Solo Travellers Inspiration

Her solo travel journey started as an act of rebellion, she wanted to explore, meet different cultures and visit places she only saw on TV. She first started travelling around Venezuela her native country and then she had an opportunity to immigrate as an AuPair to the US. From there she started travelling solo to different continents. When asked if solo travelling has changed her perspective on the world here is what she had to say: “100% I was raised with the idea that’s I ‘needed’ other people to be ‘happy’ that I ‘needed’ to be with a partner to be complete and while I acknowledge the importance of having a partner in your life, solo travel taught me to be comfortable with myself, that I don’t need anyone to complete me or make me happy because I can make myself happy and I am already complete”. Lu has a dedicated podcast called The Solo Female Traveller Podcast whose aim is helping women expand their world through solo travel.

A South African woman who has been on solo travelling journey for the past couple of years. In the beginning, she started just going out on solo dates or attend events alone. Having conversations with people about being alone taught her to stand up for herself and be there for herself and this was her preparation to solo travelling.
When asked if she ever cancelled a trip because you felt the place became too dangerous for you?
‘No, before going anywhere, I research about the place, I know how people from that place dress, I read reviews from other travellers, using whatever is available from on the internet or a friend. So I always go to a place prepared, knowing where I’m going and knowing what to expect so I don’t put myself in a dangerous position’,
Dimpho’s Instagram account is dedicated to travel and lifestyle by sharing travel content and tips while focusing on the importance of safety and healthy wellbeing of being a solo female traveller.

A Hungarian solo mother who prioritizes travelling with her son. She started travelling with her child when he was young and has never looked back.
When asked what were some of her biggest challenges when travelling with her son and how she adapted to it, here is what she said:
‘During my first trips with my child, I learnt what I should avoid on my next trips. Since I am alone, I should be careful with the luggage, take only what I need and what I really can carry. I try to also avoid the very early flights, which starts at 6 AM as we should be in the airport at 4 AM. It’s very difficult to wake up and dress up a baby in the early mornings. Since we’ve had trouble several times at the airport due to our different skin colour and I always have to prove that I am the mommy of my son, nowadays I keep all the official documents in a folder so I can prove our kinship and I can easily show them to the officer. Lots of times, passport controllers look at me strangely that I a blonde lady is with a cappuccino baby, however I think there are lots of interracial weddings in the World nowadays.
However, my child is 4 years old now, I still have the stroller with us, since children get tired in the early evening and I want to stay longer outside, see the city, eat in a restaurant or just walk on the seaside, the stroller is a big help for us. My baby can sleep if he gets tired and mommy can enjoy herself in the new place and shouldn’t have to go back to the hotel.’
Nagy has a dedicated blog called Solo Travelling Mommy to inspire other mothers who are afraid to take the first step to see the world. She shares funny stories for other mothers to see there is not a perfect holiday but to show that everything is manageable. With her extended travel experience, she tries to encourage other mothers that they too are able to do the same.

A solo female traveller that has travelled to over 75 countries across the globe. She helps women of all ages but especial women at an older age with travel ideas, travel tips and inspiration.
When asked what her she thought the biggest misconception about females travelling solo at an older age, here is what she had to say:
‘Probably that we are sad & lonely! Trust me, I am far from either! Travelling solo I find I meet more people although I know that sounds counterintuitive. I get into more conversations & particularly more interactions with locals than when travelling with friends.
What I am is comfortable in my own skin & with my own company. Of course, there are times when I do feel lonely but I have many strategies that I employ to minimise this. Being alone & being lonely are two very different things!’
Sue has an inspiration website called Sue Where, Why, What for women travelling alone after 40. The website is for all women dealing with some kind of loss such as divorce, separation, kids growing up & moving away, losing a loved one or just having different priorities from them. She wants to help women have the confidence to take those first steps into solo travelling.