Visiting Europe alone is practically a rite of passage for travel aficionados. As for me, there’s still nothing quite as romantic as boarding a train with a backpack strapped to my shoulders. Even Valentine’s Day doesn’t compare to an impeccably planned travel journey across the Atlantic Ocean (sorry). A solo trip to France or Italy […]
Tag Archives: Northern Europe
22
Jul
Jul
If you’re traveling alone to Europe and feel concerned about personal safety, I want to tell you not to worry in the slightest! Solo travel is safe if you take care of yourself, physically and mentally, with the same amount of effort you do at home. And I feel like I can speak as an […]
Europe, Solo Female Travel, Travel Tips
Solo Travel Helsinki: An Independent Visitor’s Guide to Finland’s Capital
09
Jul
Jul
As a city, Helsinki is wildly underrated, in my opinion. On my own solo travels in Europe, not too many backpackers I spoke to had Helsinki on their itineraries. However, I think Helsinki is worth visiting even as a solo traveler. Sure, you don’t get as many hostels as the neighboring Baltic countries, but Finland’s […]
Europe, Solo Female Travel, Travel Destinations, Travel Tips
How to Take a Lovely Solo Trip to Copenhagen (Updated 2021)
04
Jun
Jun
Updated: June 2021 How can I summarize my trip to Denmark’s capital city? Well … Solo travel to Copenhagen is safe, educational, fun, and expensive. It’s actually one of the safest European cities to travel alone. I know, I know. It’s a weird combination of adjectives to pick for promoting a solo trip – especially […]
Europe, Travel Destinations, Travel Itineraries, Travel Tips
One Day in Helsinki: Best Things to See & Do
08
Aug
Aug
Ahh, I remember spending one day in Helsinki like it was yesterday. On a chilly and humid August morning, I arrived in Helsinki after taking a two hour (zippy!) ferry ride from the Estonian capital Tallinn. And I was out of my mind tired. Why was I so dead? You guys, you guys, I was […]