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Solo Female Travelers

Curated first-person advice, expert solo travel tips, and travel news that matter by an 24-year solo travel veteran and co-founder of Solo Female Travelers Tours, a premium women-only, small group tour company that supports female-owned businesses around the world.

Travel tip #112: PSA - Theft-proof yourself this summer

Hi Reader, How are you today? I am in Greece having one last day at the beach with our guide Stella after the two annual Greek Islands sailing trips ended. 68 women, 168 hours of daylight, kilos of tzatziki, 2 ice creams, many Greek salads, a few glasses of wine and probably a litre of olive oil... 😍 We also had a very special guest on this trip: Our Tanzanian guide, Glory, joined us on this sailing. We invite our guides to take a trip with us after they hosted 10 tours and she already...

πŸ—ΊοΈ NEW DESTINATION ALERT + My travels for the rest of 2025

Hi Reader, Where in the world are you today and how are you? I am still in Greece with Stella, and the rest of the crew and guests traveling with us through the islands. Not to make you jealous, but we are in Mykonos today, at a facy beach club, having cocktails and massages by the beach, having a great time 😍 You can join us next year on our sailing in the last week of May. See the trip details here. πŸ“© On this week's email: My travel plans for the rest of the year are exciting and a little...

πŸ‘— Travel tip 111: What to wear in Europe in the summer

Hi Reader, It's Friday so a new travel tip comes to you! I am in Greece sailing with a fun group of women. Want to see what we are up to? Follow us in stories on Instagram. Summer is finally around the corner in Europe and the temperatures are already beach-ready so...all summer wardrobes are out and keen to be worn. This week's newsletter is an update from my very popular What to wear in Europe in the summer dispatch, full of more photos from what me and other guests have worn on our trips...

🌸 ⛩️ Our trip to Japan is now LIVE! + More reverse culture shock moments

Hi Reader, I hope you're having a great week :) I am in Greece, reconnecting with old friends, guests and Greek women and remembering the power of connections. After all, this is what we all travel for: connecting with locals, with other travelers, and with different cultures. πŸ“© On this week's email: This week is all about our new destination: JAPAN! This trip has been more than a year in the making, and I am extremely proud of how it turned out because I know it will really connect you to...

🀳 Travel tip #110: How to take pictures without crowds in Europe

Hi Reader, It's Friday so a new travel tip comes to you! Last week I was so exhausted from recent long haul travels that I did not have the energy to send a weekly travel tip, but I am back this week with one that is very timely if you are planning to visit Europe, or any other destination in the Northern hemisphere that is busiest during the summer months. .πŸ‘­ Got a friend who would benefit from knowing this? Forward her this email! πŸ“© Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe to receive...

❄️ 🐬 πŸ’ Ecuador & The Galapagos is now LIVE! + 2026 Georgia & Arctic

Hi Reader, I hope you're doing fabulously! This week I am super happy to finally release our Ecuador & Galapagos trip which has been so long in the making. This is a double trip of a lifetime, with two destinations that are an absolute dream for anyone who loves wildlife: the Amazon Rainforest and The Galapagos. No detail has been spared to make this, truly, the trip you won't forget. Beside Ecuador & Galapagos, we have also just released 2026 dates for Georgia, the Swedish Arctic (only 1...

Reverse culture shock + This will make you cry, but in a good way

Hi Reader, I am on my way home via Singapore after 2 weeks in Bali and my heart is full of great memories. It is always very nice to see old faces again and despite the weather didn't cooperate on a couple of days, the Balinese warmth and the truly breathtaking landscapes can make up for pretty much anything... and I couldn't thank the super easygoing and lovely group who were with us and who made the most of the rainy time to appreciate the beautiful moment shared. Plus we have the kindest...

Travel tip 109: How to fight loneliness when traveling solo

How are you doing Reader? I am in Bali, at the end of the trip, enjoying a well deserved beach day 🌴 We have had a very authentic week, and it was so lovely to see guests who have traveled with us for the third and even fourth and fifth time again. How amazing it is to make connections that will last for years to come πŸ˜€ We still have 2 spots left on our October Bali trip (August is sold out) and we are returning next year. Get on the waitlist to be notified when 2026 goes live. This week's...

The best πŸ” and worst tour mates

Hi Reader, How are you? Where are you? I am in Bali with 15 great women, majority of whom are repeat guests, and it is so lovely to see everyone again πŸ˜€ This is such a beautiful part of the world and, away from the crowds and the Instagram tours, we are sharing meaningful moments and making news friends. Isn't that what travel is all about? Check out the tour itinerary here and follow our adventure on Instagram where I do daily stories showing you the behind the scenes. We only have 2 spots...

The VIDEO from your Kili climb is READY!

Hi Reader, I hope you are doing great. Reaching out to let you know that Bea finished editing the mini documentary of your climb and it is ready for you to watch. Fair warning: Grab the packed of tissues, both Meg and & shed many tears with every revision. They were happy and immensely grateful tears, of course. Watch the mini documentary Thank you for choosing women We are certain that, in the 10 days you spent together with the women of Tanzania, you felt how impactful and meaningful this...