The Solo Traveller
Your independence, passion, and lifelong memories.
Your world. Your way.
Photographer Yakobchuk Olena
The 2026 whale shark season has officially begun at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, with the first encounters of the year confirmed in Exmouth, Western Australia.
By Tiffany West | 14 March 2026
Nature and Wildlife
Just landed …
Destinations
Mui Ne, on Vietnam’s southeastern coast, is not a city of monuments or a destination of grand declarations. It is a stretch of shoreline where mornings begin with fishermen returning from sea, and the horizon feels wide enough to hold our many thoughts.
By Josh Chandler | 13 March 2026
Confidence and Safety
Airspace closures and shifting flight routes are affecting travel through the Middle East, but informed solo travellers can still navigate the region safely with careful planning and flexibility rather than alarm.
By Geoffrey Williams | 8 March 2026
Tools and Tech
From dorm-room guidebooks to data-driven planning, travel tools have evolved. But when efficiency becomes the goal, what becomes of our innately human curiosity and instinct?
By Geoffrey Williams and Josh Chandler
3 March 2026
Plus one …
Solo travel does not have to mean isolation. Sometimes a shared experience can quietly enrich the road ahead in unexpected ways. Often, the insights we learn about others and ourselves can also inform new directions and destinations we might not have previously considered exploring.
By Emily Clarke | 1 March 2026
Point of View
Vivida, the feminine form of the Spanish word ‘lived’, perfectly describes Lynda’s belief that to travel is to truly lead a life well lived. A passionate traveller, wine and food enthusiast, Lynda created her company to offer the kind of travel she enjoys – immersive, slow-paced, full of cultural experiences and connection.
Q&A | 1 March 2026
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Departures
News and updates
Links to official travel advice and updates
Australia
United States of America
United Kingdom
Canada
New Zealand
Europe
Confidence and Safety
Solo smart, aware, and in control. Thoughtful strategies for travelling solo boldly, wisely, and well.
Health and Wellbeing
Practical guidance for solo travellers to help you stay centred on the road – mind, body, and soul.
Inspirations
Honest and insightful solo traveller stories to inspire your next adventure.
The first 24 hours in an unfamiliar city is always invigorating. From airport halls to the first steps outside, our senses sharpen as we navigate new light, air, smells, and rhythm. We invited members of our international community of solo travellers to share their insights into managing the sensory overload that is ‘Arrival’.
Jet lag is the often gruelling space between where our body lands well before our capacity to function has caught up. Guided by emerging research and insights from three members of our global solo travel community, we look at how to move ourselves through that space more gently and effectively.
Not every solo journey needs to be epic. In 2026, travellers are embracing long weekends and brief escapes as meaningful pauses within our busy lives. These journeys offer space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect without the pressure of big plans, bigger budgets, or long absences.
Destinations
Where to next? Discover places that move you, challenge you, and change you, one solo step at a time.
With a long-standing reputation as a classic safari destination, Kenya is emerging as one of the world’s most welcoming and culturally alive destinations. From the capital Nairobi’s year-round festival scene and women-led conservation to a quietly confident food movement, this is a country redefining what meaningful travel looks and feels like.
Departures
Meet the people behind the scenes who have walked the path you may be considering exploring.
Coach travel offers solo travellers the opportunity to move and connect slowly and rediscover the gems along the way. Yvan Lefranc-Morin, an industry insider and experienced solo traveller, shares why coaches remain one of the most generous ways to see Australia and beyond.
Point of View
Travel visionaries answer our ten quick questions about travelling solo.
Katy started her Italian adventures before she even placed a foot on a well-worn cobblestoned path. Renaissance history studies sparked her curiosity so when she finally arrived in Europe, she made a beeline for Italy as soon as she could. Since then, Katy has travelled to Italy over 40 times, exploring top to toe with a mission to visit all 20 regions and uncover their untold secrets.
Field Notes
Our curated solo traveller destination snapshots, ‘solo smart’ tips, insights, treasures, and listicles are distilled, direct, and ready when you are.
Perspectives
Thoughtful observations from solo travellers … with no filter.
Tools and Tech
We look at the tools and technology that support solo travellers in practical and meaningful ways.
Here are 10 questions about travelling solo that might be floating around your head, with practical advice to help you move from dreaming to doing.
Stepping away from the algorithm is not an act of rebellion, but of paying attention to the genuine independence and freedom we find when we stop following pre-lived journeys and start trusting the road instead.
From dorm-room guidebooks to data-driven planning, travel tools have evolved. But when efficiency becomes the goal, what becomes of our innately human curiosity and instinct?
Transitions
Where the ‘business’ of travel meets the soul of our solo journeys.
Fellow Travellers
Celebrating the voices and journeys of solo travellers from around the world.
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We travel solo because we love the freedom, but sometimes the occasion calls for company.
For British-born, Kathmandu-based Naresh Dahal, travel is his business and his passion. “I often find myself travelling solo, exploring trails, ancient monasteries, and rivers, and even though I am a luxury travel operator, for me, travel is deeply personal, a way to feel present in each moment.”
Anissa was 17 when she took her first solo trip. “I’d been working since I was 15 to save up for it, and I remember it being so much fun. My second solo trip came at 54, and it was a revelation. That trip to Egypt, standing before the pyramids, was a lifetime in the making and a ‘Bucket List’ dream finally fulfilled.”
Solo travel does not have to mean isolation. Sometimes a shared experience can quietly enrich the road ahead in unexpected ways. Often, the insights we learn about others and ourselves can also inform new directions and destinations we might not have previously considered exploring.
Waypoint. Your journey. Your choice.
Every journey needs a moment to pause.
Waypoint is that place – a quiet corner of connection, curiosity, reflection, and discovery.
Our monthly solo traveller dispatch includes insider offers, thoughtful travel finds, and stories that move, crafted especially for those who travel independently and love the world deeply.
The Big Picture
'The Big Picture' is your global window to solo travel – an interactive map linking every destination featured on The Solo Traveller – from remote islands to bustling cities and everything in between.
Zoom in, zoom out, scroll around, and follow your curiosity across oceans and continents.
Because wherever you are in the world, adventure may be just a little red pin away!
The Wishlist
Some places live in our imagination long before we ever get there – and for many of us, that’s exactly where they’ll stay. ‘The Wishlist’ is for those dream-worthy destinations where indulgence knows no limits … with coordinates so exclusive that even your GPS gives up! Impossible? Maybe. Irresistible? Always. It’s pure escapism – and we’re entirely here for it!
Go!
… where our influence quite possibly meets your next adventure! The team at The Solo Traveller strives to inspire, empower, and support you as you explore your world, your way. We are proud to introduce you to these selected adventures from our trusted friends – curated especially for the solo traveller who’s ready to move from inspiration to action.
West Africa
Samoa
Travelling solo doesn’t mean travelling unsupported, and here we connect you to specialist agents personally selected by The Solo Traveller Group’s Founder and Publishing Curator, Geoffrey Williams, for their genuine understanding of, and passion for, solo travel. They are well-travelled, experienced experts who create bespoke itineraries for one, shaping journeys around your pace, your interests, and the opportunities that exist, while championing the independence and freedom that defines genuine solo traveller journeys.
Jess Zacker
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Here at The Solo Traveller, we believe travel isn’t just about the places we go, it’s also about the values we carry with us. These are the projects that our global network of solo travellers have introduced us to – projects and initiatives that would love your support. Please consider helping them out in whatever ways you can.
Animals Australia
