On my end, I am finishing up our Madagascar trip and loved every bit of this real and raw adventure. We had fun, we laughed, we met lovely people and I enjoyed showing this amazing country to our guests alongside our guide Lalaina.
๐ฉ On this week's email I wanted to tell you what makes each trip special so you can choose the right trip for you ๐
The magic in every tour
We now offer tours to several destinations and with more choice comes more difficulty choosing!
I know, I know...
We don't make it easy to select ๐ so this week I wanted to highlight my favorite and most magical moments of every trip.
Antarctica
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A 15-day expedition into the last continent starting in Buenos Aires and spending 13 days in the most pristine landscapes, surrounded by neon blue icebergs, penguins, whales, seals and the most majestic landscapes you can imagine.
โจ Moments of magic: Adorable penguins skipping in the water and running after each other, they made me smile every time. Whales bridging at sunrise, when the water is so still it mirrors the sky. Realising that the landscapes of untouched glaciers and icebergs that you see are thousands of years old...
Sailing the Galapagos on a private luxury catamaran and exploring the world's best preserved wildlife space without anyone else around.
โจ Moments of magic: Starry nights with shooting stars in fleeting moments. Being so close to birds, penguins, tortoises and iguanas that you need to take a step back to keep a safe distance. Swimming with sea lions that are so curious they come up to your face. Jumping in the water at sunrise to chase waves with dolphins. Peacefully watching sharks and mantas glide in the clear waters.
Spiritual journey to the heart of real Bali, past the fake Instagrammable spots, the crowded waterfalls and the pretend ceremonies. A trip that heals and brings you peace through understanding, joy and the power of nature.
โจ Moments of magic: A blessing ceremony and water purification ritual at a local temple. A wild foraging morning with a female chef that is in love with Bali's cuisine, finding herbs, fruits and plants to freshly prepare a soulful meal. Luxury hotels that make you feel like the Goddess that you are. Feeling the power of nature gushing down a waterfall, the lava of live volcanoes and the raw beauty of deserted black beaches.
An exclusively curated journey through a country that cannot be compared to anything else by the hand of an interpreter, giving us access to the parts that aren't tourist-friendly but rather showcase true unadulterated Japanese traditions.
โจ Moments of magic: Repairing broken ceramic with gold and love. Feeling the spiritual power of the Shinto religion via the ancient temples. Witnessing the worshipping of age old traditions and feeling the outpour of care and thoughtfulness that goes into a life of discipline from artists, experts and craftswomen.
The trip that brings female activism and an entire country's love for its independence and identity to live through dishes made with love, wine uniquely crafted for 8,000 years.
โจ Moments of magic: Deep discussions over a glass of wine, bread, cheese and fresh salads about feminism, identity and taking the bull by its horns with inspiring and powerful women. Landscapes that move from the plains to the height of Europe's tallest mountain range. A culture that has remained true to its origins while embracing influences from East and West. The tastiest dishes, prepared with love.
A destination that very few visit but that is as organic and authentic as it is untouched and kind. The friendliest people and the most picture-perfect monasteries and churches against incredible backdrops.
When: 13th to 19th September, 2026, immediately after Georgia so you can book them both
What's the weather like: Warm, but not hot, and sunny, with little to no rain and cooler evenings.
My favorite part: Honest conversations with women trying to make a difference for their communities while navigating the uncertainty of a country whose borders are forever in flow.
The Mexico that you haven't seen, shown to you by the women who make it possible with their passion for keeping traditions alive, preparing food with their own hands and preserving what makes them who they are.
โจ Moments of magic: Making mole from scratch, milling the ingredients in a traditional metate. Temazcal re-birthing ritual that helps redirects the energy. Meeting the 19 women who are keeping ancient traditions alive and open their hearts and home to us.
The warm essence of Cuba, unfiltered and ready to contradict the images the media has been pushing for decades.
โจ Moments of magic: Dancing salsa as soon as the music plays, all hours of the day, anywhere. Spending time with unwavering women who don't give up despite the challenges. The celebration of life that every day brings. The appreciation of everything we have. A tour that makes a difference.
An all-female expedition to the top of Africa supported by female guides and a majority of female porters. A story of personal challenges, the spirit of achievement and the empowerment that makes the impossible a reality.
โจ Moments of magic: Dancing and celebrating each daily milestone. The clearest sky, made of a blanket of stars you never knew existed. Seeing the sun rise above the clouds. Crossing glaciers and otherworldly landscapes. Making it to the top after your body told you you wouldn't be able to, every day, for a week.
