Ready to explore the world alone? You are in the right place
Do you have this inner desire to travel that just won’t go away? No matter how busy life gets, that little spark keeps calling you to see more, to experience more, to feel more alive?
But your partner doesn’t want to travel, your friends are busy, and you’re left wondering if you can really do it alone. You worry about something going wrong, choosing the right place, getting lonely, or just not feeling capable enough.
That voice in your head keeps whispering, “Can I really do this? ” Deep down, you know it’s not just about ticking places off a list. Your soul is craving something deeper; to travel with meaning and purpose.
You want to reconnect with yourself, to do something that’s yours, to feel that sense of freedom and confidence. You scroll through photos of women exploring the world on their own and feel that quiet ache – “I want that too.”
But then the doubts creep in. “What if I can’t handle it? What if I’m not brave enough?”
You are. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a little encouragement, inspiration, and empowerment to begin. This is your permission.
This is your sign.
I’m here to hold your hand along the way…
If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to see the world and worrying you’re not brave enough to do it alone, you’re not the only one. So many women have felt that same longing for adventure mixed with the fear of stepping out on their own.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin. You’re allowed to start small, to take one step at a time, to learn as you go. The courage you’re looking for isn’t something you have to find, it’s already within you, waiting to be trusted.
You don’t have to do this alone. Here, you’ll find stories, guidance, and gentle encouragement to help you take that first step at your own pace, in your own way.
Hi, I’m Lisa, a solo travel addict and your solo travel coach
I’m an unconventional 50 year old girl about the globe and the founder of this pink brand! I’m not new to solo travel, I’ve been doing it more than 25 years. I spent my twenties travelling, working and volunteering abroad, and at the age of 33 I settled down and did what I thought I should do. I was living a life that looked right to everyone else but felt wrong to my soul. Yet somewhere deep inside, I knew my real life was out there, waiting for me.
Less than two years later, I left everything behind. Blonde, divorced and free, I set off to rediscover myself, and began to document my journey on this blog, one solo footprint at a time. I broke free from the rules of society and forged my own path, trusting in the journey. Along the way, I discovered that travel is a force for good. It empowers us, and it can also empower the lives of those we meet and the communities we visit.
Solo travel is transformational
In my twenties, solo travel transformed me from a shy, quiet girl into a confident woman. In my thirties, it saved me from a life and a path where I was quietly fading. In my forties, it opened my heart to the world, through the people I met and the cultures I learned from. And now, as I step into my fifties, solo travel gives me the space and freedom to simply be me.
I’ve experienced first-hand how empowering solo travel can be, and I created Girl about the Globe to help you experience that same courage and transformation that it gave me. Together, we can make a difference in the world and in the lives of the people we meet, one solo footprint at a time.
What it means to be a Girl about the Globe
Girl about the Globe is a movement for the solo female traveller who cares. To be a Girl About the Globe means choosing courage over comfort and curiosity over fear. It means travelling not to escape life, but to embrace it fully.
It’s about connecting deeply with the world, not just ticking off destinations. It’s about showing up for yourself, even when you’re scared, and finding strength in the journey. It’s about travelling with purpose, respect, and heart, leaving every place a little better than you found it.
To be a Girl About the Globe is to explore with intention, to empower through experience, and to make every journey matter to you and to others. You’re more than just a traveller. You’re a Girl About the Globe.
Here is how I can support you
Each Girl About the Globe Destination Guide is more than a travel resource, it’s your personal roadmap to exploring with confidence and purpose.
Inside, you’ll discover which areas are perfect for different types of Girl About the Globes, whether you’re drawn to culture, history, adventure, or relaxation. You’ll find solo travel tips, advice on how to meet others safely, and recommendations for where to eat, shop, and stay that make a positive difference to local communities.
Each guide also highlights the issues affecting vulnerable girls in that country, and when you book through the page, a Hope Bear is sent to a vulnerable girl, helping her feel seen, supported, and full of hope.
