r/solofemaletravellers

UPDATE-
Sorry to disappoint everyone but I made the tough decision to go home. I could feel myself slipping into a dark space mentally and that’s not something I can afford to let myself do again.
Maybe I needed to start off smaller. I really jumped into the deep end with this thinking it would be good for me but alas, it wasn’t for me. Booking that flight home filled me with instant relief to be honest. Wish I could’ve been tougher but I don’t think it’s in me.

I've just started a 3 month solo trip around europe (from Australia) and not even a week in I feel overwhelmingly scared and alone... too nervous to do anything. I mean anything. Too scared to even go to a restaurant by myself. Feel like I want to just go home which would be such a waste...

Hi, I find this subreddit really useful. But I’ve realized that a lot of times it is really hard to give a person advice on their itinerary. This is mainly because there is no standard form, I think this could be easily solvable with a small, quick questionnaire. For example answers like these:
Starting where?
When?
How long?
Budget?

What does everyone and the mods think about that?

I’ve had so many cases where basic information was not provided. I will not recommend the same travels to a US American in Chicago or to an Indian in Mumbai. Is there a way to structure this subreddit a little bit better? Thank you!

I'd love to know yalls experiences! Just curious since I will start solo travelling soon as i turn 18. It's gonna be full of adventures and im both excited and nervous at the same time.

I just want to start off by saying that I am very privileged to just now really be thinking about this. I am bi and have been single since traveling so it’s not really something I thought about that much.

I was looking at the list of countries on my bucket list and realized in many of them, gay marriage is illegal. I have always dreamed of going to a lot of these places but now I don’t want to support anyone’s economy who supports this.

I am travelling in Central Europe (started in Prague, 1 day in Bratislava and now in Vienna) and went to Thermes of Wien.

I had been to thermal centers before in Bucharest, Budapest and Parnu but here in the DACH area the sauna zone is fully nude. In Wien they have a women only, men only and mixed sauna. I went to the women only and highly recommend. Everything is so peaceful, there's so sexualization. Women of all ages hanging around, sometimes groups of friends or alone (in my case I went alone).

You can just be at the outside hot tub admiring two pair of ravens stealing food from a bag someone let there, laugh or close your eyes and relax, no noise (granted this is because this is mandatory silent zone and there were no kids).

I highly recommend the experience. The pool area is also good (though I liked Bucharest more).

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I love travelling. But I am scared. I have not gone on solo trips or even group trips without relatives or friends with me. (Have gonr on two group.treks and maybe 2 visits outside the state) In my 20s I could not travel coz of financial constraints and coz my parents were anxious about my safety. I was confident at that time. I am from.Kerala and I used to get the good old you can go anywhere after marriage. Now, post marriage, it is not very different.

My husband is a wondeful person, but we have different tastes on this matter. I am pretty frustrated at this point coz I feel like time is running out. My health situation in 20s is not same as in my 30s. And it may be different in later years and i feel i should not waste anymore time giving myself this or that reason.

It may not sound like a big deal but I have always wanted to travel and now I am super scared of doing it alone. (Ive had multiple instances of men misbehaving_childhood, public transport, crowded areas) And even group travels I found I am a bit skeptical coz they seem to charge a lot and I am very introverted.

I am.just looking for direction on how to break out of this cycle of fear and if anyone from a similar background and mindset has successfully started travelling and enjoying on their own.

Thank you in advance.

I (37F) have had a very crappy year and looking to get away for a long weekend (c.4 nights) in November from London somewhere I can decompress, switch off, gather my thoughts.

I don’t think I am looking for a spa hotel.

I think what I want is: somewhere immersed in nature, with beautiful but easy (rebuilding strength after a leg fracture, still not 100%) walks on the doorstep, some cultural attractions nearby, where eating solo won’t feel awkward. I think somewhere with not enough to do might mean I get too in my own head so novelty and activity would be helpful. Bookable excursions or a solid concierge would be good, rather than just relying on hiking or skiing for outdoor activity.

Looking to spend c.£6k or so.

Considering Tromso and Transylvania but the place name starting with TR is not a prerequisite…

Not feeling Scotland or Ireland for this trip, want somewhere that feels more novel to me.

How was it? I am hearing mixed opinions and getting paranoid. Do you have any travel/health/safety/other tips? Thank you 🙏🏻

I’m 23(F) from Canada. I went on my first solo trip to Europe last fall, which went great. I’m really interested in going to some more adventurous places, learning new cultures, getting to befriend other solo travellers, and so after lots of research I landed a volunteer position at a hostel in Antigua, Guatemala. I’ll be there for 36 days.

I leave in six weeks and just told my parents this week, as they’ve been travelling and my position was only confirmed/made official two weeks ago. My dad was neutral, but my mom was very unhappy. She thinks Central America is dangerous, she thinks someone is going to do something really bad to me there, etc. She hasn’t been — she’s only travelled a little bit in the U.S. and Europe, for context.

A few days went by and I thought things were getting better, but I come home this evening to my mom screaming and crying. She read the Canadian governments travel advisories for Guatemala, and was listing off things about how women shouldn’t travel there solo, there are zones you should absolutely avoid, there is murder and kidnapping and sexual assault, etc. She’s screaming and telling me I’m being reckless, that I’m not acting like an adult, and that I’m putting my family under immense stress.

I don’t really know how to move forward. My flights were nonrefundable because I chose the cheaper seats. I already filled out forms and confirmed a start date with the hostel. I also put in my notice at my 9-5 office job to quit, because I was finally ready to rip the bandaid off and do this travel thing for the next several months.

Looking for people who have gone through similar experiences with their parents and can share thoughts / how they got through it ;(

Hi girlies

I’ve only solo traveled Mexico - USA

I have PTO and have nov26 to dec 2 to go anywhere… thinking Europe since might be safer for my first abroad trip? Can you send recommendations (flying out of Dallas)

Also, if any girly wants to plan trip together would be amazing!

But really I’m looking to do some solo coffee hopping, museums and some nature / hiking if possible.

Thought of Paris since I know there’s a lot of cultural aspects to it, but if I could find someone to go to Egypt/ Cairo would be amazing

Anyways sorry for the rant, please suggest your favorite short trip that sorta fits my description?

Thank you :)

Tomorrow I’ll go on my first solo eurotrip as a 28yo, thinkg I’d be with a friend for a week (40 day long trip) but he cancelled so now I have to leave but I feel so anxious of being literally alone for so long. How do you find joy in being by yourself?

I’m planning a solo trip to Minneapolis to visit Paisley Park. Any hotel recommendations are welcome. I’m torn between the Lofton and Hewing but am open to others. Thx!