Arriving in Lima Peru as a solo traveler

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

Brazil Solo Travel Guide

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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

Solo guide to Burkina Faso and Cameroon

Ok, so these two central African nations might not be on everyone’s bucket list but they represent evergreen opportunities for the intrepid solo backpacker. Of course you should always check out your own government travel advisory website before travelling anywhere in Africa so please do so for your own benefit, particularly if you are travelling … Read more

Solo guide for England and Scotland

England and Scotland, two of the countries that make up the United Kingdom along with Wales and Northern Ireland are awesome places to visit on a solo trip. Occupying a large part of Great Britain there is every possible travel experience on offer in this small but proud nations. Birth place of the English language, … Read more

Solo travel guide to Guatemala and Honduras

Central America is becoming a well trodden region of the world for intrepid backpackers and solo travellers. The advantages are clear, the region is still going through development which means it’s one of the cheapest regions of the world and the climate is hot year around due to proximity of the Equator. Guatemala is one … Read more