Alright, you magnificent lone wolf, you. The thought has finally crept in: What if I just… went? By myself? Cue the internal (and probably external) chorus of gasps from family, friends, and that overly cautious goldfish you have.
First off, breathe. Solo travel isn’t about becoming a wilderness-surviving, bear-fighting hermit (unless that’s your vibe, no judgment). It’s about finally eating where you want, when you want, without someone whining, “But I don’t like tapas!”
For over 16 years, we at Solo Traveler have been helping people ditch the entourage and hit the road solo. We’re basically the fairy godparents of independent travel, but with better advice and fewer impractical glass shoes.
Going it alone for the first time can feel like trying to assemble IKEA furniture with instructions in Swedish—daunting, confusing, and you’re sure you’ll end up with something wobbly. But it doesn’t have to be! We’ve got over 700 posts to help you navigate the wild world of solo travel, from “How to not look like a lost puppy” to “The best places to eat alone without feeling like a character in a sad movie.”
Consider this your starter kit, your Solo Travel 101, your “How to Not Die of Awkwardness (or Anything Else)” guide.