Solo Journey for Women: Vacation Tips Only

From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I had the good fortune to travel alone in the last decade.

Over the years, I have found that mixing tours of independent travel helps me get the most out of my travels.

Meeting people is high on my priority list, as I feel safe when traveling. Here are some tips to do both.

In the southern state of Kerala, India, I stayed Soul and surfGuest House in Varkala, which specializes in yoga and surfing lessons. While I was on the site of the resort of grass griffin, I sailed in bikini among the mainly Western tourists. But in the center of the small town I wore long dresses or pants and made sure to cover my legs and shoulders.

The locals dress modestly and it was important for me to respect this: I also felt that there would be less likely to attract unwanted attention.

Kerala has a reputation for Being more relaxed than other parts of India But I still hid. Following local customs is a good way to fit into any destination.

When I travel from myself, I strive for a mix of organized tours and solo studies. To VietnamI joined the sightseeing tour of the Mekong Delta, a network of rivers and islands at the southern end of the country.

While the tour was undoubtedly tourist, I was given the opportunity to talk to others and hear their stories. We had dinners for ourselves and I enjoyed swimming in the hotel pool and ate street food for dinner.

After the tour, I liked to do my thing on Phu Quoc, an island in Thailand Bay. I honest to wake up solo and be able to choose exactly what I want to do every day.

I mixed tours with my own trip to my trip to Kerala. After a few days, I joined the beach an organized march of the western gates of the hill town of Munar, touring the tea plantations, cardamom fields and tropical forests, where we had to get off the crossed path so as not to disturb the wild elephants in the area.

Retreat at Villa de ZoysaA family mansion in southern Sri Lanka, started my love for yoga and helped me find a community when I travel alone. For those who are not fans, language and dance hours can also work.

While sitting a cat in MallorcaI joined the hours in BinnyGuided by Yoga instructor Christina Morags. She invited me to join a retreat in the nearby mountain range of Sera de Tramoon, which passes through the center of the island.

In Goa, I approached tourists walking around the beach, wearing yoga mats. I was invited to join the class, and we became friends of the vacation, went on a boat trip to neighboring beaches and spent the evening in a silent disco together.

On a self -traveling trip to New Orleans to see Beyonce Perform during her Renaissance tour in 2023, I There was a brunch in Will Jean in the central business area of ​​the city. I was sitting at the bar, enjoying a toast of avocado and a Paloma cocktail while talking to a private Jet Company operator and CEO of LVMH, who were both in the city for business.

At BearcatAlso in CBD, there is a large menu with a classic classic, along with special special crabs and lobsters, and I found that I was sitting in the bar, a good way to take in the atmosphere of the buzz.

Tour hiking tours are also a great way to look at a city without your nose in your phone. I made a walking tour of Ho Chi Minh with Guruwalkwhich works to pay what you can.

Hotels that offer activities can make an easy self -trip. Red Mountain Resort At Utah, he offers packages that include group hiking, classes such as Pilates, basic fitness and meditation. As I found there, these activities make it easier to meet with other travelers.

Meanwhile the British holiday company Neilson Includes activities such as cycling, tennis classes, boarding and sailing on his vacations, and his social dining table can be a friendly place for solo travelers. Traveling during school conditions increases your chances of meeting others who rest alone – And is also more cheaperS

Some activities also attract solo travelers. In Indonesia, I stayed at Bali silent retreatWhere most guests traveled solo. I don’t talk for a few days, I felt released. However, if the silence is too much, retreat It offers short trips to the nearby hot spring where speaking is allowed.

If you are a US citizen, you can register trips abroad with the government Intelligent Travelers Recording Program So you can connect if there is an emergency. There is no such system in the United Kingdom, but the government publishes List of English -language doctors around the worldS

I book most of my transfers, rooms and laps forward, though I try to leave some flexibility so I can be spontaneous.

When I’m out and out, I carry a cross -body bag and avoid holding values ​​in my pockets. I always pack a reserve credit card and extra money that I leave in the hotel safe. When I was traveling by train or rickshaw in India, I wore a money belt under my pants. The locals advised me not to go alone late at night in New Orleans, and I made sure to book and wait for taxis indoors, not on the street.

When I told friends that I was traveling alone to India, some said they were concerned about my safety. But I found that when people approach me, they usually just want to practice their English.

In the meantime, in Bali, traveling around the island is simply through the GOJEK and GRAB applications.

As for the accommodation, I avoid rooms on the ground floor. I also use all the locks on the door, So someone with a key cannot enter the room while I sleep.

And, I seek advice from local people, as well as from other tourists, in areas to avoid or tour operators they recommend.

Finally, my best advice: Trust your intuition. If a person, situation or place feels dangerous, leave or seek help.