The Solo Traveller
Your independence, passion, and lifelong memories.
Your world. Your way.
Health and Wellbeing
Practical guidance, grounded reflections, and simple tools to help you stay centred – body and mind.
Sustainability
Stories and insights on destinations driving
eco-friendly tourism, protecting places we love for the journeys
yet to come.
Departures
Meet the people behind the scenes – tour operators, guides, and local experts – who have walked the path you may be considering exploring.
Confidence
and Safety
Smart, aware, and in control. Insightful stories and thoughtful strategies for travelling boldly, wisely, and well.
Perspectives
We experience the world differently when we move through it alone. Explore thought-provoking takes and soulful observations from the road.
The Big Picture
… because wherever you are in the world, adventure may just a little red pin away!
Destinations
Where to next? Discover places that move you, challenge you, and change you, one solo step
at a time.
Fellow Travellers
Real voices, real journeys. First-hand stories from solo travellers navigating the world on their own terms.
Transitions
Even when you’re travelling for work, every journey is a chance to discover something more.
Inspirations
Reflections from the road that stir the soul. Honest, heartfelt solo stories that just might spark your next adventure.
Festivals and Events
From lantern-lit skies to street parades and sacred rituals, this is where the world gathers to celebrate – and you can too!
Field Notes
Got five minutes and searching for inspiration?
Our lists, top tips and resources are full of ideas and insights to inspire your next great journey!
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Destinations
Samoa is a place that stays with you. Draped in lush rainforests, fringed by coral reefs, and shaped by ancient volcanic peaks, this island nation in the heart of Polynesia offers more than just postcard beauty, it invites you into a way of life. From the rhythm of the ‘fiafia’ (celebration) nights to the calm of a seaside ‘fale’ (traditional open-air hut), Samoa is guided by ‘fa’a Samoa’ (the Samoan way), a deep respect for community, nature, and tradition that pulses through daily life. Whether you're plunging into freshwater swimming holes, exploring lava caves, or watching the sunrise from Lalomanu Beach, you'll feel like you're part of something timeless.
Published 16 August 2025
Festivals and Events
Every year, as the new moon rises in late October or early November, homes across India, and hearts across generations, begin to glow. Lanterns flicker in doorways, firecrackers crackle through the dusk, sweet cardamom-laced aromas drift from kitchens, and a collective sense of hope and renewal takes hold. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of new beginnings, the triumph of light over darkness, and the enduring power of good. Diwali is celebrated over five days, with the main Diwali ritual – Lakshmi Puja – taking place on the evening of Monday 20 October.
Published 11 August 2025
Departures
In 1998, suffering from depression, Florence Achery discovered yoga, and in 2000, she discovered yoga retreats. For Florence, the timely discovery was a “revelation”, and she would go on to treat herself to a retreat every year – from Ibiza to Thailand, and Morocco to Türkiye. Today, Florence organises and hosts yoga and wellness retreats off the beaten track in the UK, India and The Gambia, where – as Florence tells us – learning to say ‘Yes!’ has resulted in many life-changing experiences for her guests.
Published 8 August 2025
Health and Wellbeing
When we travel solo, something shifts. We become more open, more curious, and more alive to the moment. And it is in this space that magic can happen – strangers become soulmates, moments become memories, and fleeting conversations can shape entire chapters of our lives.
Published 3 August 2025
Inspirations
We love stories that not only inspire us to pack our bags but remind us why we walk the world alone in the first place. We’re proud to share this exclusive extract from Women Travel Solo (Lonely Planet, 2025) – a powerful new collection of 30 true stories written by women who dared to go it alone. In this piece, author Rebecca Hall boards a container ship bound for Hong Kong, discovering kinship, courage, and karaoke on the high seas.
Published 30 July 2025
Inspirations
Safari West, a nationally recognised wildlife preserve located in Sonoma County, California, USA, has announced the birth of Ozzy, a healthy male southern white rhinoceros calf, born early Tuesday morning, 22 July. In a poignant reflection of the circle of life, Ozzy arrived on the very same day the world lost music icon Ozzy Osbourne. The timing of this birth adds symbolic weight to an already joyful milestone in Safari West’s ongoing conservation journey.
Published 26 July 2025
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For UK-based Alex, the inspiration for travel came from his grandmother, who was born in India, lived in Spain and England, and in her retirement, travelled extensively to over 100 countries. “Her stories were legendary, full of humour and adventure,” Alex tells The Solo Traveller. “She inspired me to see the world and embrace every opportunity. I’ve only done 23 countries so far, but I’m working on it!”
Published 21 August 2025
Fellow Travellers
Diana’s inspiration to travel the world solo didn’t arrive in the shape of a person or a story of someone else’s journey, but a common fear many of us share – being on our deathbeds wishing we had seen more of the world. “It’s one of the top regrets people have in old age, and I refuse to let it be mine! Life has seasons, and I know there’s only so much time I’ll be healthy and mobile. That reality pushes me to make the most of it now.”
Published 10 August 2025
Postcards
In the digital age of instant everything, the humble postcard still holds its own. These photographs are much more than hurried dispatches from the road. They are a fleeting moment, a favourite or unexpected view, or a quiet thought captured in time. But above all else, they are our little love notes to our world, and the wonder of our solo traveller adventures. Simply click on the postcard to find out where it is from.
