Malaga Solo Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do in Malaga for Solo Travellers

Malaga Cathedral - Malaga Solo Travel Guide

Are you planning a solo trip to Spain?  Malaga in southern Spain is a wonderful solo travel destination with great weather and plenty of fun activities to keep you busy. In this Malaga solo travel guide, you’ll find out the best things to do in Malaga for solo travellers and lots more solo travel tips […]

21 of The Best Free Things to Do in Istanbul Turkiye

Hagia Sofia Reflecting in a Pool - Free Things to do in Istanbul

There is something special about Istanbul, Turkey, or Turkiye as it is now known.  This is a city rich in history and culture, with beautiful buildings and plenty of activities to keep everyone busy.  Turkey isn’t as cheap as it once was, though. With inflation running at over 60% it is becoming more expensive by […]

The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Belize

The Great Blue Hole in Belize dark blue circle in a turquoise sea

Is Belize worth visiting?  If you’re thinking about backpacking in Belize but aren’t sure if it’s for you, let us show you the best of Belize. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about backpacking Belize, including what to expect when planning your budget for a trip to Belize and how […]

Mexico City Solo Travel: Is Mexico City Safe as a Solo Female Traveller?

Claire in Mexico City Solo Travel Guide

Solo travel anywhere can be daunting, but with Mexico’s reputation, a lot of people have asked me if Mexico solo travel is safe, in particular in Mexico City.  This huge, hectic behemoth certainly sounds scary, but solo travel in Mexico City can be an incredible experience.  I spent four months in Mexico City as a […]

20+ Free Things to do in Venice in 2026

St Mark's Basilica in St Mark's Square - Free Things to do in Venice

Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and, sadly, one of the most expensive cities to visit.  However, that isn’t to say that you can’t visit Venice on a budget, as there are lots of free activities in Venice you can do without breaking the bank.  Instead of just the top […]

The Best Benagil Cave Tour to visit the Benagil Caves Portugal

Benagil Sea Cave Portugal - How to Visit the Benagil Caves

Benagil Sea Cave is the most famous cave in Portugal and one of the most famous sea caves in the world. The best way to enjoy the coastline is to take a Benagil Cave tour which will get you up close and personal to the Benagil caves in Portugal and show you the rest of […]

7 Day Scotland Itinerary

Hazel the Hairy Coo - Big Orange Highland Cow peering over the fence

I loved Scotland.  I actually felt ashamed that I had not explored this country before, having lived in England for 30 years I’d only made a couple of short weekend trips before embarking on a Highland Fling tour with Haggis Adventures.  I spent 7 days in Scotland altogether; 2 days in Edinburgh and 5 days […]

Solo Dining: The Joys of Eating Alone in a Restaurant

Women eating pizza alone at a restaurant and enjoying it - The Joys of Solo Dining

I was never afraid of travelling alone, it didn’t occur to me to be scared of packing my bags and heading off somewhere new.  However, there used to be one part of solo travel that terrified me.  Solo dining.  I found eating alone at a restaurant excruciatingly uncomfortable, but after several years of dining solo […]