Solo Female Travelers

Hi Reader, I just returned from a travel conference in Madrid I will tell you all about next week. It was amazing to be surrounded by people who work in travel and are as passionate as we are about the industry. I had not been to a proper travel conference since the pandemic, and had forgotten how much inspiration and ideas can come form being among your kind of people. This week's email is about itinerary planning, one of the most talked about topics in our Facebook group. 3 Ways to improve...

Hi Reader, The beginning of the year is the time to make travel plans. I have almost my entire year of travel planned out with our tours and scouting for new destinations, but I may be able to fit in one more trip towards the end. Where are you planning to travel to in 2026? I hope it's somewhere amazing and you have the best time! Meanwhile, January is a month we are devoting to recording podcast episodes for the new Solo Female Travelers Podcast. If you have any embarrassing stories to...

Hi Reader, I hope you are doing well wherever you are. 2026 is starting off with a lot of concern for many when it comes to global politics and stability. It is also bringing a lot of changes to travel, some great, some good and some so-so. And a reminder that, when things are unstable, prices dip, so it may be a good time to snatch a flight offer. This week, I will be discussing all of the above. Changes to travel in 2026 Real IDs will be mandatory for travel in the US for American citizens...

Hi Reader, We have started 2026 in one of the most tumultuous ways my generation has seen and this is something that takes my, and probably your, sleep away. 📩 On this week's email We have created a Whatsapp channel where we will let you know about last minute spots opening on our previously sold our tours, new destinations we launch before we announce them to everyone, any offers and discounts, and important travel updates. Join here. Many of our tours are taking you to the destinations...

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! This is my first travel tip of the year 😀 and it will be all about the trends that I am seeing for this year when it comes to travel. 5 things that are IN in 2026, and 5 that are OUT Listening to and being around travelers all day long means that I am pretty attuned, even if unconsciously, to the latest travel trends. Just observing what is being talked about in our community 1. Being present offline, instead of always connected Trying my hand at rainbow tortillas in...

Hi Reader, Happy New Year! This is my first email of 2026. There is something quietly magical about starting a fresh new year, with new intentions and the opportunity to change bad old habits. It's also a great time to think if this is the year for your first solo trip, or to make that lifelong dream come true of visiting XYZ destination or taking up ABC challenge. I was listening to the Freakonomics podcast where they were talking about how notable dates are a great time to set new goals and...

Hi Reader, Only 1 day left till the end of the year! I hope you have wonderful plans for tomorrow ✨ I am staying home cooking dinner and planning to head out after midnight. In Spain, we have many traditions for the holiday season. On New Year's Eve, we eat 12 grapes at the touch of midnight, one for each ring of the clock, and we wear red underwear for good luck. Yep, very specific! 📩 On this week's email My favorite travel moments of 2025. The moments that left a mark and made travel extra...

Hi Reader, It's only over a week to the end of 2025 but I have already been thinking about the year's recap for a while. Meg and I reviewed the year with the rest of the team almost a month ago and it was both humbling and incredible to look back at the year's achievement and the last 5 years since we offered our first group tour. I feel deeply grateful and happy to have built something as resilient and soulful. 📩 On this week's email The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of 2025. The highest and...

Hi Reader, How is your week going? I am still in Malta where Xmas is a bit strange, to me, because it is not very cold :) They have put up some Xmas markets in Valetta but they feel a bit artificial, since they are mostly about selling mass produced items or fast food, and not tradition. Malta doesn't have a tradition of Xmas markets, so while the spirit is there, it feels a bit like consumerism has taken over. At the same time, I love the decorations in the street and the Xmas carols playing...

Hi Reader, How are you? I am in Malta enjoying a couple of days off to explore the island on scooter with my SO. I am happy to have chosen the small island to spend some time in, it has been a lovely surprise :) Update on the survey The survey will be open for just one more week. We still need a lot more participation from women from across the world and are in desperate need for voices from Asia, Africa, Central and South America and even Europe. Here is the representation map so far. We got...