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 […]

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 […]

Tulum Solo Travel: A Female Solo Travel Guide to Tulum Mexico

Tulum Ruins and the Beautiful Beach below - Tulum Solo Travel Guide

Tulum is a special place.  Far less touristy, and much cheaper, than Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Tulum has become THE place to visit on the Mexican Riviera Maya.   Tulum used to be a chilled-out little fishing town, now as it grows in size and popularity, it still manages to maintain that hippy vibe.  […]

13 Benefits of Solo Travel That Will Change Your Life

Me on a Solo Trip in Bolivia with a beautiful blue lake behind me - The Benefits of Solo Travel

Are you scared to travel alone?  It’s perfectly natural to be nervous, but don’t worry.  Solo travel is one of the most exciting and challenging things I’ve ever done, and it certainly changed my life when I took my first solo trip more than 20 years ago.  I recently wrote about the disadvantages of travelling […]

14 Disadvantages of Travelling Alone (and How to Cope with Them!)

Sitting Alone on top of a Land Cruiser in the Salt Flats of Bolivia - the Disadvantages of Solo Travel

I love solo travel, but it certainly isn’t perfect.  Sometimes I get lonely, I miss my friends and family, and paying for everything by myself takes its toll on my bank account!  Despite all this, I keep doing it!  For me, the disadvantages of travelling alone pale in comparison to the benefits, but I also […]

Tips for Flying Alone for the First Time

Woman Sitting Alone at the Airport - Tips for Flying Alone for the First Time

Nervous about flying alone for the first time?  Flying alone, especially for the first time, can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be a nerve-wracking one. As you embark on your solo travel adventure, you may be filled with a mix of excitement, anticipation, and anxiety. But fear not! With a little preparation […]

Cozumel Mexico Solo Travel Guide

Playa Chen Rio Cozumel Mexico - Cozumel Solo Travel Guide

Are you planning a solo trip to Mexico and wondering if Cozumel is a good destination for solo travelers? You’ve come to the right place!  In this ultimate Cozumel solo travel guide, you’ll learn where to stay, what to do in Cozumel, and the best places to eat, as well as top safety tips for […]