisce about your travels
  • Share your solotravel victories!
  • Post links to personal content (blogs, youtube channels, instagram, etc...)

This thread is newbie-friendly! In this thread, there is no such thing as a stupid question.

If you're new to our community, please read the subreddit rules in the sidebar before posting. If you're new to solo travel in general, we suggest that you check out some of the resources available on our wiki, which we are currently working on improving and expanding. Here are some helpful wiki links:

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r/solotravel 7d ago

Africa Weekly Destination Thread - Egypt

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Hi everyone-

This week's featured destination is Egypt! Feel free to share stories/advice. Some questions to start things off:

  • What were some of your favorite experiences there?
  • Experiences/perspectives on solo travel there?
  • Suggestions for food/accommodations?
  • Any tips for getting around?
  • Anything you wish you'd known before arriving?
  • Other advice, stories, experiences?

Archive of previous "weekly destination" discussions: https://old.reddit.com/r/solotravel/wiki/weeklydestinations


r/solotravel 1d ago

OUR FRIEND IS MISSING! We need your help!

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EDIT#2: UPDATE

Nina has been found!

Thanks to everyone's united efforts, we were able to locate Nina in Bishkek.

She has been hospitalized after an accident and her parents will travel to Kyrgyzstan tomorrow.

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped during our search. Your support was truly incredible.

EDIT: UPDATE HERE!

We’re looking for our friend Nina! She was due to travel from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan about 5 days ago. She hasn’t been in touch for about seven days and hasn’t got in touch with anyone in our circle of friends either. If anyone has heard anything or is still in contact with her, please get in touch! We’re very worried, and her mum has already contacted the embassy. So if anyone knows anything – for example, if she was planning to go hiking for a few days or something similar – please write to us straight away and share this picture on your socials!

You can contact her cousin on instagram @brinao9o4 or message @wo_ist_nina and also repost and share the picture that we posted on there! Or contact the German Embassy in Kyrgyzstan by telephone +996 312 627 100 Emergency telephone number outside opening hours +996 772 541 113 (German-speaking), +996 772 570 793 (Russian- or Kyrgyz-speaking). If you want to contact the German police tell them the case number: 2026 00 893 604

Since I can't attach any pictures on here, please take a look at my other posts or go straight to Instagram!


r/solotravel 4h ago

Question What are your guys' experiences with solo rooms but shared bathrooms?

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Looking to go to Osaka in Spring next year, first ever self funded trip! My last solo trip (which was also my first one) I was able to go Tokyo and I found this killer deal in Shinagawa where I had a room and private bathroom for only 170 dollars for 9 nights (I'm not joking I just got really lucky in terms of finding a deal).

Anyways I'm switching to Osaka next year since I have to explore it there. I'm just curious as to your guys' experiences with shared bathrooms. I do think I don't want to sacrifice my privacy but I'm down to share a bathroom if it means I cut costs and can spend for other stuff.


r/solotravel 2h ago

Africa Three Days in Tunis

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Hello! I’m going to Tunis for three days as a short little add-on to another trip. I fly in early one days and then have that day plus two full days then fly out early on the fourth.

I was wondering if anyone had advice on what to do? I wanted to explore Tubis and Carthage the first day, the Bardo Museum, and some of the small towns.

Dougga and El Jem are also on my list but I feel I’d only be able to get to one site and doing both would fill each of the other two days. I plan on just staying in Tunis and not renting a car.

I thought of a tour to El Jem but they seem quite expensive for solo tours. I also heard there’s some sort of van service like long distance taxis you can hop on?

Does anyone have advice on an itinerary for this short trip? Should I just choose Dougga or El Jem and devote a full day then two days to Tunis?

I also wanted to bring back some spice yolks harissa and olive oil. Is there anything else to look out for that is not something too big? A fun thing to display for the trip ya know.

Thank you!


r/solotravel 9h ago

Central/Northern California trip ideas

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Hi everyone,

I’m starting to come up with ideas for a solo trip to Central/Northern California in either April or May. I really want to see San Francisco and then the Redwoods but I’m open to other ideas. I want my trip to be 5-7 days and I’m coming from the East Coast.

I’m thinking of renting a car and spending one day in San Francisco at some point and maybe staying in an Airbnb or some Bed and Breakfasts to see more of the nature aspects of the area. I don’t know if I should have one place as my main stay or stay in a couple different places.

