Solo Travel Advice

Updated 4/5/2026 Planning your first solo trip can feel exciting, but also a little intimidating. The good news is that you don’t need to be fearless or extroverted to travel alone, you just need to choose the place that’s right for you, and I’ve got you covered with the best first-time solo travel destinations in…

Ahh, my first solo trip. It was to Los Angeles a few years ago, and if I knew then what I know now, I would have been a lot less stressed. I was convinced I was supposed to be social all the time and never take nights off from doing things, but that couldn’t be…

There are a lot of misconceptions around solo travel. To some people, it sounds lonely and dangerous while to others, it sounds incredibly freeing. Some of my friends have told me they could never travel alone, and that’s okay, it’s not for everyone. But if you’re curious about solo travel and feeling hesitant, let me…

I’ve been traveling almost exclusively solo for nearly four years now, but before I started, I asked myself the same question a lot of people do: is solo travel worth it? For me, the answer is yes, even though it isn’t perfect, and to be honest, I still ask myself that question from time to…

Hiking alone is one of my favorite parts of solo travel. A quiet trail on a crisp day, with no small talk (except the awkward hiker “hi” every now and then) is just so peaceful and relaxing. It’s generally a safe activity, but there are important solo hiking tips that will make the experience go…

Ahhh, your first solo trip. You’re likely feeling excited about traveling solo but also a little nervous, and that’s perfectly normal. I took my first solo trip nearly four years ago (to L.A.!) and have been traveling solo ever since. In fact, I’ve come to prefer it over traveling with others because I get to…

If you’re an introvert, you may be wondering if the whole “solo travel thing” is for you. For me, personally, before I became a digital nomad nearly 3 years ago, I wasn’t sure if I’d make it. After all, the majority of solo nomads seem to be extroverted and outgoing. But I’m introverted and… in-staying?…