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, how to have great, unique experiences and also some top unexpected tips on solo travel that can turn a good trip into a great one.
Gem has some great stories from her years of solo travel and we also discuss the importance of heading out on your own, rather than waiting around for the right moment or travel buddy to go with.
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Gemma shares some excellent tips around how to make the most of your solo trip. We also cover the question of loneliness. Do you get lonely when travelling solo? Might you be self-concious?
We also talk about the (sometimes unexpected) ways in which you can have a completely authentic, and enriching local experience.
Gem works for HolidayPirates and has noticed a rise in interest in solo travel in her professional life too. You can read more about the HolidayPirates solo travel content to start planning your trip!
“I think people are not wanting to wait on their friends or partner to take their annual leave. You can do it on your own. You don’t need to wait for someone else to do it with.”
I want to say a huge thank you to Gem for sharing her experiences and solo travel tips. I’d love to hear about any of your unique travel experiences too in the comments section below.
All images ⓒ Gem Bowles
