So it’s the week before your solo trip. You’re lying awake at 2am, mind spiralling, wondering if you should just cancel the whole thing. And yes, this is completely normal! I still feel this way before every single one of my solo trips, even 5+ years and 24 countries in. It doesn’t mean you’ve made…
So, let me guess, you keep waiting to feel magically ready to solo travel. But somehow, that feeling never quite shows up. Here’s what I want you to know, from my 5+ years experience travelling solo to 24 countries, with my anxiety and social anxiety along for the ride: Waiting to feel ready is a…
You’ve dreamed about this solo trip for months. And pictured it at least 100 times in your head. So why, now that you’re actually here, do you feel weirdly flat? Or teary? Or find yourself wanting nothing more than the comfort of your own bed? Short answer: that’s completely normal. Even when the trip is…
So you’ve probably typed some version of this into Google at 2am, right? (Because same!) Not “is solo travel safe”, but the real question underneath it: Am I actually the kind of person who can do this – anxiety and all? Short answer: yes, you absolutely are. Even if you don’t believe that right now….
Most “best solo travel destinations” lists focus on what’s exciting or Instagram-worthy. But when you already feel anxious about travelling alone, “easy” means something different: a place you can actually relax into, not just somewhere pretty or trending. I mean, you’re already stepping out of your comfort zone by taking the trip solo, right? So,…
So it’s midnight, and you’re deep in a Google rabbit hole after yet another solo travel horror story video showed up on your feed. You know the ones! The true-crime-esque TikToks that I know I really shouldn’t watch, but somehow always do. Then, right on cue, my anxiety jumps up and down, going: “See? Look?…
Most “how to plan your first solo trip” posts are basically a packing list with extra steps. Book flights. Book hotels. Buy insurance. Pack a personal safety alarm… Sure, it’s all useful stuff to know – and a part of the process. But none of it touches the actual thing keeping you stuck, which is…
If you’re waiting to feel totally confident before you book your first solo trip, I need to (gently) stop you right there. Because that confidence you’re putting your dream on hold for isn’t going to show up first. (Or, at least, it never did for me.) Instead, I’ve learnt the hard way that confidence to…
You’re scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram, looking at all the beautiful places you’d love to visit. But then the fear hits: “Solo travel isn’t for me. Even the idea of it literally terrifies me.” So you close the apps and file that dream trip away under that endless “maybe someday” list I know we all…
Is Montenegro on your bucket list, but the thought of driving those famous mountain roads with terrifyingly tight hairpin bends puts you off? Honestly, same! Before my trip, I kept seeing videos of Montenegro’s serpentine mountain roads winding dramatically above the Bay of Kotor and immediately knew: There was absolutely NO WAY I wanted to…
Dreaming of exploring every beautiful corner of Montenegro, but dreading the thought of driving in a country famous for its Serpentine Road with 16 tight hairpin bends? Same here – and this 7-day Montenegro itinerary was made for you (no car needed!) During my first trip to Montenegro as a solo female traveller, I decided…
I’m writing this on May 19th 2026, exactly one year to the date that I started this travel blog. And wow, what a journey it’s been! I still remember the nerves, excitement and anticipation as I hit “purchase” on my domain and hosting. Getting ready to fulfil the dream that has been waiting patiently on…
Are you planning to visit Glencoe and trying to figure out how to see the highlights of Scotland’s most iconic road trip in just one day? The Glencoe Valley may look like a simple, straight stretch of the A82 (and it is!), but once you start planning, you quickly realise how easy it is to…
Are you dreaming of visiting the Scottish Highlands but feeling totally overwhelmed trying to plan the perfect route? Because honestly… same! Last summer, I finally ticked off a huge bucket list dream and spent 7 days road tripping through the beautiful, rugged Highlands. But I’ve gotta be honest, planning the itinerary was a nightmare! I…
Are you planning your trip to the Scottish Highlands and trying to figure out the prettiest places to visit in this mystical, rugged part of the UK? Scotland is well-known for its most famous highlights, like Glencoe or Loch Ness. But there are so many other beautiful places to visit in the Scottish Highlands that…
I help anxious and introverted women plan their first (or next) solo trip – without the overwhelm.