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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 #130: How I make sure I don't forget things when packing

Hello Reader, how are you? I am in the Indian Ocean right now, on the island of Mayotte, a French Overseas Territory, exploring some of the least visited islands in the world with a friend, chilling at the beach and having a bit of a break among lemurs jumping between rooms and turtles swimming by the shore. This week's newsletter is a list of habits I have developed to help me not forget to pack important things when I travel. .👭 Got a friend who would love to read ? Forward her this email!...
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Ditch the "bachelorette" in favor of a "solorette" + Cultural superiority

Hi Reader, I am currently in Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean, a remote destination that is in fact part of France though it sits 10 hours away by plane. I just left Madagascar, where I had a GREAT time with an intimate group of adventurers who don't mind getting down and dirty for the best experiences and laugh out loud until our bellies hurt. I am still trying to process the beautiful trip we had and the many special moments; from baby lemurs learning to jump from trees to a beautiful...

Travel tip #129: Why you shouldn't watch someone's bag

Hi Reader, How is your week going? Thankfully, the weekend is just around the corner! In my case, I am in Madagascar. Today is our last day here, and I am about to head over to other Indian Ocean islands, starting with Reunion, a French Overseas Territory, followed by Mayotte and Comoros Fair to say these are very remote parts of the world. This week's tip is about the innocent and kind gesture of taking care of someone else's belongings. As easy and nice it may seem to say yes, this week, I...

🙋‍♀️ The best trip for YOU 😊

Hi Reader, How is your week going? 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. If you are keen to explore this country, join the waitlist for a 2027 Madagascar trip. 📩 On this week's email I wanted to tell you what makes each trip special so you can choose the right trip for you 😊 The magic in every tour We...

🐡 Travel tip #128: Weird things you can bring on a plane

Hi Reader, We have all got liquids taken from our hand luggage. If you have traveled in the last 20 years, I can almost guarantee this is the case. I have gotten all sorts of things taken, though I must say I have not complied with the liquid limitations in many years, and take my chances on almost every trip without any issues. I often travel with full size shampoo and sunscreen bottles, mostly out of forgetfulness, not on purpose. This week's newsletter is about the completely oppositve,...

Our Armenia trip is live! + 2026 last best chance for Auroras till 2037

Hi Reader, I hope you're doing fabulously! I am already in Madagascar and we just started our tour and I will be sharing live stories of the trip when I come back because the internet is a bit tricky sometimes. If this is a destination you'd like to visit, add your name to the waitlist to be the first to know when our 2027 trip goes live. 📩 On this week's email: Our trip to Armenia is live! Check out our itinerary and book Armenia and Georgia together (they are consecutive in September 2026)...

Travel tip #127: Inflight safety tips

Hi Reader, I am on my way to Madagascar, and I am so excited about that! Follow us on Instagram where I will be sharing the behind the scenes parts of the 2 weeks tour in a couple of days. This week's tip is about inflight safety, particularly tips shared by the FBI on the risk of sexual assault while flying. .👭 Got a friend who would love to read ? Forward her this email! 📩 Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe to receive our weekly Travel tips here. Inflight safety tips Earlier in the...

Last chance to get $500 OFF Galapagos + Mediterranean spots with most sunshine

Hi Reader, I hope you are having an awesome week! I loved my time in Georgia and Armenia and we are almost ready to launch our new Armenia trip, so if you are interested, join the waitlist here. The trips will align so you can book both for a complete tour of the Balkans. I am still at home and although Autumn temperatures seem to have downed on all of Southern Europe overnight, I am enjoying the peace and quiet before my 1-month long trip that is about to being in Madagascar. If Madagascar...

🧊 Travel tip #126: Why Americans pile on the ice, and nobody else does

Hi Reader, I hope you are having a lovely week :) This week's travel tip is a tongue in cheek take on what all Americans notice when they travel to Europe (or anywhere else for that matter), and viceversa, what everyone visiting the US or Canada finds when they sit down for a drink or meal: Americans LOVE ice, while the rest of the world couldn't care less about it. .👭 Got a friend who would love to read ? Forward her this email! 📩 Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe to receive our...

$500 OFF Galapagos + 🥴 Avoid disappointment: What a solo trip is not

Hi Reader, How is your week going? I am home for a few days before our first tour to Madagascar which I am super duper excited for 😁😁😁😁 Summer is officially over since we crossed the solstice, but the temperatures and vibes are still very much the same here, even though everyone is back at work so the mood is a bit less festive than a couple of weeks ago. The beaches are full, the sun is shinning and this week is my town's second "fiesta" which translates into concerts, celebrations, street...