{"id":94289,"date":"2019-07-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/ladies-its-time-to-solo-travel\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:55:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:55:52","slug":"ladies-its-time-to-solo-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/ladies-its-time-to-solo-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Ladies, It’s Time to Enjoy Some Solo Travel!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is becoming more and more common to find women who are perfectly happy to pack up a suitcase, set off on a flight and discover a new destination \u2013 on their own! Solo female travel has become more and more popular, as people are choosing to be adventurous and chase their own dreams. So, with travel on the mind, where are the best places to travel alone to as a woman? How do you do it? What are the industry top tips for making it a safe and enjoyable experience? Let Travelstart be your guide!
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Why is solo travel a good idea?<\/h2>\n

Travelling alone to a new and exciting destination can be liberating and plain old exciting! There are a number of reasons why and how this is a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. You\u2019ll see how independent you really are \u2013 nothing says \u2018I\u2019ve got this\u2019 quite like setting off on your own somewhere!<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. You\u2019re taking time out for just yourself \u2013 in this busy and stressful world that us girls all live in, you need to make more time for yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You\u2019ll learn to plan \u2013 there\u2019s nobody else to help you make your hotel reservations, check flight prices and book your tours so by the time you\u2019re done, you could do this as a career!<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Your money, your rules \u2013 your solo trip can either follow a very strict budget or be a splurge. Either way, it\u2019s your money, so you get to decide exactly how you want to spend it as you travel.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. You\u2019ll gain confidence \u2013 when you travel alone, you have little choice but to be a strong and confident woman as you make your way around unfamiliar surroundings on your own. Guaranteed, once you\u2019re back home you\u2019ll notice that you\u2019ve become a braver, more confident version of yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Solo travel doesn\u2019t have to be alone \u2013 you could join one of many tour groups and though you may go by yourself, by the end of the trip you\u2018ll have met many new and interesting people and shared many life-changing experiences!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Is it safe to travel alone?<\/h2>\n

    It certainly can be! To ensure that you\u2019re safe throughout your trip, make sure to do plenty of research and choose a destination that is known to be safe. Read reviews, read up on the do’s and don\u2019ts<\/b> in forums! Always trust your gut. Feel comfortable going scuba diving off the edge of a boat in Seychelles<\/a>, but a bit less safe walking alone around after sunset in Fes<\/a>? Do what feels right for you.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

    Best solo travel destinations<\/h2>\n