Beyond the logistics, you’ll feel more prepared, inspired, and empowered to travel solo in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and uniquely you. Because being a Girl About the Globe isn’t just about where you go, it’s about how you travel and the impact you leave behind.
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For the solo female traveller who cares
I believe travel shows us that deep down, we’re all the same. We all have the same human needs, and travel can be used to unite us, not divide us. I’m a mix of party girl, culture lover, conscious traveller, and desert dreamer (that’s why I live in Dubai!)
I love the energy of new places, the stories behind them, and the people who make them come alive. Conscious travel has opened my eyes to the issues happening in different countries, and it’s made me passionate about helping and bringing hope to vulnerable girls living in conflict zones.
I’m all about showing the reality of solo travel, the highs, the challenges, and everything in between. Not just the picture-perfect Instagram moments.
I believe that as travellers, we have a duty to give back to the communities of the countries that we visit, and to empower the lives of the children that we meet. My goal is to see every country in the world in my lifetime and show you how to solo travel there too.
My mission is to inspire 100,000 conscious Girls about the Globe and to impact the lives of 100,000 vulnerable girls by the year 2030. I believe that every girl whose life is affected by conflict should have access to shelter, education, water, love and protection, and I aim to empower and bring hope to those who don’t. I’ve even started a non-profit called the Girl about the Globe Foundation to bring hope to girls around the world. (see our impact and how you can help).
When I’m not travelling or creating, you’ll find me practising Muay Thai, cuddling my cats, and dreaming about visiting a place that no-one I know has been to! (read my story here).
About Lisa Imogen Eldridge
Lisa Imogen Eldridge is the founder of Girl About the Globe, an author of A Female Guide to Solo Travel, and a solo travel coach with 29 years of solo travel experience. She has visited 152 countries, 119 of them solo, and has lived in five countries, giving her a truly global perspective on life and travel.
She is the host of the number one solo female travel podcast, the creator of the world’s first solo female travel discount app, and the founder of the Solo Female Travel Summit. Through her award-winning social-impact blog, Girl About the Globe, Lisa donates to the Girl About the Globe Foundation, supporting vulnerable girls in conflict zones.
The Girl about the Globe mission
- To empower women to travel alone and show the personal transformation that it brings.
- To show that solo travel is easier than you may think.
- To promote conscious travel and reduce the impact on our planet.
- To help local projects all over the world and support sustainability.
- To give an unbiased view of what the world is really like and highlight local issues to raise awareness of the reality of a destination and how we can help.
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Your solo travel journey
Having travelled solo for more than 25 years, I have designed this site to make it easier for you at every stage of your solo travel journey. Whether you’re dreaming of travelling somewhere new, ready to plan and book your trip, looking for inspiration and advice when you’re on the road or wanting to make an impact when you travel, there’s an article for you.
- Solo Travel Empowerment – You want to travel solo but need some extra encouragement to do it. This section will give you the confidence and empowerment for the right mindset to travel solo.
- Travel Inspiration – Are you dreaming of travelling but unsure where to go and need some ideas? Here’s all the inspiration you need.
- How To Travel Solo Successfully – From how to deal with culture shock and travel fatigue to dining alone. Discover everything you need you know on how to travel solo.
- Solo Female Friendly – From the best travel products to tours and retreats, these companies are perfect for your solo trip.
- Plan & Book Your Trip – Ready to book your trip or need to know how to book it? Discover the best booking sites and easy steps to booking your trip.
- Make a Difference – From how to be a conscious traveller to social impact businesses, find out how to become a conscious female traveller and make a difference on your solo trip.
Our Conscious Partnerships
Girl about the Globe partners with The Code.org, to protect children from sex tourism, and help sustainable projects across the world. As one of the Travel Aware partners with the UK Foreign Office, we can provide the most current advice on staying safe abroad.
In addition to being a member of the Sustainable Travel International, Girl about the Globe has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, to demonstrate our commitment to improving the sustainability performance of our business between now and 2030. The UN World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.” Each year, we commit to creating more conscious travellers.
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