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How to Travel Alone

Solo travel offers so many real benefits but it also comes with some unique challenges. That's why we have created this category of posts on how to travel alone.

Below you will find all our posts on how to travel solo. If you wish, you can jump to sub categories, including:

  • Solo Travel Planning
  • Solo Travel Safety
  • Packing for Travel: Lists, Tips and Product Reviews
  • Road Trips: Tips & Itineraries for Solo Travelers
  • Travel Money

Happy solo travel.

Difference and Discovery: Fall in Love with Solo Travel Again

Tracey Nesbitt

January 9, 2026 by Tracey Nesbitt

It stimulates all our senses, inspires curiosity, and teaches us about the world and ourselves. Fall in love with solo travel all over again.

Best Budget Solo Travel Destinations 2026: Fun, Safe, Affordable

Janice Waugh

January 7, 2026 by Janice Waugh

Our shortlist of the best destinations for solo travelers on a budget for 2026 determined by cost, accommodation, safety, and fun.

Win Today and Tomorrow in the Solo Traveler Giveaway!

Janice Waugh

December 25, 2025 by Janice Waugh

Seven days of winning. Ten prizes to be won. Come back each day for another chance to win!

Trusted Travel Resources in a World of Artificial Intelligence

Janice Waugh

December 23, 2025 by Janice Waugh

Is the planning information you’re gathering created by trusted travel resources or AI? Here’s why it matters and how to protect yourself.

3 Essential Life Skills You Learn When You Travel Solo

Janice Waugh

December 19, 2025 by Janice Waugh

Solo Traveler is about life as well as travel. Solo travel can make us better at life. It encourages the practice 3 essential life skills.

45+ Solo Travel Destinations for Christmas and New Year’s

Tracey Nesbitt

December 17, 2025 by Tracey Nesbitt

Solo travel destinations for Christmas and New Year’s can be difficult to choose. Here are many options from solo travelers who’ve been there.

“How much?!” Best Tips to Save Money at the Airport

Tracey Nesbitt

December 9, 2025 by Tracey Nesbitt

Avoid blowing your budget before getting off the ground with these tips to help you save money at the airport.

A New City Solo: The Art of Planning and UnPlanning

Janice Waugh

December 4, 2025 by Janice Waugh

Solo travel to a new city is always exciting but it does require a little bit of preparation. Here are do and do not lists for new city success.

17 Ways to Feed Your Wanderlust When You Can’t Travel

Tracey Nesbitt

December 1, 2025 by Tracey Nesbitt

There are times in life when you can’t travel. That doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the spirit of travel from home. Here are 17 suggestions.

Rome, Paris, London: A Perfect First Trip to Europe

Janice Waugh

November 26, 2025 by Janice Waugh

The trio of Rome, Paris, and London makes for a wonderful first trip to Europe. Here are my suggestions for your inaugural visit.

Travel Journaling Tips: Old School and New Apps

Janice Waugh

November 19, 2025 by Janice Waugh

A travel journal can be a treasured souvenir from a trip. Here are tips for writing and keeping a great journal, old school or digital.

Prepare Your Home for Vacation: Ultimate Checklist for Solo Travelers

Tracey Nesbitt

November 14, 2025 by Tracey Nesbitt

Here’s how to prep your home for vacation, including security of your belongings, saving money, and an easy transition when you return.

Why Solo Travelers Love Tracey’s List (and Keep Coming Back for More)

Janice Waugh

November 12, 2025 by Janice Waugh

We were pretty sure that Tracey’s List of the best trips for solo travelers would be a hit but we couldn’t have anticipated this!

Solo Winter Road Trip: 40 Tips for Driving with Skill and Confidence

Janice Waugh

November 7, 2025 by Janice Waugh

Solo winter road trip tips for planning, packing, and preparing your car, driving in challenging conditions, and enjoying the ride.

12 River Cruise Tips for Solo Travelers: How to Make the Most of Your Journey

Tracey Nesbitt

November 6, 2025 by Tracey Nesbitt

Here are my best river cruise tips as well as advice from readers to help you make the most of your solo river cruise.

Namibian Safari in Photos: Meet Some of the Extraordinary Animals

Janice Waugh

November 4, 2025 by Janice Waugh

As a safari novice, I had a lot to learn. Here are the extraordinary animals I had the privilege to see on my Namibian safari.

A Simple, 3-Step Method to Enrich Your Travels

Janice Waugh

October 22, 2025 by Janice Waugh

To enrich your travels, follow this 3-step method that includes tips for before, during, and after your trip.

Make Life Better: Travel Solo to Reset Your Mindset

Janice Waugh

October 17, 2025 by Janice Waugh

Shake it up. Make life better. By traveling solo, you learn about yourself, become stronger and more independent, and develop new interests.

Meeting the People of Namibia, Their Culture and Complex Past

Janice Waugh

October 15, 2025 by Janice Waugh

Meeting the people of Namibia was a joy. They are warm and friendly despite a very complicated and oppressive history.

16 Solo Road Trips You’ll Love: All Solo Traveler Tested

Janice Waugh

October 8, 2025 by Janice Waugh

Looking for breathing space? A bit of freedom? How about a solo road trip? Here are 16 solo traveler tested itineraries to choose from.

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