Solo Travel
All About Traveling Solo!
Solo travel has changed my life—and I created this section to help it change yours too.
Whether you’re a first-time solo traveler or looking to deepen your connection with the world (and yourself), this space is full of empowering guides, personal stories, safety tips, and destination inspiration curated just for you.
I’ve hiked alone in the Dolomites, navigated public transport across multiple continents, and found healing through quiet mornings in unfamiliar places.
Through these posts, I hope to demystify solo travel, especially for women, and show you that you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment or travel partner—you can go now, and you can go solo.
Best Packing Guides:
Tips for Traveling Solo:
My Favorite Solo Travel Destinations:
Travel With Me in 2027
Not ready to go fully solo yet?
My women-only group trips in Europe are a good first step. You travel on your own, with a small group of women around you. In 2027 we’re hiking the Dolomites and visiting the Baltic Christmas markets.
See the 2027 Group TripsSolo Travel Posts
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How to Travel Solo: 10 Steps to Start Traveling Solo as a Woman (2026)
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly So you want to learn how to travel solo for the first time. How…
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Solo Travel at Christmas: How to Do Europe’s Christmas Markets Solo (2026)
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Thinking about solo travel at Christmas, but not sure you want to do Europe’s…
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Georgian Food: 15 Traditional Dishes to Try (From My Trip Around Georgia)
Georgian food guide: 15 traditional dishes and drinks to try, from khinkali and khachapuri to tenili cheese and amber wine, by region.
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World Nomads Review: Travel Insurance for Solo Female Travelers and Hikers (2026)
My World Nomads review for solo female travelers and hikers: hiking and evacuation coverage, Cancel for Any Reason after my Jordan group trip, and Georgia’s 2026 insurance rule.
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Solo Hiking in the Dolomites: 20 Safety Tips From Someone Who Hikes Them Alone
20 safety tips for solo hiking in the Dolomites, from planning and packing to emergency numbers, from a woman who has hiked the Alta Via 1 and 2 alone.
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Tskaltubo, Georgia: Visiting the Abandoned Soviet Sanatoriums With a Guide (Day Trip from Kutaisi)
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Planning a trip to Kutaisi and keep seeing photos of a ruined Soviet spa…
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Best Restaurants in Tbilisi: Where to Eat and Drink in Georgia’s Capital
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Planning a trip and wondering where to eat in Tbilisi? Georgian food is one…
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Tbilisi Sulfur Baths: What It’s Really Like (+ Tips for Going Solo)
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly I went to the Orbeliani Baths, the blue-tiled bathhouse in Tbilisi’s Abanotubani district, on…
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10 Day Georgia Itinerary: Tbilisi, Kakheti, Kutaisi and Rabati Fortress
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Planning a 10-day Georgia itinerary? This is the exact route I traveled in October…
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Where to Stay in Tbilisi, Georgia: Best Neighborhoods for First-Timers
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Trying to figure out where to stay in Tbilisi for your first visit? I…
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Things to Do in Paris: 27 Experiences, Museums and Day Trips for First-Timers and Solo Travelers
16 things to do in Paris for first-timers and solo travelers, from museums and a food tour to perfume workshops, grouped by neighborhood.
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3 Days in Paris: A First-Timer’s Itinerary for Solo Travelers and Girls’ Trips
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Planning 3 days in Paris, France? maybe your first solo trip to Paris or…
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Paris Travel Tips: 6 Things Not to Do on Your First Trip
Paris travel tips for first-timers: avoid these 6 common mistakes, from skipping bonjour to photographing locals, and learn the simple etiquette that makes Paris feel welcoming.
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Things to Do Alone in Paris: My Solo Day of Perfume, the Opéra Garnier, and My Favorite Museum
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Looking for things to do alone in Paris that fill a whole day without…
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Walking the GR120: A 3-Day Côte d’Opale Trek Itinerary (Calais to Boulogne-sur-Mer)
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly If you want to walk the Côte d’Opale rather than simply visit it, this…
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Bookatrekking Review: My Honest Opinion After 4 Hut-to-Huts
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Over three summers, I have hiked four self-guided treks with Bookatrekking: the Short Alta…
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Where to Stay for the Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Trying to figure out where to stay for the Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market, and…
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Tour du Vallaisonnay: My 5-Day Hut-to-Hut Hiking Guide in Vanoise National Park
Last Updated on October 1, 2026 by Kimberly Move over, Dolomites; I think I found my new favorite area of the Alps:…
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Is the 10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour Worth $112? An Honest Review
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly Planning your first trip to Amsterdam and wondering whether a food tour is worth…
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Osaka Ramen Cooking Class: Making Ramen in a Real Ramen Shop
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Kimberly I knew when I traveled to Japan that I wanted to learn how to…
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