Travelling alone offers the ultimate sense of freedom – the freedom to explore without a fixed agenda, to be spontaneous, and to change your plans on a whim. It’s a chance to spend your time exactly how you want, follow your curiosity, and connect with people on your own terms. Solo Travel is your go-to guide for planning any kind of trip – whether it’s a short getaway or an epic adventure. From safety tips and packing tricks, to travel admin and accommodation options, we’ve got you covered. Whether you prefer to travel independently or with a group, stay in hotels, hostels or homestays, this book is packed with advice to suit every style. Inside you’ll discover top locations for relaxation, city breaks, culture and adventure, along with curated routes for solo backpacking, road trips, train journeys and boat adventures. The hardest part will be deciding where to go first!
Welcome
Planning Your Trip
The JOY of SOLO TRAVEL • Discover the confidence, connection and freedom that can come from travelling alone
Who is SOLO TRAVEL for? • Solo travel isn’t just for backpackers – it offers anyone the freedom to explore
Travel for EVERY BODY • How identity, access and culture shape our journeys – and how to travel inclusively
STAY SAFE when you travel • There are many practical ways to protect yourself when travelling alone
Tips for planning A TRIP • Everything you need to know to plan the perfect getaway
MONEY MATTERS • Maximise your holiday budget with our guide to saving and managing money for your travels
INSURANCE and VISAS • When planning a trip, admin isn’t always the most exciting part, but it is incredibly important
PACK IT UP properly • Whether it’s for a weekend getaway or a long vacation, get the most from your luggage
Types of Trip
Go YOUR OWN Way • ‘Do-it-yourself’-style adventures can be inherently liberating, but are they for everyone?
The ultimate BACKPACKING GUIDE • New to backpacking? We’ll equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to embrace the journey
Tour packages: SOLO with COMPANY • Solo travelling with like-minded people can provide the perfect environment for independence and community to co-exist
Planes, Trains or AUTOMOBILES? • It may be a cliché, but sometimes it really is about the journey and not the destination
Accommodation Options
WHERE to STAY • Whether you’re after a city break or country escape, there’s an accommodation option to suit you and your budget
ESCAPE the ordinary • Swap cookie-cutter hotel rooms for unique and unforgettable lodging experiences
Living the HIGH LIFE • Add a touch of glamour to your travels by checking in to some five-star accommodation
The value of HOMESTAYS • Experience true cultural immersion and a deeper connection with the countries you visit
Solo CAMPING • From tents to treehouses, explore the wide range of options open to the solo camper
Environments
Best locations for RELAXING • Restore your energy and take a break in some of the calmest environments around the world
CITY BREAKS • From the Pearl of the Adriatic to Sin City, these cities are well-suited to solo exploration
SIGHTSEEING, HISTORY and CULTURE • From ancient wonders to modern cities, tick off these bucket-list destinations
INTO the WILD • Discover why getting back to nature and experiencing wildlife in the great outdoors is almost tailor-made for solo travel
Top destinations for ADVENTURE • We round up the best global locations for adventurous travel experiences
TRAVEL with PRIDE • Discover 12 LGBTQIA+-friendly locations for solo adventurers to travel with pride, plus smart tips for tricky contexts
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