Some people love to travel solo. They enjoy the freedom of answering to no one but themselves and the luxury of being fully in charge of where they go, what they do, and how much they spend. Going solo can even make some things easier (grabbing a single ticket to Milan’s La Scala is much easier than getting two). But some of us aren’t quite there yet. We like the idea of a solo trip but then the fear sets in. Will I be lonely? Will it be awkward? What, exactly, will I do all day, and how will I fill my nights when I’d normally go out to eat of have a drink with my traveling companion? Taking that first solo trip can be daunting, so why not ease into it with a shorter trip that better lends itself to solo travel? Before you set off on a six month solo trip through Southeast Asia, for example, start with a long weekend alone in a destination closer to you. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a few ideas to help you plan a low-stress solo adventure, whether it be your first, fifth, or fiftieth time going alone. Pick places and activities that won’t be overrun with couples. Some places are known for being romantic. An adults-only [...]
Here at BootsnAll, we embrace many different types of travel, from bare-bones budget travel to affordable luxury travel, multi-generational travel to couples travel. This week, we’re taking a look at solo travel. While many people travel around the world with loved ones, others may face the choice to go it alone, or not go at all. If you don’t have a friend or family member willing and able to explore the world alongside you, traveling alone can seem daunting. First-time solo travelers may worry about everything staying safe to dealing with loneliness on the road. So this, if you’ve got solo travel questions, we’re here to help with the answers. First up, we’ll get you started on the path to learning more about solo travel and preparing to hit the road alone with a list of 19 awesome resources for solo travel. Then we’ll go more in depth with tips on traveling alone as a woman in an Islamic culture. On Wednesday, Adam Seper gets real-life tips and inspiration from travelers who have proved that one is not the loneliest number. Then we’ll close out the week with a look at some hilariously awkward solo travel situations and a list of great places to give if you’re alone and recently heart-broken. Read more about solo travel: Solo Female Travel Myths [...]
Some people love to travel solo. They enjoy the freedom of answering to no one but themselves and the luxury of being fully in charge of where they go, what they do, and how much they spend. Going solo can even make some things easier (grabbing a single ticket to Milan’s La Scala is much easier than getting two). But some of us aren’t quite there yet. We like the idea of a solo trip but then the fear sets in. Will I be lonely? Will it be awkward? What, exactly, will I do all day, and how will I fill my nights when I’d normally go out to eat of have a drink with my traveling companion? Taking that first solo trip can be daunting, so why not ease into it with a shorter trip that better lends itself to solo travel? Before you set off on a six month solo trip through Southeast Asia, for example, start with a long weekend alone in a destination closer to you. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a few ideas to help you plan a low-stress solo adventure, whether it be your first, fifth, or fiftieth time going alone. Pick places and activities that won’t be overrun with couples. Some places are known for being romantic. An adults-only [...] 
Here at BootsnAll, we embrace many different types of travel, from bare-bones budget travel to affordable luxury travel, multi-generational travel to couples travel. This week, we’re taking a look at solo travel. While many people travel around the world with loved ones, others may face the choice to go it alone, or not go at all. If you don’t have a friend or family member willing and able to explore the world alongside you, traveling alone can seem daunting. First-time solo travelers may worry about everything staying safe to dealing with loneliness on the road. So this, if you’ve got solo travel questions, we’re here to help with the answers. First up, we’ll get you started on the path to learning more about solo travel and preparing to hit the road alone with a list of 19 awesome resources for solo travel. Then we’ll go more in depth with tips on traveling alone as a woman in an Islamic culture. On Wednesday, Adam Seper gets real-life tips and inspiration from travelers who have proved that one is not the loneliest number. Then we’ll close out the week with a look at some hilariously awkward solo travel situations and a list of great places to give if you’re alone and recently heart-broken. Read more about solo travel: Solo Female Travel Myths [...]