Travel on Your Terms, In Your Own Time
If you’re a woman like me who is sick of waiting for others to explore and see the world, then solo travelling is for you. When you’re solo travelling, you don’t need to wait for the “right time,” the perfect travel buddy, or someone else’s schedule. The only permission you need is your own.
If you’ve ever solo-travelled as a woman, you will know that it does take some guts, but it’s probably one of the most empowering and powerful things you can do.
From my own experience, I know that travelling for Female Solo travellers does look a little different than it does for men. It means being more aware. It means trusting your instincts. It means balancing courage with caution. So slow travelling can be a great alternative to more traditional travelling.
Slow Travelling as a Female Solo Traveller
There’s something incredibly powerful about buying a one-way ticket and landing in a new place, completely on your own. I’ve been to a few different countries, and I have always moved there on my own. It’s exciting and terrifying at the same time. Slow travelling is not about conquering a checklist – it’s about immersing yourself in a different culture and taking it all in.
For women travelling solo, slow travel offers a softer, more intuitive way to see the world. It allows you to stay in one place, build a support network, and still explore a new culture. It can feel safer than constantly moving around and always having to find new people.
My First Solo Slow Travel Experience
There’s something incredibly powerful about buying a one-way ticket and landing in a new place, completely on your own. It’s not about conquering a checklist – it’s about immersing yourself in a different culture and taking it all in.
For women traveling solo, slow travel offers a softer, more intuitive way to see the world. It allows you to stay in one place, build a support network, and still explore a new culture. It can feel safer than constantly moving around and always having to find new people.
My very first time travelling solo as a female, I went to the United States. After a month-long road trip with a friend, we parted ways, and I was about to start my exchange semester in a small college town. It was a scary experience. I initially ended up being stranded in another city. I didn’t know anyone when I arrived in my new home, and everything seemed overwhelming. But during the months I stayed there, I met the most incredible people, had so many breathtaking experiences, and learned a lot about myself.
I definitely recommend slow travelling for your first solo travelling experience as a female. Whether that’s doing a small city trip and staying in the same place, or attending a language school for a few weeks somewhere, it can be a wonderful opportunity to make friends and connect with other like-minded people, which definitely helps with how overwhelming it can feel.
Slow Travel Options for Female Solo Travellers
As a female solo traveller, there are many different options to solo travel. Here is some inspiration:
Stay Local, Stay Longer
- Rent an Airbnb or a homestay for a few weeks in one neighbourhood, take the time to discover the area and explore the culture.
- Volunteer through platforms like Workaway or WWOOF for accommodation, and make a positive impact while saving money.
- Choose a cozy hostel or guesthouse with a communal vibe that gives you the option to connect to others but still have your own personal space.
Learn Something New
- Enroll in a short-term language or cooking course
- Take weekly creative classes like dance, art, or photography
- Attend local workshops or cultural events
Connect Through Nature
- Hike a long-distance trail like the Camino de Santiago
- Stay in a rural eco-lodge or nature retreat
- Volunteer in a national park or conservation area
Focus on Wellness
- Join a yoga or meditation retreat
- Travel slowly through peaceful towns or seaside villages
- Take a break from tech and reflect with a creative project