If we were to have a duel of hotels versus hostels, which do you think would be the final winner? As the contenders enter the ring, ready to showcase their strengths, the question lingers, which will claim the title as the traveler’s ultimate choice?  The answer is simple: it depends on what matters most to you and what you are looking for in your accommodation.  To help you decide on the pros and cons of each option, we have laid out all the key decision factors and compared hostels with hotels in the summary table below.  FEATURE HOSTELS HOTELS WINNER COST Most afforda ..read more

Spending long hours in the air is challenging, but the difference between an enjoyable long flight and a painful one lies in how well prepared you are to survive the long hours, especially if flying Economy.  We have asked cabin crew, frequent flyers and our online community of over 350,000 solo female travelers how they spend time on long haul flights to put together this list of tips and things to do on long flights.  The goal is to navigate those extended hours with purpose and comfort and most of all to say goodbye to boredom and hello to a well-spent journey. Before you board t ..read more

Most of us spend our lives dreaming of the day we will retire and have more time to travel. This time has come.  Like Diana Nyad, who swam to the Florida Keys from Cuba at the age of 64, once said, “You’re never too old to follow your dreams” and our list of holiday ideas for singles over 60 will help you get there. What women over 60 want when they travel solo Solo female travelers across all age groups worry about safety, travel for empowerment and self-fulfillment and wish the travel industry did away with single supplements.  However, Boomer women are different from other age g ..read more

7 December 2023 – For Immediate Release Data from TripAdvisor was analysed to determine the ranking of the best European cities to visit if a love of food is your top priority   Paris, France is named the best city in Europe for foodies   Italy’s Florence and Rome follow in second and third place, respectively   New research has discovered the top 10 cities in Europe for foodies, with Paris taking the top spot.   Women-only tour company Solo Female Travelers Tours analysed data from TripAdvisor, including the number of restaurants offering local cuisine, Michelin-sta ..read more

29 November 2023 – For Immediate Release The fourth annual Solo Female Travel Trends Survey has launched, to continue giving women who travel on their own a voice in the travel industry. 10,000 industry professionals read the results every year to better understand what solo women want. Solo Female Travel is BOOMING, and women book over 80% of travel, and represent 54% of hospitality industry jobs.  But little comprehensive research is done on solo female travel trends, so travel companies offer what they think women want – not what women actually want. Solo Female Travelers, a ..read more

If you ever considered going to a bar alone and discarded the idea for fear about your safety or because you thought it was awkward, it is time to change your mindset.  Having a drink at a bar or pub alone is an opportunity to celebrate your independence and enjoy your own company. You are your own best friend, treat yourself with the same kindness and attention you would give to a loved one and use our handy tips in this article to make the most of it and become an expert. Own the place Going to a bar alone is the same as going to a concert alone, dining alone, going to the beach alone ..read more

Are you looking forward to Christmas or would you rather skip the holiday season? If you would rather avoid the entire celebration, get away to a country that does not celebrate Christmas or simply does not follow the traditions, you’re not alone. A UK study discovered that more than a quarter of the population found the holidays more challenging than the rest of the year.  The boring family gatherings, cooking and hosting responsibilities, arguments over meal choices and the repetitive inappropriate questions from relatives on your civil status and your love life all contribute to The H ..read more

More and more single women over 50 are traveling than ever before. This can be because they have recently become empty nesters, got divorced, separated or widowed, or because they overcame a major life event such as illness or the passing of a loved one. Also, a global study found that women over 50 are empowered and are seeking to have adventurous experiences and after working for so many years, you come to a point where you are only looking to relax and do something different. Faced with the reality that time is the only thing we can not get back, they finally prioritize their dreams over t ..read more

The idea of going to a concert alone may seem intimidating and unusual at first but it is good for you and increasingly popular. Music lovers are not waiting for others, just like travel lovers aren’t waiting for friends to book a trip and are instead traveling solo. We asked our community of solo female travelers if they had been to a concert alone and the unanimous reaction was “YES!” and their universal suggestion was to go ahead and have the best time. In this article you will find a list of tips for first time solo concert goers written from the vast experience of our community, includin ..read more

Solo Female Travelers is looking for a passionate female traveler who wants to join a remote, fast growing, female-powered and female focused travel business and online community. We are offering one lucky candidate a full time remote position as a Content Editor & Community Manager in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where she can learn the ropes of an online start up in the digital, content and travel world, while contributing to the growth of the business and making a difference in the travel industry. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has top-notch organizational skills, a pa ..read more