Why You Should Embrace Being Single And Travel

With all of the group and couple travelers out there on Instagram it seems like the thing to do right? What about those that are single but are afraid to do the solo travel route? Embrace it! Embrace being single and travel more often by yo-self!

As a women who is single, travels solo, and loves it, trust me it’s da bomb.com. Yes, I just used that phrase! It can be so empowering, liberating, and one of the most social experiences you have. When you travel alone you end up meeting so many more people than if you stick to your group.

Why Single Travel Is Da Best

1. You can pick the destination
2. Flexible to go whenever and wherever
3. Don’t have kids to worry about (I love kids by the way)
4. Just have to worry about your budget and income
5. Take off of work or work while you travel
6. Embrace being single or my new favorite term “Self Partnered”

Solo Travel Tips

1. Budget
   • As a solo traveler you will have to plan for your budget because you aren’t splitting payments between people. There are ways to travel cheaper which I recommend in my travel discounts!
2. Research Your Destination
   • Make sure to look into the best and safest parts of the city to stay since you will be your own eyes and ears looking out for yourself
3. Stay In A Hostel
   • Makes it easy to not be alone, meet other people, go on adventures, and feel a sense of community
4. Be Aware Of Your Surrounding
   • Just make sure to check your six when you’re out and about, keep your stuff locked up when you leave the room, carry a day back that isn’t easy to pickpocket.

Myths About Travel

Is it really lonely to solo travel?

Nope! Solo travel actually ends up being quite the opposite. You meet so many new people on your trip and make connections that you can do activities with. There’s also tours available to be with a group of people instead of by yourself. Another option is to stay in a hostel which has a more community type feel.

Check out my full post on Myths And Misconceptions About Travel

Best Places to Solo Travel

As a women there are just a few places that you might want to be cautious of traveling alone. But there are a few destinations that are great to explore on your own as a female solo traveler.

1. Italy (+ many more European Destinations)
2. Australia
3. Bali

There is a full list of places to go for those that are single and travel solo. You can find it in the Blond Abroad’s full guide to Female Solo Travel.