Solo Travel

Solo Travel

You want to travel solo? Well, this page is for you! Scroll through and find out all you need to know about solo travel – safety tips, top destinations for solo travel, guide on how to choose accommodation as a solo female traveler and how to combat loneliness while traveling alone.

Solo Travel In India

Safety Tips For Foreign Women Traveling Alone In India

My heart aches when people look at India as an ‘unsuitable’ or ‘unsafe’ destination for solo travel.  In this collaborative post, I have roped in four awesome women, who belong to different parts of the world, to share their views and tips on travelling solo in India.

Solo Travel In India – The Realities

India isn’t unsafe per se. I have traveled alone across the country and I know that the realities of solo travel in India are quite different from what most of the people perceive.

Traveling Solo In Odisha – My Favorite Experiences

I’d say Odisha is a great ‘solo travel’ destination. So, all those who are wondering where to go solo, Odisha is your destination! It’s absolutely safe (even the interiors, as long as you take care of yourself). People are chilled out and respectful.

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Exploring the village called Raghurajpur in Odisha


5 Best Solo Travel Destinations In India (For Newbies)

If you are wondering where to go for your first solo trip in India, these 5 destinations are easy options that you can consider. 

Solo Travel In Kerala – Is It Safe?

I enjoyed travelling alone in Kerala. There were moments when I felt a little jittery, and I had to be on my guard, but Kerala is pretty much safe for women travellers.

Traveling Alone In Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is a huge state with different regions, tribes, cultures and landscapes. You need at least a month to explore it deeply. Travelling alone in Arunachal Pradesh was different from my previous solo travels – it was more challenging.

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Plucking some kiwis from a modest kiwi farm in Dirang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh


Gujarat – Why It’s The Safest Destination For Solo Female Travelers
 

I can say that without an iota of qualm that Gujarat is the safest destination in India for women solo travellers. Although I don’t usually categorize any destination as safe or unsafe – I like to be cautious in any given place, I found Gujarat to be a really safe destination for solo female travellers.

Where To Travel Solo In India?

Wondering where to travel solo in India? Well, this post is a guide on suitable solo travel destinations across India. I have had amazing experiences exploring these places all by myself.

Traveling Alone In Kashmir

It’s time to break myths about Kashmir. I wouldn’t say that you shouldn’t be careful here and assume that everything is hunky-dory, but you can certainly feel normal just the way you feel in your own city.

Being Solo In Hampi

Hampi is a fabulous place for solo travellers. As far as female solo travellers are concerned, being cautious is the basic rule to follow in any part of the world. Yes, Hampi is pretty safe. I didn’t feel any kind of anxiety anywhere. The locals are respectful.

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Soaking in the magic of the beguiling ruins at Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka


Solo Travel Tips

The Ultimate Packing List For Solo Travelers

Solo travel is so much fun. Even packing for a solo trip is exciting. I know it can be a little exasperating sometimes, especially if it’s your first solo trip. However, it is fun! Just remember that whenever you decide to travel solo, it is the best decision of your life and you should let the adventure happen!

10 Tips For A Smooth Solo Trip

For some people, the question is how to travel solo? If you are a seasoned solo traveller, you know what it is to travel alone. But on the other hand, there are many who don’t know how to go about it. Since I have travelled solo quite a few times, I know the nitty-gritties of it.

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Traveling solo on a train in India


Solo Travel In India – How To Choose Your Destination

Deciding on a destination for solo travel is also a tough call for some people. But, it isn’t a challenge after you have gained some independent travel experience. So, my tips are going to help you choose your solo travel destinations.

How To Choose Your Accommodation As A Solo Female Traveler

There’s nothing more joyful than travelling solo. That being said, it’s extremely important to choose the right accommodation as a solo female traveller no matter where you are travelling. As long as you are sorted there, you can be confident of a great trip.

How To Travel Alone And Not Feel Lonely (12 Tips)

Are you keen on travelling alone, but scared to be lonely? Most people have this notion that solo travel can be lonely. But, let me assure you that ‘alone’ doesn’t always mean ‘lonely’. There are ways to ‘not to feel lonely’ on your solo trip.

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Sonmarg, Kashmir

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Solo Travel Inspiration

Why I Like Traveling ‘Solo’

What’s so good about solo travel? Why do I travel solo? Whenever I visit a destination alone, I am asked with amazement, “alone”!? Travelling solo is a very unusual experience. I like travelling solo for many reasons.

5 Myths About Traveling Solo

Although traveling alone can be really exciting, people have certain myths about traveling solo. Mostly, we feel comfortable with familiar people around. Nevertheless, a solo trip opens new doors to the idea of traveling, which you can’t discover unless you have experienced it on your own.

It’s Okay Not To Enjoy Solo Travel

Solo travel is projected as some sort of snobbish activity. The kind of adulation solo travellers receive make non-solo travellers feel as if they are missing out on something. Yes, the experience of travelling solo is definitely different. But then there are so many things in life, which are ‘different’ but not everybody is meant to do them, and it’s totally okay!

Lessons Solo Travel Has Taught Me

Solo travel teaches you some of the most valuable life lessons. It’s also one of the best experiences of life. 

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Udaipur, Rajasthan


Solo Travel In Australia

My Solo Adventure In South Australia – Adelaide

Being alone in Adelaide was fun. There’s something about Adelaide that sets it apart from the other cities of Australia; I guess it’s the layer of modesty over the cutting-edge way of life or maybe the unruffled people. Whatsoever it is, Adelaide is a lovely city with lots of treasures for a solo traveller.

My Solo Adventure In South Australia – Barossa Valley

Perhaps South Australia is the best place for solo travel. My solo adventure in South Australia – Barossa Valley was my first taste of solo travel abroad, ever. I think solo travel is great anywhere in the world. But yes, South Australia will always hold a special place in my heart.

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Commuting on a local bus in Adelaide, South Australia


I can help you plan your trip

Do you have questions about solo travel? Are you wondering how to plan your first solo trip? Write to me at renuca.s@gmail.com and I’ll plan your trip!