Where to Stay in Western Crete: The Best Areas for Beaches, Sightseeing and Authentic Cretan Hospitality One of the biggest surprises for first-time visitors to Crete is just how diverse the island is. In western Crete, you can spend the morning wandering through the colourful streets of Chania’s Venetian harbour, relax on a quiet beach […]
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Jul
Jul
There’s something incredibly exciting about booking a one-way ticket and heading somewhere completely new on your own. But let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. Questions about where you’ll stay, how you’ll meet people, whether you’ll have enough money, or even what you’ll do once you arrive are completely normal. That’s why the work and […]
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Jun
Jun
You’ve researched your trip, decided where to go and are ready to book. With so many booking sites out there, it can be overwhelming knowing which ones to use. This page is a list of all travel planning websites for solo travel and the sites which I use to book my solo trips. From booking […]
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Jun
Jun
If you are feeling apprehensive about travelling solo, sometimes taking a tour for part or all of your trip can give you the confidence you need before going it alone. In my twenty-nine years of solo travelling I have tried and tested many tour companies and G Adventures remains one of my favourite solo female-friendly companies. […]
If you are planning a trip to the Caribbean, maybe already thinking about that very clear blue water, and also many kinds of sea animals are there around, then a Stingray City Tour can be a very good option to add into your travel plan. Travelers who are searching for something different from normal sightseeing […]
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Apr
Apr
Applying for a visa is often one of the more stressful parts of planning a solo trip. Long, confusing forms, unclear instructions, and the worry that one tiny mistake could delay your travel plans, it’s a lot to manage alone and a really important part of the planning, especially if you don’t have months to […]
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Apr
Apr
Europe is always a great choice for a holiday especially as a solo traveller. The whole continent is diverse with something for every type of solo. If you’re planning a getaway this summer and are looking for somewhere different to visit, I’ve included some of the hidden gems in the most popular countries in Europe […]
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Mar
Mar
(Updated 18th March 2026) Insurance is probably the last thing that you want to think about when you are planning a solo trip but travel insurance is definitely something that you shouldn’t travel without. Now more than ever with the Middle East conflict and the uncertainty of the world that we live in. Over my […]
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Jan
Jan
Every year I write about the best destinations for solo female travellers to travel to for that year, but each year I feel that the same countries seem to appear. While it’s great that so many countries remain some of the best destinations for women, it also keeps driving tourists to the same spots. So […]
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Jan
Jan
When planning a getaway, it’s easy to get caught up in the exciting parts first, booking flights, researching things to do, picturing yourself wandering along the beach or exploring a new city. But one decision quietly influences your entire experience more than you might think: where you stay. Your accommodation isn’t just somewhere to sleep. […]