Solo travel for women: Tips and hacks for safe and enjoyable experience
1 year, 11 months ago

Solo travel for women: Tips and hacks for safe and enjoyable experience

Hindustan Times  

In recent years, solo travel for women has become increasingly popular, as more women seek adventure, independence, and new experiences. With proper planning, preparation, and safety measures, solo travel can be a rewarding and empowering experience for women. From choosing the right destination to navigating unfamiliar territory, these tips will help women feel confident and prepared to embark on their solo travel adventures. Niharika Nigam, Director, Business Development Jumpin Heights, shared with HT Lifestyle, some tips and hacks to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable solo travel experience for women.

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More than 50% of women explore adventure travel after 45: Survey
3 weeks, 1 day ago

More than 50% of women explore adventure travel after 45: Survey

India Today  

Women have evolved, and there is no denying that. The rise of adventure travel The survey reveals that women in their mid-forties are increasingly exploring adventure travel. But here’s what Vaibhav Kala, founder of Aquaterra Adventures India Pvt Ltd, has to say: "Over the last 30 years in adventure travel, 50% are women solo travellers seeking the outdoors to feel …

I'm a solo female traveller - these are my safety ratings for places I was told to avoid
1 month, 4 weeks ago

I'm a solo female traveller - these are my safety ratings for places I was told to avoid

Daily Mail  

Find out if Sabina would give any country a perfect 10/10 for safety Some countries have bad reputations as holiday destinations for solo female travellers. Sabina Trojanova has given safety ratings out of 10 for countries she was told not to visit as a solo female traveller, based on how safe she felt while travelling there. She's photographed above in …

4 out of 10 women say they want to travel alone in 2025 — a jump from 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

4 out of 10 women say they want to travel alone in 2025 — a jump from 2024

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. What’s more, women are tapping into their adventurous side, venturing off into nature with organized communities …

Solo travel as a life skill: Why everyone should experience it at least once
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Solo travel as a life skill: Why everyone should experience it at least once

Hindustan Times  

Travelling solo provides an opportunity for self-reflection and discovery as without the influence of friends or family, individuals can explore their own interests and desires. Ultimately, solo travel is a transformative experience that helps you gain a better understanding of yourself and the world, making it an enriching adventure that everyone should embrace at least once.” Solo in Udaipur? Udaipur's …

I'm a female solo traveller - this is the hidden gem you must visit, the famous Greek island you should AVOID and these are the exotic places you can enjoy on a VERY tight budget
5 months, 1 week ago

I'm a female solo traveller - this is the hidden gem you must visit, the famous Greek island you should AVOID and these are the exotic places you can enjoy on a VERY tight budget

Daily Mail  

It's one of the most eye-catching Instagram profiles out there, with photos from some of the world's most exotic locations. Rachel also pinpoints common mistakes solo travellers make that cost them dear and picks out a famous postcard destination she recommends avoiding altogether. She's pictured right in the Philippines, a 'favourite for long-haul travel' as it's 'relatively inexpensive' Rachel, who …

'Adventure Travel' Is Booming Among Women Over 40
5 months, 4 weeks ago

'Adventure Travel' Is Booming Among Women Over 40

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING From hiking in Peru to sea-kayaking in Australia, participating in out-of-the-ordinary experiences is becoming a must-do for many people ― particularly for female travelers. And Kelly Kimple, chief executive officer of Adventures in Good Company, an adventure travel company for women, said that she’s seeing more clients over the age of 40. “We’re seeing more women aged …

I'm a female solo traveller and THESE are the best countries for holidays alone (and the common mistakes women on their own make)
6 months ago

I'm a female solo traveller and THESE are the best countries for holidays alone (and the common mistakes women on their own make)

Daily Mail  

Enjoy your own company? That's the advice of 63-year-old seasoned solo traveller Christina Ford, a lifestyle blogger and author of the award-winning book In Search of Mr Darcy: Lessons Learnt in the Pursuit of Happily Ever After. She's pictured right in Taomina, Sicily 'Travel is a gift - don't wait for your schedule to align with a friend's,' says Christina, …

