I know that some women really do head off into the sunset with just a pack an airline ticket, but for those of you who need a little more of a plan, here is my advice... I wanted to go to Europe. My partner had died and I was on my own. Despite running a Women Travel website, I am not that great at traveling on my own. I find long air flights difficult and painful. We had run a women’s lodge in New Zealand, and I had lots of contacts of women … [Read more...]
Multi Centre Holiday – Another Way To Travel on your Own
My parents started traveling in their 60s. They booked their first night in Athens and from then on found their way via trains and accommodation across Europe. I envy them. To feel 'safe' I need to get a bit more planning under belt, but no way do I want to find myself on a busload of people all going to the same place. A new option I have just come across from UK based eShores is a multi centre holiday. You choose from their range of … [Read more...]
Do you travel solo or with a companion? Some pros and cons
Lisa Nelson from Canadian Woman Traveller writes Well, here it is – the depths of winter in Canada. It’s been a tough January in northern America and warm climates are on your mind. You have the time. You have the money. So now, the travel dilemma …go solo or find a friend to go with? If you travel solo: you can decide where you want to go with no ties to someone else you need only consider your own financial means you don’t need to worry … [Read more...]
Why every Women should Travel Alone
Maia Williamson lives in Montreal, Canada, her greatest passion in life is travel. "I mean, aaaall things travel. I guess you could say it’s what makes me tick." She writes as she travels at Travel Means here is an excerpt.... I’m not always adventurous. I tried my first yoga class about three weeks ago. I’m afraid to eat ham because it reminds me of a dog’s tongue, and if it were up to me, I would still own a VCR. But there are some things … [Read more...]
Travelling as a Single Woman in Dubai
Guest blog By Megan Claire - her Blog is Mapping Megan While I now travel with my husband, I have spent the last 7 years travelling alone, and as a woman I am a huge advocate for travelling solo. I was never willing to forgo a trip just because friends didn’t want to come along, and the experiences I gained from travelling solo have done wonders for my confidence and really shaped who I am today. Not only does travelling alone completely push … [Read more...]
8 Tips on Travelling Alone in Germany
Guest post by Liv Luget - follow her travels on her Blog Traveling alone to a country, you ain’t had the chance of visiting before sounds thrilling and mystique yet if not careful enough it can end up in a disaster. When alone you have no responsibility whatsoever towards others coz simply there aren’t any, you are free to come up with a schedule and change it according to your mood not having anyone to accuse you of being selfish, you can go to … [Read more...]
Best Vacations For Single Women Travelers
Guest Blog by Shaska Although most travel packages are designed for couples or larger groups, it is a fact that there are a large number of single women who also like to travel. Travel for single women is usually an expensive and not so pleasant experience because of the fact that they have to book double rooms during their stay, not to mention the odd feeling and facing many unpleasant situations. Single women have to find their own resources … [Read more...]
Would you Cruise on your own?
Guest post by Danielle Mcann Free Spirited Cruise? You can talk the talk about being an independent, free spirited woman, but until you’ve overcome the fear that’s instilled in women regarding the perils of solo travel, it’s little more than talk. That’s right. If you want claim your rightful place in the line up of strong, fearless, accomplished women, you’d better get some independent travel under you belt, quick smart. My own experiences of … [Read more...]
Top Five Reasons for Women to Travel Solo
Janice Waugh is publisher of Solo Traveler, the blog for those who travel alone. She has been quoted in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, Toronto Star and many other media outlets. Her blog offers solo travel stories, tips, safety advice and destination ideas as well as a couple of free ebooks including 'Glad You're Not Here: a solo traveler's manifesto' This article was published in The Travel Word - click here to read it … [Read more...]
Women and India – so many choices
I have just added a whole lot more tours for women to India onto the Women Travel the World Tour Calendar. There is so much choice from some wonderful companies, you can do a tour, and add some extra stays to explore by yourself once you have gained some confidence. As a woman travelling on my own, I find this a great way to travel. Join a small tour where I can get the feel of a country and then branch out confidently to explore on my own. … [Read more...]
