Panama could be described as an ‘up and gone already’ destination, having proved very popular with American tourists and expats for a number of years. Actually it is very easy to get off the beaten track in the country and Panama for solo travel is a great destination for backpackers.
As part of our new solo safety season of posts we thought we’d look at some of the destinations with not such a great reputation. Our guides and information will hopefully take you safely from the immigration hall to your hotel. Arriving in any big city can be an intimidating experience for even the most … Read more
Solo Travel Brazil Guide Brazil is the largest country in South America and in terms of travel is probably the most diverse too. It’s a mostly tropical country with outstandingly interesting cities and diverse landscapes. It is not the cheapest destination in South America but the local currency has suffered pretty big fall of late … Read more
This month we are going to feature some of the more popular city break options, but not only from a solos point of view, but that of a gay or lesbian traveler. We are focusing on popular European destinations; London, Barcelona and Berlin. Whether or not it’s ok to be gay abroad varies wherever you … Read more
Taking a trip to France France remains as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Based on the report released by the {French Government Tourist Office} in 2010, the country attracted 78.95 million foreign tourists. If you’re planning to visit France this year then here are some helpful guidelines for you. Bring … Read more
If there is one thing a solo traveller should not forget before a big trip then it’s travel insurance. It’s often one of the things we most likely overlook when planning. The best advice is to always sort your travel insurance out early and get it out of the way.
Solo travel has now been online for over 15 years now.We started out in November 2003 and have gone from strength to strength. Back then it seemed that no so many travelers would go solo, but we have a huge increase in solos during this time, and long may it continue. Anyway here is a … Read more
We’ve discussed looking after your health for solo travelling, but what about your well-being? Although solo travel is one of the most amazing and enriching things you can do, it can also be a little lonely and a bit difficult for your mental health and well-being at times