What IS solo female travel? (examples, need-to-knows, and tips to start!)
Reading Time: 6 minutes What does it mean to be a solo female traveler? How do you become a solo female traveler? Can a woman do a solo trip? Is it OK to travel…
Traveling solo as a woman* is a liberating and life-changing experience that we believe every woman should try! But which destinations are safe? How do you gain the confidence to leave your flaky friends behind? Here you'll find tips, resources, and inspirational stories to get you ready to safely see the world—solo!
*Packs Light says "women" to bring in feminine-identifying persons, but we truly welcome all!
Start with these FAQ! 👇🏽
A woman, traveling solo… If only it were so simple, right?
Safe is so subjective. No one country or place can be generalized as for everyone or dangerous for everyone.
Read this: 10 safest countries for solo female travelers
Read this: The 7 safest European countries for solo female travelers
Here's a secret: the fear never goes away. And it shouldn't! It keeps you safe! But with practice, stories, and tips, you become an expert, and it's a lot less scary! 🥰
Read: Solo female travel tips: how to calm your nerves and stay safe
Luckily for you, we truly have the ultimate guide: Solo Travel As A Woman: The Ultimate Safety Guide (50+ Tips!)
Iceland, 2016 🇮🇸 I was only 17 years old. It was not smooth sailing… 🥴 But it was the trip that changed the course of my life and I loved every difficult, awesome minute.
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Reading Time: 11 minutes Need tips for traveling alone as a womxn? This 4,000+ word guide has everything you need to know (literally): tips, links, hacks, and more.
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Reading Time: 7 minutes Advice for the woman who wants to travel solo: if we wait for people to come with us, we’ll never go. Take these tips, pack your bags, and go!
Reading Time: 4 minutes Stephanie Rosenbloom makes my feet itchy. Yet, she probably doesn’t realize this. I think this was her goal. A New York Times travel columnist and journalist-at-large, Rosenbloom authored this incredible…
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