Solo travel is on the rise for women, and there has never been a better time to just get up and do it. If your friends are all coupled up and your partner hates flying then there’s nothing to stop you from travelling by yourself. Whatever your reason for going it alone, solo travel empowers you and when you’ve done it once, you’ll soon want to do it again and again. But before you solo travel, read these articles to help prepare you for your trip. (If you prefer to take a tour read our reviews here)