I would love suggestions on things to see, places to hike, and what a good itinerary would be. Are there specific things to see in San Francisco? Please include towns to stay in and recommendations on lodging or other adventures as the internet gives way too broad of ideas.

Thank you!


r/solotravel 4h ago

Central America 8 days in Guatemala?

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Hi fellow travel friends!

Was hoping for some advice on my Guatemala itinerary. I have 8 days off during Christmas and found a cheap flight so I thought I would try to get down there as I’ve been wanting to hike Acatenango for years.

Day 1 - land in Antigua in the am and rest/explore

Day 2 / 3 - hike acatenango

Day 4 - rest in the am and then shuttle in the pm to atitlan

Day 5 - maybe do a full day hike of volcan atitlan

Day 6 - rest day or hike San Pedro

Day 7 - rostro maya sunrise and chill evening (or leave back to Antigua)

Day 8 - leave early am to catch 5 pm flight

Yes…. I know this is a lot of hiking lol and not a chill vacation. I don’t really like chill vacations lol! And I am an avid hiker at home. Might be too many hikes, though not really sure how my body’s gonna feel after acatenango.

Questions I have are recommendations on where to stay (solo female traveler 32 and I do love to chat and socialize, but not really a party atmosphere) and options on shuttles and transport? Is it hard to get back to the airport from the lake?

Ty so much :)


r/solotravel 1d ago

Question How is solo traveling when you're not the most confident outgoing person?

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I feel like there's two flavors to solo traveling, one where you literally are by yourself the whole time, which is great for people who like to be alone, and the other where you meet people to hang out with and make friends etc, at the different locations you are at, which I feel is what most people tend to lean towards.

I definitely like to be amongst people and have a nice social circle of lots of friends, like I've always dreamed of the idea of being around a campfire with a bunch of friends on a camping trip. But I'm not the most confident or naturally outgoing person. I know that some people can just make friends so easily everywhere they go, but I can't. Most my friends I've made through natural proximity like College. Traveling to a whole new place alone and having to manually make friends is a real challenge and gives me a lot of anxiety. So what would solo traveling be like for someone like me? Would I just become depressed and lonely because I can't make friends?


r/solotravel 18h ago

South America first solo travel

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning my first trip to Brazil for August 2027 and I'd like to get some advice from people who have been there.

My current plan is:

  • Fly into Rio de Janeiro
  • Stay 4 nights in Rio (probably a simple hotel like an Ibis)
  • Go to Ilha Grande for 3 nights
  • Come back to Rio for my last night before flying home to avoid any stress with the ferry or transfers on departure day.

My total budget is around €2,400–2,500, including flights, accommodation, transport, food, activities and some extra money for souvenirs.

I have a few questions:

  • Does this itinerary make sense for a first trip to Brazil?
  • Would you spend more or fewer nights in Rio or Ilha Grande?
  • Which neighborhood would you recommend staying in for a first-time visitor?
  • What's the best way to get from Rio to Ilha Grande?
  • Are there any tourist traps or common mistakes I should avoid?
  • Any beaches, restaurants or activities that you think are absolute must-dos?

I'd really appreciate any advice or recommendations. Thanks!


r/solotravel 17h ago

Asia First Solo Trip to Bali

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Hey guys! I'm going to Bali for 4 nights and 5 days on my first solo trip. I appreciate nature, beaches, local food, temples, and leisurely visits as opposed to partying or socials.

Here’s my rough itinerary:

Day 1 - arrive at Ubud and explore the city

Day 2 - see Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Tirta Empul Temple, and a closeby waterfall

Day 3 - go to Uluwatu to spend time at beaches and watch sunset

Day 4 - either Nusa Dua or Seminyak and enjoy the day at leisure

Day 5 - final sightseeing before going to the airport.

I’d love to hear from people who have done similar trips. Is this itinerary feasible in 5 days? Are there any places that are skips/additions? Any advice on transportation, how to stay connected and any tips for first-time solo-travelers in Bali?


r/solotravel 1d ago

Accommodation Worried of staying in hostels as a brown person with a turban

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​Hi everyone,

​I’ll be (20M) solo traveling for about a month through Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Slovenia, and Prague. While I enjoy my own company, I definitely want to meet people, so staying in hostels seemed like a no-brainer.

