Need practical tips such as safety on-the-road, how to stay healthy, how to plan your next trip or even how to get over the pre trip nerves, these posts should help you out. Want anything more specific? I’m always keen to hear your feedback - let me know what you need help with - I’m here to help :)
FIRST TIME SOLO TRAVEL
I totally get the feeling over overwhelm before booking a solo trip. In fact I still get nervous every time! But hopefully these posts will help you on your way. From planning tips to how to stay healthy on the road, I got you covered :)
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Solo travel destination ideas and city guides
A good place to start…
So many places to go, so how do I even start!? I’ve collated my popular solo travel guides and more advice on how to pick a destination and start planning. Have fun deciding!
THE 11 BEST FIRST TIME SOLO TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
I've picked some of my favourite spots (some of which were on my first ever solo trip). I hope it helps you decide on where to go! Have fun deciding!
9 STEP SOLO TRAVEL PLANNER
I've got 9 simple steps that will have you on the road in no time (and will hopefully save you some money too!) Happy planning!
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SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL PODCAST
TUNE IN TO MY AWARD-WINNING SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL PODCAST!
I’m so glad you found my podcast! Each episode features a fresh perspective on solo travel. Whether it’s practical tips on staying healthy, from travel specialist Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth, how to easily achieve low cost travel with Danielle Desir or simply how to have more adventures, you’re in the right place! This podcast has already been shortlisted twice by both HostelWorld and 101 holidays - as one of the top 10 travel podcasts.
You can listen and subscribe if you like, over on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. You can also stream episodes right here too :) Thanks so much for listening!
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Pic credit: Saad Sharif
This is the new edition of Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List and showcases the 500 most thrilling, memorable places on earth. And the folks at Lonely Planet have ranked them in order of brilliance. I had the opportunity of reviewing this updated edition :)
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.
Danielle Desir is a travel finance specialist, speaker and podcaster at The Thought Card. In the past few years, not only has she managed to save thousands of dollars on travel, she has also done it whilst paying off her student debt, and becoming a homeowner.
I’ve been travelling on my own since 2002 and I haven’t always gotten it quite right (!) but in this episode, I’ve shared some of the knowledge I’ve learned along the way plus my top 5 tips for solo female travel.
Hi everyone! This is just a short and sweet post about the launch of my new podcast over on iTunes! The first episode is an interview with the wonderful Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth, Wanderlust magazine’s resident medic. We discuss how to avoid getting Delhi belly, what to do if you have an accident or are taken ill when you’re travelling and what essential medical kit we should all take with us on each trip.
One of the biggest worries we have as solo travellers, is how to stay safe on the road. I know that I have personally found myself in a few sticky situations. Lloyd Figgins is THE go to person for travel safety. An international risk expert, Lloyd is a former policeman, soldier and expedition leader.
It can be tricky to know where exactly to start when it comes to booking a solo trip. So many options and so many variables! But the best thing is, YOU call the shots. No compromise, this is your trip :)
Since Airbnb came along in 2008, travellers have been able to experience a much more local and authentic stay in their chosen country. I've highlighted some tips to get the best experiences and how to be a great guest (and even save some money too!).
Hannah Stuart-Leach has embarked on many one-woman wanders. Her favourites include a two- week beach holiday in Sri Lanka, which turned into an unforgettable five-month adventure, and a 400 mile solo hike through England, Scotland and Wales. She still gets nervous every time.