This is probably the most daunting,and yet also the most rewarding thing you will ever do. Reap the benefits of tackling the world by yourself with these tips and adventures.
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Certain destinations are better suited to solo travel than others. From Tokyo to Berlin,where to go and what to eat,drink and do.
Six travel writers reveal their most memorable experiences from travelling alone.
Make the most of your solo adventure by following these tried-and-tested rules for the road.
The mere mention of this concept of single travellers paying more causes everything from sighs of exasperation to outpourings of rage.
Daunting,dangerous and slightly strange – solo travel was once thought of as only for the adventurous,the youthful and,often,the male. But no more.
The last time I backpacked was a two-week stint in Thailand in my late 20s. Can I still have fun in South-East Asia now I’m 50?
In my mid-30s I realised that,while I no longer financially needed hostels,I sorely missed the social aspect of them.
Friendly locals,like-minded fellow travellers and safety are three key factors in choosing where to travel by yourself.
If things go wrong,you can feel abandoned. And you can’t lighten the burden by sharing the funny side of it with someone close.
I'm a harried working mum,but I soon embraced the long-forgotten freedoms and delights of travelling solo.
Holidaying alone in a luxury overwater villa has its upsides.
Sweeping social change in Saudi Arabia sees the door open to independent female travellers.
Going it alone has never been more popular,as solo travellers explore the world in record numbers.
Cruising solo can be better,cheaper and smarter – here’s how to make the most of your solo cruise.