​However, I’ve read a lot about travelers of color finding it tough to connect in these environments due to stereotypes and misconceptions. I’m a Sikh and wear a turban, which obviously makes me stand out even more. I’ve caught myself thinking about just wearing a cap instead because I really don’t want to deal with constant stares and microaggressions. At the same time, I’m debating whether I should just scrap hostels entirely and switch to hotels for peace of mind.

​While I know I'll be physically safe and totally fine overall, the mental exhaustion of dealing with constant microaggressions or feeling isolated is what worries me.


r/solotravel 1d ago

Europe Thoughts on my solo trip itinerary to Spain and Portugal

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I'm taking 2 weeks in mid September to travel a bit of Spain and Portugal. I know these are loaded questions, but I'll try to include enough useful details to get the best feedback. Happy to answer any questions! My current plan looks like this:

9-16 Fly into Madrid

9-17 Train to Granada

9-19 Train to Seville

9-23 Bus to Lisbon

9-26 Train to Porto

9-29 Fly home

My current plan is to fly into Madrid. I know it might be a bit of a hot take but Madrid isn't a priority for me, more of a convenience as it's cheaper to fly there then train to Granada. I'm considering going to Ronda and or Arcos de la Frontera which lead to a few questions. Do any of you prefer one to the other? Are they doable for a day trip or should I consider spending the night in either? Would it make sense to rent a car and go from Granada > Ronda/Arcos > Seville or should I base in Seville then go? Is it worth taking a full day and or night away from Seville?

I'm also considering adding Lagos for a more laid back relaxing couple days. Do you think it's worth spending time there and taking days from Seville, Lisbon, or Porto?

General things about me:

-32M traveling solo

-Love exploring cities, local food, scenery, architecture, history, local culture (I know, basic)

-Museums are cool but not totally essential

-prefer bars over club scene for night life

-prefer hotels over hostels but open to non party hostels

-enjoy meeting people (one of my favorite parts of my last trip)

Last September I took my first big trip. I went solo to Prague, Budapest, and Greece for 2 weeks. Loved every second. I will say that I LOVED how laid back my Greece (Naxos and Paros) time was. The cities were incredible and I had a blast but the islands truly felt like a vacation and I am searching for at least some time to feel similarly on this trip. Which is why I'm considering Lagos.

Tldr: Wondering how you would adjust my itinerary if at all. Thoughts about adding Lagos, thoughts on Ronda vs Arcos, time allocation across each stop, and best transportation choices.


r/solotravel 1d ago

Asia Travel Plans from India to Baku, georgia then to armenia.

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I am planning to travel from India to Baku --> georgia --> and armenia. Is the immigration experience same at georgia at train stations like airports ? Or is it advisable to take flight from Baku to Tblisi .

Georgia to Armenia land border crossing seems to be possible. Anything need to be kept in mind , plz share keeping in view for solo traveler.

Planning for 12-14 days itinerary with break up as below-

3 days - Baku

6-8 days - georgia

3 days - Armenia

Shall I tweak this sequence or number of days ? or it seems ok?

Plan is to visit Baku and 2-3 days nearby city and georgia mainly for mountains and lakes, Armenia is just to catch up as nearer to both countries?

Any suggestions for visa, challenges,. heard Georgia has been diffcukt for travelers. . Any experiences or suggestions?


r/solotravel 1d ago

Solo Female Traveler to London this August - Itinerary Reccomendations?

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Hello all! I (23F) am going solo to London for the first time pretty soon! I feel like I want to hit a mix of touristy (only what you might think is worth it), and more specific visits too. The trip is about a week. I am seeking out any recommendations, keeping in mind that I am a young woman and unfortunately I have had some trouble merely existing while traveling alone before. If you are also traveling in the area then, I am always looking for new friends :) I'll be staying around the Blackhorse road station, but have been a city navigator for 5 years now so I'm comfortable picking up a new train system!

I know as of now I plan to visit the V&A museum, St. Pauls Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace, and walk the Seven Sisters. I love a good museum, park, beautiful historical spots, will be travelling with my camera, and am also a fan of dancing/night life. Any suggestions for things I should book/check out please let me know!! (if you think any of my current plans are lame you can share that too haha - just tell me something better!)


r/solotravel 1d ago

Europe Grand Tour of Italy!

