Picking Your First Destination

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How to Pick Your First Solo Travel Destination Without Feeling Overwhelmed You’re ready to take your first solo trip (YES!), but there’s just one little problem… Where should you go?! The world feels huge when you’re planning a trip for one, and it’s easy to spiral into questions like:“What if I choose the wrong place?”“Should…

Meeting People While Traveling Alone

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How Do I Meet People or Make Friends While Traveling Alone?Hint: It’s easier than you think. Traveling alone doesn’t mean you have to stay alone the whole time. In fact, solo travel can open up even more chances to meet people than when you’re traveling with a friend or partner, because you’re more approachable, more…

Packing for 1 week VRBO

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What to Pack for a One-Week VRBO Stay Comfort + Homey Vibes What to Buy Locally for the Week Right after check-in (or via grocery delivery), plan a simple grocery haul: Basics: Extras: What to Plan in Advance Bonus Tips

Adding a Day to a Work Trip

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How to Add an Extra Day Before or After a Work Trip (and Make It Count) Business travel doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Whether you’re jetting off for a conference, client meeting, or company retreat, adding an extra day before or after your trip is a simple way to recharge, explore,…

The Solo Traveler’s Guide to the Galápagos Islands

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How to Use Tours by Locals to Feel at Home in a New City (Even on Day One) The Solo Traveler’s Guide to the Galápagos Islands Nature like nowhere else. Experience it fully, even (especially) on your own. Getting There & Around Best Time to Visit Top 5 Ways to Experience the Galápagos Solo Where…

Using Tours by Locals

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How to Use Tours by Locals to Feel at Home in a New City (Even on Day One) Landing in a brand-new city abroad can be exhilarating…and a little overwhelming. You step off the plane, grab your bags, check into your hotel, and then what? Where’s the best coffee nearby? Is that plaza safe to…

How to Monitor U.S. Travel Advisories and What They Actually Mean

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Planning a trip? Don’t skip this step. Before you book that flight or pack your bags, it’s smart (and solo-savvy) to check for travel advisories issued by the U.S. government. It’s not the most glamorous part of travel prep, but it is one of the most important, especially if you’re heading somewhere unfamiliar or going…

The Rise of Solo Travel: Why More Women Than Ever Are Booking Trips for One

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Not long ago, the idea of traveling alone was seen as something you did only if you had to. Fast forward to now and solo travel is having a major moment. From TikTok solo trip recaps to entire communities built around independent adventures, more women are saying yes to trips on their own terms. And…