11 Solo Trip Locations Around The World Where Women Feel Really Safe
6 months, 2 weeks ago

11 Solo Trip Locations Around The World Where Women Feel Really Safe

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When it comes to wanderlust, women seem more keen to grab their passports and follow it. It’s also really easy to meet other travelers, which adds a layer of security and comfort for solo travelers.” ― Lucy Ruthnum, creator of the solo travel blog Absolutely Lucy Lucy Ruthnum Travel writer Lucy Ruthnum on top of the Pacaya …

Travelling solo? Three Australian women share their experiences and tips for going it alone
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Travelling solo? Three Australian women share their experiences and tips for going it alone

ABC  

There can be many barriers getting in the way of travelling — the cost, getting time off and rearranging care commitments. "It is more the social discourse around safety that is a huge barrier for women wanting to travel solo," Dr Khoo told the ABC. "Women who have actually travelled solo are creating a social acceptance of doing so, which …

Solo travelling: Unlock adventures and lessons in self-reliance
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Solo travelling: Unlock adventures and lessons in self-reliance

Live Mint  

Solo travelling is a wellness travel trend from 2023 whose popularity continues unabated. Saloni Kapoor, had a life-affirming epiphany on her first solo trip to the US, after being asked to stand aside by a TSA security personnel at a domestic airport there for lack of ID proof.“I have never travelled on my own within or outside India but after …

Top 5 Safest places for solo women travellers | UAE to japan
1 year, 11 months ago

Top 5 Safest places for solo women travellers | UAE to japan

India TV News  

Solo travel is an experience that is thrilling, enriching, and empowering, but for women, it can also be fraught with concerns about safety. Five countries have been identified as the safest destinations for solo women travellers according to research based on Georgetown University's Women's Peace and Security Index, the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report, and the Global Peace …

Safety tips for solo women travellers
2 years ago

Safety tips for solo women travellers

Hindustan Times  

Safety tips for solo women travellers To see the world and soak in the beauty of it, we must, at least once in life, travel solo. But traveling alone comes with the corn of safety as well.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Every woman must at least once in their life travel solo. 2 / …

Tips for female solo travellers: Booking in advance, local tours to prioritising safety
2 years, 1 month ago

Tips for female solo travellers: Booking in advance, local tours to prioritising safety

India TV News  

Tips for female solo travellers: Booking in advance, local tours to prioritising safety Here are a few useful tips to keep in mind if you are planning your very first solo trip. Tips for female solo travellers: In India, tourism has increased manyfold after a lull for two years due to the covid pandemic. Tips for female solo travellers Blend …

Travelling Solo? Keep In Mind These 7 Essential Tips
2 years, 9 months ago

Travelling Solo? Keep In Mind These 7 Essential Tips

ABP News  

One of the extreme forms of self-love is travelling solo. This would enable you to receive information about the important documents you need to carry, places to avoid, the best tourist spots, and the like. Words like ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘help’ or knowing the right way to introduce yourself in the local language are some basics that you need to know. …

The benefits of solo travel for women
3 years, 3 months ago

The benefits of solo travel for women

ABC  

Now that international travel is on the cards again, a lot of us are thinking about what our first trip will be. "And it's a way to discover a new sense of self, and no matter what type of trip you chose to embark on, solo travel pushes you outside your comfort zone and builds confidence." "This opens up the …

Want to travel solo? Here's how Anna and Lisa do it
3 years, 3 months ago

Want to travel solo? Here's how Anna and Lisa do it

ABC  

When Anna Sherchand moved to Bondi Beach from Kathmandu, Nepal as a uni student, she hadn't considered living an unconventional life. "But in my late 20s and after beginning full-time work, I realised I couldn't see myself climbing the corporate ladder," the travel blogger says. In terms of challenges faced while travelling solo, Anna says the most common were delayed …

Unlock, travel: Solo travel picks up pace, customised self-driven options take the front seat
4 years, 4 months ago

Unlock, travel: Solo travel picks up pace, customised self-driven options take the front seat

