Can you travel solo for a month on £1,500? A practical planning guide: where the money goes, how to choose a route, and the habits that keep a long trip affordable.
Solo travel or a group tour? Compare flexibility, cost, safety, social life and planning effort, plus hybrid options, to choose the right style for your next trip.
A step-by-step checklist for your first solo trip abroad: choosing a destination, budget, documents, insurance, packing, health, money, staying connected and what to do if things go wrong.
A practical safety checklist for women travelling alone: what to do before you leave, on arrival, during your stay and if something goes wrong.
Twelve practical ways to meet people while travelling alone, from social hostels and walking tours to classes, volunteering and language exchanges, with safety tips.
The most common scams that target solo travellers, how to recognise the warning signs, and exactly what to do if you lose money, cards or documents.