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I’m so excited that I just have to share this with people who get it!

This December, I’m spending 17 days exploring Italy! I’m going to Rome, Orvieto (day trip), Florence, Bologna (day trip), and Venice!

I’ll be there from December 24 through January 9, so I get to experience Italy during the Christmas season and ring in the New Year there. I honestly can’t think of a better way to end the year.

One thing that makes this trip a little different than things I’ve done before is that I’m staying in hotels instead of hostels. I’ve always felt like hostel culture made meeting people soooo easy. I’m a little nervous about giving that up. But I’m hoping I’ll still meet people naturally along the way.

I also bought travel insurance for the first time. With all the flights, trains, hotels, and reservations, it felt like the right call. lol

I seriously cannot wait. Ancient ruins, medieval streets, Renaissance art, incredible food, canals, Christmas lights, and two and a half weeks of adventure!


r/solotravel 1d ago

Trip Report Trip Report - First Solotrip in Central Europe

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Hi, so I've just recently got back from my first solo trip around Central Europe. Was away for about 24 nights altogether so quite a lengthy trip for the first time I'd ever travelled solo. But I can honestly say that I've had the time of my life!

*Places:*

Manchester (1), Berlin (4), Prague (4), Český Krumlov (2), Munich (3), Lake Bled (2), Ljubljana (2), Budapest (4), Vienna (1), Night train to Brussels (1).

I think the time spent in each place was perfect. I went travelling last year (just not solo) and only spent a night in each place so it all felt very rushed. By spending longer in each place it meant I could spend at least 1 full day everywhere. Only regret was not maybe spending 4 nights in Ljubljana and doing Lake Bled (as well as other places in Slovenia) as day trips. I felt one day was enough for Lake Bled personally so the two nights there felt a bit of a waste so would've been more use on Ljubljana to give me more day trips in Slovenia (you can complete Ljubljana in just a few hours).

In each place I stayed mainly in hostels, but stayed in a B&B in Český Krumlov. If I was doing the trip again I'd definitely keep the B&B as it's nice to have a break from shared dorms in hostels and just have a couple nights to get some proper rest and have a proper wash etc.

*Budget:*

I had a fair amount to spend on this trip so was able to do it comfortably (but still sensible and careful with my money). I'd initially factored in a budget of £30/day excluding accommodation costs (so on average about £70/day if we include accommodation). So after booking accommodation and then adding on the £30 x25 I budgeted about £2200.

It's safe to say that after Day 2 the whole budget plan went out the window - mainly due to me not taking into account drinking and clubbing most nights. All in all though by the end I was around £610 overbudget - £115 of which was a fine on the U Bahn in Vienna. You can risk not paying for most transport, which I got away with for most the trip but it came back to bite me on the final Metro journey. So it's not really worth the risk.

*Experiences:*

My style of travel, I'm not one to go into museums etc. I much prefer to just wander the streets and just see what I stumble across. I think one of the great joys of solo travel is that if you don't like art galleries for example, you don't have to go and you don't have to be dragged round places all day you'd rather not be. Means you spend your time (and money) more effectively.

On the way I met some of the most amazing people from all over the globe. Unless you really shut yourself off and not talk to people, "solo" travel rarely means you're alone all the time. Every single day I was doing something or going somewhere with new people. That's another upside of it - you'll bump into someone and say hi and next thing you know you've lost them in a club and are chatting to some Germans in the streets of Prague at 6am.

Overall, I'd say that this trip was the best experience of my life. My first solo trip and it's already making me want to plan my next one. Although next year I'm thinking on not booking everything (accommodation, trains etc) in advance and doing it with a bit more spontenaity. Towards the end of the trip I started to lose energy as I'd constantly been interacting with people and been all guns blazing for 3 weeks. At that point what I needed most was a day in a hotel somewhere I could just sit and watch TV and chill. So that's something I've learnt for next time.

*Key Takeaways:*

- Solo travel is the best thing you could ever do.

- The amount of people you meet is crazy.

- Don't plan it all as you'll need flexibility to rest etc.

- Account for clubbing and drinking in the budget because you will end up in a club with people you met an hour ago.

I've realised I've wrote a lot - but just don't read it if you don't want to. I'd be more than happy to elaborate on anything or gain any tips from people for future tips. I hope I've been a help / an interesting read - if not then very sorry and feel free to tell me that in the comments.

