Solo Travel Blog

Dive into 19 unexpected facts, from Angkor Wat marvels to the Land of Smiles. Uncover the extraordinary in every corner and delicious discoveries along the way.

Discover Vietnam's allure with 27 captivating facts. Curiosity meets culture, tradition, and intrigue! These fun facts contribute to the vibrant and diverse tapestry that makes Vietnam a fascinating destination for solo travellers. Ignite your wanderlust for Vietnam. Your passport to wonder awaits!

Norfolk Island is a little beauty! An easy but also fascinating escape from mainland Australia. Often overlooked or even unknown, read up on some of the top things to do on a visit.

When it comes to things to do in Italy the options seem endless.  My list of best things to do in Italy are solo inspired; just some of my favourite experiences in Italy that have left unfading memories.  When you’re planning a trip to Italy the one thing to remember is a ‘less is more approach’ may be the best way to enjoy your travels. So much of what enjoying touring Italy is about soaking up the atmosphere and enjoy the simple pleasures.

Is the Day of the Dead a missed travel experience, simply because solo travellers don’t have Guatemala on their travel radar? Discover why travellers far and wide visit Guatemala to seek out the annual festivities of The Day of the Dead and why solo travel to Guatemala, should be on your travel radar. 

As a first-timer to Russia this year, I had a stack of preconceived ideas and images about what it would be like, and not of all it was favourable. On reflection my thoughts were gravely unfounded.

It was a virtual list – just ideas in mind about day to day life, the people, how it would be to travel around, and the weather, particularly since I was going in winter and had timed my trip unknowingly just as the cold snap swept across Europe in March.  My trip was a whirlwind with just a few nights in St Petersburg and the same in Moscow, connected with the fast train between the two cities (which by the way, was impressively fast and comfortable). Although, a brief visit, it didn’t take long before I busted my top five myths about Russia.

This is hands down, a standout memory for our solo travellers that just came back from their African Safari. How often does a tour guide capture your treasured travel memories with poem about your journey?

Planning a visit to Scandinavia in summer for your first time and you probably conjure up images of dramatic green landscapes, endless days of daylights with pretty flowers in bloom. But when you travel around Scandinavia it’s not long before you realise there’s a whole lot more waiting to surprise you. 

When you travel solo, taking time out to reflect on your day is one of the best parts of enjoying solo sojourns and for me, it was with a cup of fine Sri Lankan tea. It’s a big claim but it could be that Sri Lanka ‘does tea’ better than anyone.