Rachel’s Solo Travel Favorites

I travel alone most of the time. I’ll admit it. A few special places stand out again and again. I highly recommend these countries for solo travelers on their next epic vacation. As always, you can contact me if you have questions about your upcoming solo adventure!

Scotland

Scotland will always have a special place in my heart. My first ever solo trip was to Scotland. This country has spectacular natural beauty, is very safe, and a great literary destination for travelers who always have a book in hand!

Is Scotland Safe? — How to Have a Beautiful Adventure

Is Scotland safe? The obvious answer is “yes, Scotland is freakin’ awesome,” but still, I [...]

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27
Jul

Solo Travel to Scotland Guide: How to Have an Amazing Trip All Alone!

If you’ve landed on this post, my guess is that you’re planning an epic solo [...]

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18
Mar

Rachel’s Summer Scotland Packing List

Do you need a packing list for your upcoming journey to Scotland? Then you’ve come to [...]

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11
Jul

Travel Tips for Scotland: A Comprehensive Guide

Going to Scotland for the first time? You couldn’t have picked a better option for your [...]

13
Jun

Portugal

I always recommend Portugal to new solo travelers. Why? Portugal has the best hostels in the world. Hands down. Portugal is also affordable and beautiful. You won’t break the bank here!

Why Your First EVER Solo Trip Should Be to Beautiful Portugal (Updated 2021)

Updated on May 2021 I’m serious: your first solo trip should be Portugal. Last Easter, [...]

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09
May

6 Things to Know Before You Travel to Portugal

Updated: 2 December 2022 Yup, there are definitely some things to know before going to [...]

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02
Dec

2 Days in Lisbon: The Best Things to See & Do

When I booked a weekend visit in Lisbon, I didn’t know what to expect. It [...]

11
Jul

One Day in Porto: Best Things to See & Do

Are you visiting Portugal soon? You’ve made a super great choice. Congrats! Portugal is one [...]

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17
Jul

CANADA

With cosmopolitan cities and stunning national parks, Canada is the best neighborhood a gal could have! Solo travel in Canada is not only safe, but you can create an incredibly diverse itinerary.