Road trip through the mountains, the plains, the rivers and the deserts of an enchanting maze of cities built by hand like sand castles. Morocco's magic comes alive in the small quiet moments, the empty narrow streets of the medinas, the silent sound of the desert and the crisp air at sunrise.
โจ Moments of magic: The call to prayer at sunrise when silence permeates the air of cities that are 1,000 years old. Seeing the sun set and rise over pristine sand dunes as the wind shifts shapes and creates new sculptures. Labyrinthic cities made of sand and clay filled with items made by hand following age-old techniques.
A trip that ventures into the northern lands dotted with castles, green hills, misty mornings and folk tales as old as time.
โจ Moments of magic: The legends weaved into medieval castles. Seeing landscapes that look like they come out of historical movies. Mystical nature that is the source of magical tales like the Loch Ness monster. Scottish sense of humor that thrives in grey, damp and cold weather. The incomparable beauty when the sun shines.
The trip that is closest to my heart, taking you on a beautiful journey through my country, showing you how Catalans enjoy life and sharing everything that is beautiful about Barcelona, Costa Brava and Sitges.
โจ Moments of magic: Boating along the rugged but beautiful coves of Costa Brava. Dinners at sunset with breathtaking views. Fine dining meals showcasing award-winning Catalan cuisine. The prettiest towns and villages. Fun and food, laughing until our bellies hurt with a glass of wine and likeminded women. Walking into Sagrada Familia at the exact moment sunlight floods the rainbow stained glass.
A slow week in the rural hills of Tuscany with great food made with love and farm to table ingredients, strong women and views that are so perfect they look unreal.
โจ Moments of magic: Shedding tears hearing the story of a female winemaker. A lazy day at the villa, with massages and the sound of birds and cicadas. Landscapes that are painted on the canvas of culture. Handicrafts preserved with the strength of love.
A tale of two countries, one that may have fallen victim of its own success and another that has yet to reach stardom.
โจ Moments of magic: Enjoying popular spots before the crowds descend, when the air is still and the ancient walls talk to you. Dipping into the crystal clear Adriatic Sea. Food that tastes crisp and fresh, with ingredients that were just picked. The wind blowing on our hair as we sail along ancient fortresses and spectacular fjords.
Sharing in the spirit of Christmas in four central European countries, with their folk tales, their traditions, their sweets and drinks, their decorations and sparkling lights. A road trip that combines the Christmas magic with spas, castles, wineries, lakeside villages, beer halls and music.
โจ Moments of magic: Wandering Christmas markets under twinkling lights, dancing figurines, shiny Christmas trees and seasonal carols. The sweet taste of gluwein (mulled wine), bread buns and sausages. Enchanting snow flakes falling from the sky and covering stalls and mountains in white. A morning at the thermal spa. Fondue wars with your travel mates :)
The land of Fire & Ice is a place of wonder and our trip spends time in the most magical part of the island, the west and south, stopping at awe-inspiring spots and nature that is so powerful you can feel it.
โจ Moments of magic: Zipping between icebergs and seals chilling on ice as a piece of the glacier (or an iceberg) breaks with a cracking sound. The Northern Lights, dancing above your head like a fading Goddess. Soaking in the powdery waters of the Blue Lagoon. Waterfalls so powerful they can swipe you off your feet. Landscapes that look from out of this world.
A taster of some of the most amazing spots in Australia hosted by Meg, who shares her country's spirit and quirks with humor and ease, displaying the quintessential Aussie laisser-faire.
โจ Moments of magic: Sunrise walk around the base of the sacred Uluru mountain. Walking across The Filed of lights installation at sunset in the desert. Watching koalas sleep (as that is what they do most of the day) and wallabies and kangaroos jump. A day in the world's richest marine eco-system, on The Great Barrier Reef.
Fabulous 8 days island hopping trip through the Caribbean onboard a luxury super yacht with 100 of the most interesting women who share your passion for travel, and for making the world a more equitable place for women. This is also our 10th Anniversary celebration trip and the entire SFT team will be onboard. Your chance to cheer with us and get to know us in person.
โจ Moments of magic: Beach party in St Barth's and private beach club booking just for us. Unlimited gourmet food and drinks onboard prepared by a team of 4 chefs and full kitchen staff serving the most delicious freshly made meals. Fun, fun, fun, all the fun we will have, the music we will dance to, the songs we will scream at the top of our lungs, the joy we will share. Caviar & champagne sunset beach party, the climax of indulgence. Private island party near Anguilla. Sleeping under the stars on the super yacht's Balinese beds.