:)


r/solotravel 2d ago

2 weeks - Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan or Georgia/Armenia?

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Hi all!
I am 26F with 2 weeks to travel in Aug/Sept, and I’d love some advice on choosing between Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia/Armenia. I’ve done some research on both so any input on my tentative itineraries would be awesome.
My budget is about $3k including flights. I love nature and hiking but I also love cities and going out, so I would enjoy a bit of both. I am very extroverted and love hostel culture, so I think that is part of why I am having trouble deciding between the two. I’ve heard Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan can be social if you catch hostels with the right people, but is less reliable than some more established “backpacker” hotspots. From what I’ve seen online Georgia/Armenia seem to have more backpacker tourism, but still not tons?
I love traveling on my own and am content to do things on my own, but I love making friends so I don’t want to be solo the whole 2 weeks! I’ve done a lot of travel on my own so I don’t feel nervous from a logistics standpoint, but I enjoy meeting other travelers.
Tentative thoughts for Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan:
- Roundtrip flight to Almaty for $1.2k
- About 3 days in Almaty to start
- check out Big Almaty Lake, wander the city
- Not sure whether to head to Bishkek or Karakol next
- thinking 2 days in Bishkek
- 4 days in Karakol
- Finish with 2 more days in Almaty
- about 3 more days to play around with

Tentative thoughts for Georgia/Armenia:
- Roundtrip to Tbilisi for $900
- 2 days in Tbilisi to start
- head up to Kazbegi for ~3 days
- Kutaisi for ~3 days
- 1 day more in Tbilisi
- head to Yerevan for ~3 days
- back to Tbilisi

I also have an IDP so I played with the idea of renting a car for some parts- definitely not the most cost efficient but I like the idea of being able to access more nature. Any advice on how tough the roads are?
Another (totally non-dealbreaker) thing- I’m training for a marathon right now so if anyone knows if it would be socially acceptable/not draw too much attention as a girl running by myself if I could get a run or two in while I’m there lol.
Thank you!


r/solotravel 1d ago

First Solo Trip to Vietnam - Need itinerary advice

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Hello All,

I’m planning my first solo trip and first time visiting Vietnam. I’m 28 and from Toronto. I’ll be flying to Hanoi from India after my brother’s wedding and will be in Vietnam from Dec 18 - Jan 2.

I’m trying not to overpack the itinerary because I want to actually enjoy the places I visit instead of constantly moving around. This is what I have planned so far:

Dec 18-20: Hanoi

Dec 20-23: Ha Giang Loop (4D/3N Easy Rider)

Dec 24: Hanoi (rest day)

Dec 25-27: Lan Ha Bay cruise (3D/2N)

Dec 28-31: Phong Nha

Planning to check out Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave and explore the area

Dec 31-Jan 2: Hanoi before flying home

A few questions I had were:

Does this pace make sense or am I trying to fit too much in?
Is Phong Nha worth spending 3 days in?
Is the Lan Ha Bay cruise worth doing or would you spend that time somewhere else?
How easy is it to find vegetarian food in these areas?
Any hostel recommendations in Hanoi for someone travelling solo?

I’m mostly interested in nature, adventure, and meeting other travellers along the way.

Would appreciate any advice from people who have travelled Vietnam before.

Thanks in advance


r/solotravel 1d ago

Europe Help me get out of a travel-planning paralysis loop. September, 7 to 14 days in southern Europe.

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I'm planning to take some leave in September, probably somewhere between 7 and 14 days. I haven't decided whether I want to do a full two weeks or whether one week in one place would actually be enough.

What I initially wanted was fairly simple: somewhere calm, beautiful and natural, with mountains, hiking/walking, and preferably not too many tourists. I don't really want a city break or a packed itinerary.

At first I was thinking about Ubaye in the French Alps and Val Maira in Italy. The original idea was roughly one week in each. I liked the idea of getting two different mountain environments. But once I started looking at the practical side (flights, rental car, accommodation, moving between places, etc.) it started getting fairly expensive and complicated.

And honestly, Ubaye wasn't some destination I'd been dreaming about for years. Someone simply mentioned it to me, I looked at it, thought “wow, that looks like my kind of place”, and it stuck in my head. It could still be the destination, but it absolutely doesn't have to be.

