Summary Most women did not travel solo to feel brave. They travelled to feel steady again. The first solo trip mattered emotionally more than any destination choice. Familiar places, light structure, and optional connection reduced anxiety. Preparation mattered more than confidence. The biggest change happened quietly, after they came home. Who this article is really about This article is based on patterns we see again and again among divorced women who choose to travel alone

Solo Travel Later in Life. Image iStock Photo. Summary Many women I come across quietly wonder if they’re too old to travel solo, not because they can’t , but because they feel the world has a timestamp on personal adventure. Our research and authentic traveller voices suggest this isn’t about age at all. It’s about clarity, choice, freedom, and finally listening to that persistent inner voice. Key points: It’s never too  late to start travelling solo Women are increasingly

For most women over 50, solo travel doesn’t begin with a dramatic declaration or a fearless leap, as many self-help gurus or healing social media influencers will have you believe. It begins quietly. With a thought that keeps returning. With a trip they didn’t take because no one else could. With the realisation that waiting has become heavier than going. This guide brings together what women over 50 actually tell us about travelling solo - the fears, the relief, the practica

For years, solo travellers have been told to watch out for the dreaded “single supplement.”It sounds unfair, doesn’t it? Like you’re being penalised just for travelling on your own. But here’s the truth: there’s technically no such thing as a solo supplement. It’s not a punishment. It’s just the cost of the room. Let’s unpack what “no single supplement” really means, what to look out for, and how to find travel options that are genuinely solo-friendly. Summary The “single sup

There’s a myth that solo travellers are fearless. They aren’t. They feel the same butterflies you do. The only difference is that they start. This isn’t about being brave. It’s about taking one honest step toward the life you want. And I say that not as a motivational quote, but as someone who’s spent more than two decades listening to travellers, especially women, talk about what holds them back and what finally tips them forward. You’ve handled hard conversations, school ru

I love these vending machines in Japan. Credit Alex Mesmer. Unsplash. I was recently invited to a sales briefing with the Japan Airlines (JAL) team - a rare chance to hear directly from the airline reps about what’s new for the winter and ski season. It was a reminder of why Japan Airlines continues to stand out for travellers who value space, comfort, and genuine hospitality in the sky. Japan is one of the most in-demand destinations right now. Between ski holidays, cultur

The Beauty of Solo Dining Dining solo isn’t lonely; it’s one of the most enriching parts of travel. Find restaurants that feel welcoming, like those with bench seats by the window or community tables. Morning breakfasts and hotel lobbies are underrated havens for solo diners. Journaling or reading during meals turns solitude into reflection. The more you do it, the more it feels like freedom, not aloneness. Many solo travellers find that the most challenging part of their jou

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Listen to your instincts when you travel solo. They've never let me down. Summary Safety is about confidence, not fear Real solo travellers share raw experiences from street harassment to emotional overwhelm Smart pre-trip prep reduces risk: location research, local SIMs, trusted first-night plans Emotional safety matters too: rituals, routines, and trusted human contact Small group tours and community-led travel offer support without compromising independence The most powerf

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My first solo travel experience to Lulea, Sweden at 17 It was January 1989. 38 degrees in Bayside suburban Melbourne when I left. The kind of stifling summer heat that clings to your skin and makes the air hum. When I landed in Sweden, it was minus 20. And the sun didn’t rise. I was seventeen. I had never left Australia. In fact, I’d barely left my home state. But somehow, there I was — in Lapland. A place I hadn’t even known existed when I first applied to Rotary Exchange an