8 days island hopping in Greece on our private boat: Poros, Folegandros, Paros, Mykonos, Tinos, Delos, Santorini, Agistri and Polyegos.
โจ Moments of magic: Dancing on deck as the sun sets and the sails fly in the wind. Morning at a fabulous beach club in Mykonos. Dinner at your Greek grandma's house, up on the hill of Tinos with dancing and live folk music. Postcard perfect corners that seem too perfect to be real.
A safari and Zanzibar trip that has become our best selling signature trip. We offer this trip in two versions of luxury, a great Value for money trip that stays at 3-4* lodges and resorts, and a luxury 5* Luxe version that stays at some of the best accommodation options.
โจ Moments of magic: First row seats to The Great Migration, the largest movement of wildlife, crossing the Mara River in the thousands, in front of expecting crocodiles. Being so close to lions, cheetah, zebra and elephants that you could stretch out your arm to touch them. Teenager cheetah jumping on the hood, which has already happened twice to our groups. Sleeping to the sound of nature, wild hauling hyena and moaning wildebeest. Seeing the sun rise on the African savannah.
Explore the Land of the Pharaohs with THE most enthusiastic, well connected and knowledgeable guide, her pure energy is enough to bring this ancient civilization to life. See the main sites (Luxor, Abu Simbel, Aswan, the pyramids) without the crowds thanks to our obsession with timing our itinerary to do the opposite of everyone else. Add on a 3-day extension to Siwa and see a part of Egypt that remains remote and unaffected by tourism development.
โจ Moments of magic: Spending the night in Abu Simbel, when 99% of the visitors come on a day trip, so we can have it all to ourselves and see the sun set on its lake-facing facade. Being the first to enter the Pyramids complex, and visiting the Sphinx without anyone else in sight. Staying at some of the best hotels in the country. Effortlessly floating on the salt pools of Siwa. dancing as we sail down the Nile. Enjoying a luxury afternoon tea as felucas glide at sunset.
Explore the least developed part of the Arctic and the most authentically preserved as tourism hasn't become an important revenue source in Sweden like it has in Norway or Finland. Learn about Sami traditions directly from reindeer herders and the women who live in this wild and majestic part of the world.
โจ Moments of magic: Seeing the Northern Lights where they are strongest, dancing across the entire sky. Hearing heart-warming Sami yoik singing in a traditional teepee. Finding hidden berries and snacks in the frozen forest foraging. Participating in the Scandinavian sauna and cold plunge ritual. A night in an Ice room at the world's first Ice Hotel. Zipping through frozen forests on a snowmobile or the back of a dog sled. Feeding the most adorable reindeers that will melt your heart.
A true adventure only for the travelers who like getting off the beaten path where others don't go. A trip for nature lovers, especially those who love endemic animals and plants not found anywhere else.
โจ Moments of magic: The chance to get up and close to chameleons, and see them blend in with the environment. Chasing lemurs in the tree tops and hearing their early morning call resonate in the forest. Hiking landscapes that can't be found anywhere else, all to ourselves. Time in remote islands with the clearest waters, the richest marine ecosystem and the most paradisiac of beaches.
*We won't be offering this tour in 2026 but will return in 2027
A trip of a lifetime to explore some of the world's most fragile and remote eco-systems teeming with endemic and endangered wildlife and plants and the feeling of exckusivity and luxury that only the most special places transmit.
โจ Moments of magic: Waking up with howler monkeys. Swimming with sea lions, penguins, mantas, dolphins, sharks and schools of colorful tropical fish. Still seas as the sun comes up and blankets of stars at night. Pristine Amazonian forests in equilibrium without human interaction. Indigenous people's traditions and their ability to track and spot wildlife where there do not seem to be any signs. The beauty of nature as is.
Do you bring gifts for your hosts or guides? What have you brought in the past? What have you been gifted on your travels?
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Last chance to travel with us in 2025!
All our tours for this year are sold out except for ๐ 2 SPOTS left on our Oaxaca on our 9 to 15 November tour and 3 SPOTS on our New Year's Eve tour to welcome 2026 in style! => BOOK OAXACAโโ
I took this photo a couple of weeks ago in Mont-Rebei, a canyon about 3 hours drive from Barcelona on the border between the regions of Catalunya and Aragon, in Spain.
I went hiking on a crisp sunny day and had a great day out in nature.
Can you guess this week's photo?
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Have a lovely rest of the week!
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Solo Female Travelers Co-Founders
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Solo Female Travelers S.L.โ C/ Europa 18 5-2, Sitges, 08870
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