solo travel tips

BREAKING INTO SOLO TRAVEL WITH GEM BOWLES FROM HOLIDAYPIRATES

BREAKING INTO SOLO TRAVEL WITH GEM BOWLES FROM HOLIDAYPIRATES

Gem Bowles is a solo travel advocate and one of HolidayPirates’ deal hunters. She has travelled to over 40 countries so far, mostly on her own. In this episode we talk about getting started in solo travel and some unexpected tips on how to turn a good trip into a great one.

SOLO TRAVEL IN SCOTLAND WITH HELEN OCHYRA

SOLO TRAVEL IN SCOTLAND WITH HELEN OCHYRA

In this episode, we talk about Helen’s three month solo road trip around Scotland. Helen shares her favourite Scottish cities and islands and we also talk about where to find the perfect Scottish fish supper, and why the rumours around Scottish friendliness are so true.

Helen explains just how safe and welcoming is for solo travellers, plus some extra tips to make the most our of your journey when it comes to planning and where to stay.

CONNECTING SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS AROUND THE WORLD, WITH HEERAL PATTNI

CONNECTING SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS AROUND THE WORLD, WITH HEERAL PATTNI

Heeral Pattni is the founder of a new solo female travel app, Amica. Amica gives women the opportunity to create unique friendships while travelling solo, based entirely on their mutual interests. It offers the best of both worlds when travelling solo; alone time, but also the chance to share amazing experiences with like minded women.

9 TRAVEL PACKING TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

9 TRAVEL PACKING TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

So your exciting trip is looming, you’ve got your passport, tickets and guidebooks and there’s only one thing left to do - pack! Why do we always dread packing!? Fear not, I’ve rounded up some of the best essential packing tips and tricks from those in the know.

WHY I CHOOSE TO IGNORE SOLO TRAVEL ADVICE

WHY I CHOOSE TO IGNORE SOLO TRAVEL ADVICE

Amy Baker is a writer and broadcaster. She is the author of the hugely popular ‘Miss-adventures: A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South America.’ Amy shares some of the warnings she received before embarking on her 6 month solo trip to South America, such as ‘You’re 100% going to die!’ And ‘Beware of men with wooden jewellery’ and why she chose to ignore them. Amy also shares her (somewhat more useful!) advice on solo travel, and why we should ignore the naysayers.