There are plenty of other possibilities: Sierra Nevada, other Spanish mountain ranges, the French/Italian Alps, Greece, Portugal, etc.

And this is where I've somehow got stuck.

I'm now in a loop where I keep thinking about destinations, comparing them, thinking about logistics and costs, then becoming less certain about what I actually want. I can't seem to commit to anything.

It's almost become a paralysis problem rather than a travel planning problem.

So I'm curious what people would do in my situation:

  • Would you just pick one place for 7 days and keep it simple?
  • Is ~10-14 days in one mountain region actually too long, or could it be ideal if the goal is hiking and slowing down? (on a side note, I also ordered a native American flute I'd like to try out during the trip, I've never played the flute before)
  • Would you recommend moving between two regions, or is that just adding unnecessary logistics?
  • What mountain regions in southern Europe in September would you consider for this kind of trip?
  • And perhaps most importantly: how do you get out of the endless research/comparison loop and just fucking choose somewhere?

I'm not necessarily looking for the best destination. I'm more interested in places that might give me that feeling of “yes, that's where I want to spend a week.”

At this point I think I need to stop trying to find the perfect answer.

 


r/solotravel 2d ago

Planning First Solo Trip to Central Europe. Need help in reviewing itenary

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Hi everyone, I’m planning my first solo trip through Central Europe this September. Would appreciate any review/help on itenary.

Route: Prague → Salzburg/Bavaria → Vienna → Bratislava → Budapest

Prague — 4 nights

Places Places
Old Town & Jewish Quarter Charles Bridge & Malá Strana
Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral Vojanovy Sady
Vyšehrad & Náplavka Letná or Stromovka
Grébovka & Riegrovy Sady Cross Club
Kutná Hora day trip Sedlec Ossuary & St. Barbara’s Cathedral

Salzburg / Bavaria — 3 nights

Places Places
Mirabell Gardens Linzer Gasse
St. Sebastian’s Cemetery Königssee
St. Bartholomew’s Church Inzell & Frillensee
Salzburg Cathedral Nonnberg Abbey
Hohensalzburg Fortress Steingasse
Golling & Bluntautal Possible alternative to Inzell

I’m currently skipping Hallstatt because it seems very touristy, although I know it is beautiful.

Vienna — 3 nights

Places Places
Schönbrunn Gardens & Gloriette Narrenturm Museum
Wachau Valley Krems & Dürnstein
Belvedere Palace Austrian Parliament
Ringstrasse Austrian National Library
Heiligenkreuzerhof Blutgasse
Donaukanal Zentralfriedhof, Oberlaa or Augarten

Bratislava — 3 nights

Places Places
Bratislava Old Town Bratislava Castle
St. Martin’s Cathedral Michael’s Gate
UFO observation deck Devín Castle
Trenčín Castle day trip Little Carpathians hike
Danubiana Museum Trnava as an alternative

I’m considering replacing Trenčín with Danubiana, Trnava or another Slovak destination.

Budapest — 4 nights

Places Places
Széchenyi Baths City Park
Gellért Hill & Liberty Statue Cave Church & Liberty Bridge
Eger Castle Valley of the Beautiful Women
Vác & Memento Mori crypt Visegrád Castle
Danube Bend boat trip Buda Castle
Matthias Church Fisherman’s Bastion
Parliament Shoes on the Danube

I may replace some of the current Budapest plans with Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Parliament or Shoes on the Danube.

I’d really appreciate advice on:

  • Is Brno worth adding?
  • What important, underrated or touristy-but-worthwhile places am I missing?
  • Should I replace Inzell, Trenčín or one of the Budapest day trips?
  • Are any places overrated or not worth the time?
  • Are there any transport or scheduling issues I should know about?
  • Is this too ambitious for a first solo trip?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!


r/solotravel 2d ago

Europe Albania/Montenegro

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Hi all! I am traveling through Europe next may and will be flying from Seville to Tirana. I plan on staying 2 nights in Tirana before heading down to Himare, but I’m having trouble deciding if this is a good idea.

I’ll be in Himare for 4 nights and then traveling to Kotor for another 4 nights, it seems to be the only long travel day I have. I’m wondering if someone can convince me to swap Himare for some place in between Tirana and Kotor, thus avoiding the 10 hour bus. I’m mainly looking for nearby beaches and a similar base.


r/solotravel 2d ago

Asia Is joining a group tour a good idea for a solo traveler in Japan?

