Everything you need to travel alone with confidence — organized by how you actually use it.
Plan Your Trip
Google Flights — The fastest way to compare fares and track price changes. Use the Explore map view when you’re deciding where to go next.
flights.google.com
Rome2rio — Enter any two places on earth and it tells you every way to get between them: train, bus, ferry, flight. Invaluable for multi-city planning.
rome2rio.com
Booking.com — Consistently the widest selection of hotels, apartments, and guesthouses worldwide. Filter by “solo traveler reviews” to find places that genuinely welcome independent guests.
booking.com
Stay Safe
Travel Insurance — Non-negotiable for solo travelers over 50. Compare policies at InsureMyTrip or Squaremouth. Look for policies that include medical evacuation and pre-existing condition coverage.
U.S. State Department STEP Program — Register your trip with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and receive safety alerts from the nearest embassy. Free, takes five minutes.
step.state.gov
GoingSolo Safety Guides — City-specific safety briefings written for solo travelers. What to know before you land, where to be aware, and how to move through each city with confidence.
Browse the Safety Guide series →
Navigate Like a Local
Google Maps Offline — Download any city’s map before you land. Settings → Offline Maps. No data charges, no roaming surprises. Do this the night before every trip.
Citymapper — Better than Google Maps for transit in major cities. Real-time arrivals, step-by-step routing, and the best interface for navigating unfamiliar subway systems.
XE Currency — Clean, fast currency conversion with live rates. Works offline with cached rates. More reliable than airport conversion boards.
xe.com
GoingSolo City Guides
Our 48-Hour City Guides are built for independent travelers who want a precise, well-researched plan — not a generic list of tourist traps. Each guide covers two full days, hour by hour, with the insider moves that make the difference between a good trip and an unforgettable one.
More Resources Coming
This page is actively expanding. Upcoming additions include packing lists for long-haul solo travel, recommended reading, community resources, and a curated list of tour operators that genuinely cater to independent travelers over 50.
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