Why travel is important

2020 saw a 74% decline in international travel and was declared “The worst year in tourism history” by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). But why should we care and why is travel so important?  Traveling is important for many economies and remains the main source of income for large parts of the population in many …

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Barcelona & Costa Brava travel tips

Traveling to Barcelona as a solo female traveler? Are you looking to also explore the Costa Brava region?  In this article written by a native Catalan, I will tell you everything you need to know when visiting Barcelona and Costa Brava solo, from travel tips to local customs, from tipping to music, so that you …

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Best travel apps for solo travelers

Technology can be a great asset when traveling and this is proven by the fact that travel apps are the most downloaded every year.  There are apps to help you prevent jet lag, book fun tours, plan your itinerary, navigate airports, find the safest walkable route, call emergency services or connect to a VPN for …

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Myths about traveling abroad solo and as a woman

We have all heard myths about traveling at some point or another. This can range from the stereotypical danger warning such as “everyone in [Place X] is a drug dealer” to sweeping statements such as “People in [Place Z] are all poor / racist / illiterate / rude”, to the hilarious “I heard people in …

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Hotel safety tips for travelers

Choosing the right accommodation plays an important role in planning a trip. Women typically look for an option that is within their budget, has a convenient location, adequate amenities and makes them feel safe.  According to a Hospitality portal, travelers’ behavior are evolving and predict they “will pay more attention to the different security procedures …

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Best Travel Insurance For Solo Female Travelers

You should never, ever, leave the house without travel insurance. If anything happened to you, you could easily end up bankrupt or not get the help you need. It’s simply not worth it, and this is one of the most important parts of travel planning.

To help you find good value travel insurance, we’ve compared the top 6 companies, as recommended by our community. These are the most popular and reputable travel insurance websites that travelers around the world use.

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Solo Female Travel Safety Tips

Our solo female travel trends survey revealed that 73% of solo female travelers worry about their safety. Even those who are very experienced solo travelers and have taken more than 10 trips on their own, still worry almost as much. Traveling solo poses a lot of uncertainties and challenges and, for women, those unknowns are …

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Afghanistan’s first female guide joins Solo Female Travelers

February 8th, 2022 – For immediate release Solo Female Travelers expands its content and community management team to include Afghanistan’s first female guide as interest in women-only group travel grows by 50%.  International travel is slowly but steadily returning to pre-pandemic levels since the summer of 2021. This recovery is most visible in group travel, where …

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