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The Solo Travel Blog

Trip reports, destination history, and honest takes from the road — written for travelers who already know what they want.

Solo Travel 50+

How I Plan a Trip With AI in 48 Hours

Not long ago, planning a solo trip from scratch took the better part of a week. Destination research,…

City Guides

The Solo Traveler’s Guide to Europe’s Most Elegant City

Vienna doesn't just tolerate the solo traveler; it rewards them. Experience the world's best coffeehouse culture and imperial…

Solo Travel 50+

The Travel Apps I Never Go Without as a Solo Traveler

I have a pre-trip ritual that has nothing to do with packing. About a week before any trip,…

Solo Travel 50+

Why You Should Use a Travel Advisor for Your Next Solo Trip

For most of my life, I planned every trip myself. I’m a researcher by nature and a writer…

Safety & Planning

Why I Always Book One Extra Night at My Destination

It started as a nervous habit and became a philosophy. The first time I booked an extra night…

Slow Travel

Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers Right Now in 2026

Let me be honest with you: cruising solo used to feel like a punishment. You’d book a cabin…

City Guides

The Solo Travel Books We Wish Had Existed Years Ago

GoingSolo.Life started with a simple truth: the travel industry ignores the independent traveler. Everything out there is built…

Travel

Solo travel as a reset — one empty nester’s guide to going first

The house was quiet in a way I hadn’t expected. This led me to solo travel for the…

Food & Dining

How to Eat Alone in a Restaurant Without Feeling Awkward

The first time I did solo dining at a proper restaurant — cloth napkins, a server expecting two…

City Guides

Why Paris Is the Perfect City for Solo Travel

People often ask why Paris is my favorite city to visit alone, even more than London, which I…