How to Travel Solo

Solo travel has definitely had a major shift in recent years. Since my first solo trip to London in 2005, I’ve seen a massive increase in interest and love for this way of traveling. It’s shifted from a niche experience to one of the most popular ways to explore the world. When people ask how I can be so comfortable …

Where To Stay In Paris As A Solo Female Traveler

Paris is one of the most sought out travel destinations in the world. That goes for singles, couples, and groups of people. Between the café culture, the endless art (the whole city is a work of art), and its walkability, Paris has something for everyone. Here, I’m going to focus on where to stay in Paris as a solo traveler, …

New Orleans Solo Travel

If you’re considering New Orleans solo travel, you likely have several questions about it. Is it safe? Easy to navigate? Will I have fun and enough to do? I’m really happy you asked. I have all the answers for you as a fellow solo traveler and a resident and native of New Orleans. When you think of New Orleans, you …

My Solo Trip to Paris: What I Learned Traveling Alone

My first solo trip to Paris was pretty wild. It was mid-COVID, no one knew proper procedures, and it felt a little like the Wild West. I was determined to get back to my soul city, though, and I made it happen. I’d been to Paris other times with people, but this time I went on my own, and I …

The Best European Christmas Markets for Solo Travelers

Attending the European Christmas markets is now something I do each year during Thanksgiving. Ever since my first trip, I decided that this would be an annual tradition for myself, as it brings me so much joy. Aside from the first trip, which was a wonderful group trip, I have gone on my own because I simply love the atmosphere …

Best Boutique Hotels for Solo Travelers in Paris

I’ve been traveling to Paris as a solo traveler for years now and personally stayed in every hotel on this list. I have tried many, many types of accommodations, and have settled on the fact that central Paris boutique hotels are the right fit for me. I’m thinking that if you’re reading this, you feel the same. Paris is a …

11 First Time Solo Female Travel Destinations

I’ve been solo traveling for over twenty years, and I feel like I’m only just getting started. My first solo trip was on a whim when I lived in Atlanta, and I took off to London for a week by myself. Though it’s hard for me to remember the details of all of it, I had my camera and my …

Is Paris Safe for Solo Travelers?

The opportunity to take a solo trip is one that I encourage everyone to do at least once. Not only are you discovering a new place or destination, you are also discovering things about yourself. The relationship with you is the most important one you’ll ever have, and traveling solo is fast track to getting to know just who you …

8 Benefits Of Solo Travel

Solo travel has become my sanctuary, my therapy, my escape, and my biggest teacher. I’ve been taking solo trips since I was 25 years old, and doing the math for you, that’s 20 years. Though many people think traveling solo is scary or sad or lonely, I’m going to lay out all of its benefits that I and many of …

Solo Trip to Salem, MA

I wanted to travel to get some time to myself. To get out of my comfort zone and go it alone. While I have traveled alone multiple times, the pandemic had atrophied my comfort around it, and that is precisely why I knew I needed to bust through that discomfort and go on this trip. I knew I would enjoy …