The Solo Traveller
Your independence, passion, and lifelong memories.
Tools and Tech
From planning and navigation to safety, connection, and decision-making, solo travel asks more of us. Technology now shapes almost every stage of the journey, but not every tool earns its place. Here, we look at the apps, platforms, and technologies that genuinely support independent travellers in practical and meaningful ways.
eSIMs are changing the way solo travellers stay connected. This practical, plain-English guide explains what eSIMs are, how they work, and why they’re worth considering. Written for non-techy travellers, it offers clear advice, honest limitations, and simple steps to help you decide if an eSIM is right for your next journey.
By Geoffrey Williams and Josh Chandler | January 2026
Travel apps don’t just help us navigate unfamiliar ground – increasingly, they reveal how travel itself is changing. When millions of journeys are tracked anonymously and collectively, patterns emerge that go beyond individual itineraries, offering a snapshot of how, where, and why we’re moving through the world.