Last updated: October 2026, by Lisa Imogen Eldridge Types of Girl about the Globe – City & Sightseeing GatG, Culture & History GatG, Food & Drink GatG, Shopping GatG This solo travel Rome guide is for you if you’re dreaming of the Eternal City. Rome is such an amazing city. There is so much to… Continue Reading…
There are so many reasons why Bali is one of the most popular destinations for solo travellers (I’ve actually been here twice!) It offers a mix of tropical beaches, ancient temples, lush rice terraces, and cool beach clubs. Bali is actually a big island and getting yourself around the island often involves checking maps, booking… Continue Reading…
Bolivia’s famous route is fairly easy to work out. Most travellers have heard of La Paz, the Salar de Uyuni and Sucre before they even arrive. They’re worth seeing, but there’s another side to the country that can get lost when everyone is following roughly the same itinerary. For me, the usual gringo trail Bolivia… Continue Reading…
A Solo Female Traveller’s Checklist When you travel solo, you get used to doing your own checks. There isn’t always someone sitting next to you to look at a hotel listing and say, “Does this seem right?” or to spot something unusual about a tour you’re considering. After travelling alone for a while, researching before… Continue Reading…
Are you heading to Quito and unsure what to do whilst you’re there? I spent a week exploring Quito solo and have included my 5 best things to do in Quito below. I’ve also included my recommendations for the best places to stay for solo female travellers to help you make the most of your… Continue Reading…
There’s no doubt about it, Tokyo in Japan is huge and trying to decide which area to stay in when you’re solo travelling can be really overwhelming. Luckily the city has a great metro system so if you do find yourself outside of the city or the areas that you want to see, you’re usually… Continue Reading…
If you’re looking to learn a new language but are unsure which platform to use, this is my personal review of Preply, an amazing platform for learning a language online. Why I Chose Preply Having travelled to 152 countries and lived in five, learning the basics of a language is really important to me. Even… Continue Reading…
There’s something incredibly exciting about booking a one-way ticket and heading somewhere completely new on your own. But let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. Questions about where you’ll stay, how you’ll meet people, whether you’ll have enough money, or even what you’ll do once you arrive are completely normal. That’s why the work and… Continue Reading…
You’ve researched your trip, decided where to go and are ready to book. With so many booking sites out there, it can be overwhelming knowing which ones to use. This page is a list of all travel planning websites for solo travel and the sites which I use to book my solo trips. From booking… Continue Reading…
If you are feeling apprehensive about travelling solo, sometimes taking a tour for part or all of your trip can give you the confidence you need before going it alone. In my twenty-nine years of solo travelling I have tried and tested many tour companies and G Adventures remains one of my favourite solo female-friendly companies. … Continue Reading…