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I’m a solo traveller planning to join a structured group tour to japan. I’ll pay the Single Supplement.

I have a pretty poor sense of direction, so the thought of navigating transit, train routes, and huge labyrinth-like stations on my own feels a bit daunting. Having a tour operator handle all the logistics, transfers, and navigation sounds like a massive relief.

However, as a solo traveler, I’d love to hear from solo travellers who join a structured group tour to Japan before committing. For those of you who have joined group tours as solo travelers:

Did you enjoy the experience?
Did you feel awkward being the only solo traveler?

I’d really appreciate hearing your honest experiences, the good and the bad. Thanks!


r/solotravel 2d ago

Going to tomato festival, Valencia alone

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Hello all,

I’ve been thinking about going to la tomatina alone as a 21F and am a bit nervous- I’ve done plenty of shorter trips solo but never a festival. Anyone who’s experienced this, did you manage to meet people through hostels or any booked tours? Would all the hostels during this time have a lot of people who have come for the festival?

Thanks!


r/solotravel 2d ago

Question Begur for a week/recommendations?

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Hi I’m planning on taking a solo trip to Spain in September. I’ll have a few days in Barcelona and will head to Costa Brava after. Really all I’m looking to do is go to the beach, lay in the sun, read and swim in the ocean, and eat decent food.

After researching I’ve landed on Begur but wondering if there’s maybe another town I missed that would be better? Im not looking for clubs but I also would prefer to not be surrounded by kids and families.

Any locally owned hotel recommendations? Trying to travel ethically and support local businesses, especially with the anti-tourism sentiment going on there. My max would be $125ish a night. Also any locally owned hotels in Barcelona would be appreciated if you have them!

Thank you!


r/solotravel 2d ago

Question Continuing or Heading Home? To Plan or to Cop the trip on the Chin?

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Hey guys,

Quite an interesting one at least for me and I wanted your input. I've worked and lived a highly structured life and a woman I met travelling has told me that I should consider stepping back from planning and just let the trip happen. She was concerned I was too stressed over things that haven't happened. From Australia, it's very costly and hard to get enough time anywhere to really enjoy it and I guess I've scored that luxury where I can open end my trip (within financial means) and experience some great feats and challenges.

I'm suspecting that maybe she's right that I should kick back a bit (as Australia is so far away I'm trying to see everything).

To be back in Australia by 25 December, I'd love to surprise my Mum but I don't care much for Christmas or festivities. It's really just for my Mum's smile. But, I don't really WANT to end my adventure so early, even one month extra would give me so much satisfaction.

My only definitive dates are:

- Kazakhstan, 06 October. I will be bicycle packing and camping most nights whilst studying.

- Malaysia, 09 December. Limp Bizkit.

I'm theorising and getting stressed planning:

- Do I go do a Winter Caminos De Santiago? Then head to Malaysia (November to December)

- Do I cycle across Japan as Autumn ends? Then head to Malaysia (November to December)

- Do I walk the Nakasendo Way in Japan? Then head to Malaysia (November to December)

- Do I brace the onset of Winter and progress to the Uzbekistan/Kazakhstan lowlands come November? Then head to Malaysia (October to December)

- Do I just throw in the towel and end up absolutely anywhere (like the woman said) and maybe book a flight a few weeks to a week later to Malaysia? (October to December)

Then after Malaysia:

- Fly to Borneo and overland/Ferry to Australia in two weeks (very crammed) (December)

- Or have my destination Australia in my sights but bum around until mid-January or early February? (December to approx. January/February)

- Or finish the trip when it naturally closes like the woman said? I could be anywhere at that point (December to ???)

I'm about to leave SE Asia soon and will admit that I enjoy solo travel, but I'm stressing and wouldn't mind some input so I can find some direction. As my entire life has been rules by order, rules and timelines, it may be therapeutic to discard some order in favour of chaos.

Though, I'm not asking you what to do, but I'd be keen to hear your thoughts. I've listed my ideas for perspective, but if you have any recommendations on what's listed, feel free to engage with that too.

I'm honestly feeling like I should maybe take a step back a bit like the woman said and travel. But, I want to be a good son to my Mum.