A recent survey conducted reveals that 65 per cent of Australian women are interested in or planning to travel solo.
Among them, 54% of women aged 25–34 travel solo regularly, followed by 14 per cent of women aged 35–44. Female solo travel is increasing, with courageous and adventurous women making up 84% of solo travellers.
Why is solo travel so important to your purpose & growth?
You realise that people are similar the world over and driven to connect & share with others, feeling a sense of unity & compassion
You see things you could previously only imagine and this expands your mind to many new posibilities
The freedom that comes from travel allows a space for self care and allows a life reset
You discover and develop skills & talents you were unaware through pushing yourself out of your comfort zone
You step out of the mundane and into the place where you can allow your dreams to be cultivated
You uncover new knowledge creating a curiosity catalyst which propels you towards a more expansive mindset
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There are so many options for us women looking at travelling solo and here are a few ideas to get you inspired!
6 of the safest destinations for solo female travellers
Japan
Tips for travelling safely whilst having the time of your life!
Choose a destination that really sparks you interest and know why and be clear on what appeals about that specific location. You don’t need to have a definitive agenda but you need to know what you want to get from the trip, how and what you want to immerse yourself in. It’s fine to listen to advice but also trust your gut but book a trip that resonates with you.
Decide whether you are happy independently travelling alone or whether you would enjoy it more if you were to meet other solo women travellers and travel with them. There are many options mentioned above where you can set yourself up to join others and have the colaboration and security of groups and programs. Decide if this is a driving force for you or not.
Set yourself up well for the day you arrive. Know how you will get from the airport to your accomodation, know where you will stay for the first night and you will give yourself the best chance of being able to aclimatise to your new surroundings without any stress. A rough understanding of the surrounding area on the first day will enable you to get your bearings and set you off on a good footing.
Get a good feel for the locality in the first couple of days. Try and find out how the locals live, where they eat, what they enjoy, where they go and recommend. Many places are geared towards tourists but this is not always the authentic heart of a place. For the most immersive experience, speak to the locals, research rated eateries, discover hidden gems and you are guarenteed to really understand the cultures and traditions.
If you are travelling to several locations during your trip, have a good understanding of how you are going to make your way to the next destination. Some travel networks can be very confusing and especially if there is a language barrier, so be clear on how you will make these transfer and have a contingency if these plans go aray. I was once on a train to Venice and apparently an Italian announcement advised of it’s change of destination to Verona - unbeknown to me and my limited understanding of the Italian language!