New Indian Express  

The challenges are less or limited when you actually choose self-drive,” says travel blogger Usha Tummala. “This is the ‘Goa state of mind’—watching the sunset into the deep horizon, low-key yet beautiful, choosing homestays, boutique hotels, Indian-based resorts to help boost the economy,” she adds. “The situation seems suited for solo travel and/or groups with minimum size. Mumbai-based travel influencer …

This Is The Best, Most Underrated Travel Resource
5 years, 6 months ago

This Is The Best, Most Underrated Travel Resource

Huff Post  

Westend61 via Getty Images If you're looking for solid travel advice, follow a few private Facebook travel groups. “It was important to be a closed-community from the start since it’s more like a sisterhood,” said Olga Maria, the founder of the Facebook group Latinas Who Travel and the travel blog Dreams in Heels. “I think the groups also inspire people …

More women are travelling solo, but that doesn't take away the danger
5 years, 11 months ago

More women are travelling solo, but that doesn't take away the danger

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. What Numbers Tell, and Don’t Solo travel by women …

Women's Day 2019: Fashion designer Masaba Gupta says, solo traveling allows me to enjoy 'me time'
6 years ago

Women's Day 2019: Fashion designer Masaba Gupta says, solo traveling allows me to enjoy 'me time'

India TV News  

Celebrated fashion designer Masaba Gupta says travelling solo liberates her from the daily chaos of life and makes her a better observant individual. Masaba was present at "She Travels, She Hosts", organised by Airbnb to celebrate the enterprising women who are hosting guests globally and to encourage solo travelling for women. Talking about solo travelling, Masaba said, "I think the …

Travel tips: 5 little adventures to enjoy the most of your weekend vacation
6 years, 6 months ago

Travel tips: 5 little adventures to enjoy the most of your weekend vacation

India TV News  

After days of hard work and submission on deadlines, all that one requires is a break. Do something creative Indulge in more creative activities like sketching, sea gazing, bird watching, hill contemplation, reading, yoga sessions, etc. Detox Traveling This kind of travel is extremely essential for today's traveling scenario, owing to the increased pressure of being visible and active on …

Solo women travellers are a valuable segment of the tourism sector
6 years, 8 months ago

Solo women travellers are a valuable segment of the tourism sector

Hindustan Times  

On a recent holiday, I was struck by the number of women tourists travelling alone at various airports. Google trends show that last year alone, 10 million women searched sites for solo travel. According to Pinterest, there has been an astounding 350% increase in women looking for solo travelling options Is it fun to travel alone for women? Coming back …

How I Fell In Love With Solo Travel
8 years, 6 months ago

How I Fell In Love With Solo Travel

Huff Post  

“I didn’t always know what I wanted to do. Though solo female travel may be more common now, when I took this particular trip over 15 years ago, the idea of a woman traveling alone seemed like a radical idea. And yet, as I look back on this trip many years later, I realize that the week I spent traveling …

Best travel safety hacks for solo female travellers
9 years, 11 months ago

Best travel safety hacks for solo female travellers

Daily Mail  

With cheap flights, home swaps and even bargain apartment rentals readily available, there has never been a better time to travel - even if you don't have a holiday companion. Scroll down for video Over 60 per cent of women said they were open to solo travel, according to a survey by Travelzoo, however some were worried about personal safety …

Going it alone: 7 tips for successful solo travel
11 years, 3 months ago

Going it alone: 7 tips for successful solo travel

CNN  

Story highlights Author says traveling alone is one of the most liberating things you can do Fear you'll be lonely? You'll also learn about your strengths For once, you can be as selfish as you like Big hurdle: eating alone CNN — “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” So …

The Yin to travel
12 years ago

The Yin to travel

The Hindu  

Would a guy dress in pink to meet a bunch of strangers, also dressed in pink, at a railway station, bus stand or an airport? Says Piya Bose of Girls On The Go, Mumbai: “We have trekked down a meteorite crater at Lonar, watched the transit of Venus at Jaisalmer, explored Bali in a Volkswagen, and gone on underwater walks…” …

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