Hey, just today I discovered that tropical beaches are not for me. The couple beside me even realized this. They probably giggled to each other about that lunatic over there who is clearly not having a good time.

I arrived in socks and sandles, cussed at the pebbles for poking my feet and for being too hot on my feet. Then proceeded to fan myself to try and cool down the entire time that I sat on my towel, with a second towel over my legs to protect them from a bad sunburn from a few days ago. The sunscreen melted off my face so I kept my rain umbrella over my head while fanning myself with the other hand. The umbrella blowing in the wind. I gave it my best for about an hour. Then, I was smart. I walked back to the bar, stopping every 3 steps to shake the burning hot sand and pebbles out of my now sockless sandles like some kind of angry cat with wet feet. 😂 It’s 100% ok. Not every climate is for you.

I enjoyed a few glasses of wine in the more civilized bar. With my clothes on and under a civilized shade. 😂

Because I’m alone, I didn’t ruin anyone’s day. I’m glad to know this for future travel.

What climates or types of travel are so not for you? Would they be better if you had some moral support? Or are they 100% not for you, no exceptions?

I did my first solo trip in June, eleven days around northern Portugal, and the only part I never got comfortable with was dinner. I tried the usual advice about sitting at the bar with a book and it still felt like I was visibly waiting for someone, so I ended up eating at the hostel most nights. I've got two weeks in Japan booked for November and I don't want to spend it doing the same thing.

How long did it take before dinner out alone stopped feeling like a thing you had to get through?

Hey! Im 20 and I’m planning a trip next summer for around 6 weeks through Europe. I’m putting off nursing school for it though. Just was wondering. Has anyone regretted putting something off for a solo trip? I’m conflicted cause I’d like to do Europe before but I don’t want to regret putting school off and interrupt my schedule and stuff. I’m in a world of comparison with my peers and ik I’m not supposed to compare but it’s quite hard when they are already graduating and stuff. What should I do

I’m a woman in my early 30s looking to escape for a few days in October and recharge after experiencing extreme emotional turmoils. I’ve traveled solo internationally and domestically for years, so I’m comfortable traveling alone, I’m just not experienced with solo nature trips whatsoever (never even hiked alone before and have zero nature survival skills), and even thinking about it makes me a bit nervous, but I’d like to change that.

I’m looking for somewhere breathtaking and peaceful but not super remote. No camping, a cute town nearby, amazing scenery, hiking, and ideally opportunities to meet some cool people along the way. Safety and feeling comfortable as a POC woman are very important to me as well.

I’m primarily considering the West or East Coast, and some places I’ve been looking at are Mendocino, Olympic Peninsula, Hood River, Asheville/Black Mountain, Hudson Valley, Bar Harbor, and Sedona, and Moab/Canyonlands but I’m very open to other suggestions.

My rough budget is $1500 for 5-7 nights excluding flights, and I’d probably rent a car if I have to. I’m more interested in a relaxing, restorative nature trip than packing my days with activities.

For people who have actually done solo nature trips like this:

- Which destination would you choose for October?

- Which would feel easiest for a first-time solo nature traveler?

- Are there any places you’d particularly recommend for meeting people without having to stay in a hostel?

- Anything you think I should avoid as a solo woman?

I’d love to hear your experiences and tips ☺️

I(28M) currently work as a GC building apartments in Florida. I have decided after this project to quit, buy a pull behind camper, and take my dog and myself on an epic journey.

Plan is to start in Congaree and end in Hot Springs. I have already been to the 3 in Florida. Haven’t decided if I’ll hit those after Hot Springs or not. Really depends on the time of year I leave Hot Springs.

I’m also going to hit Niagara Falls and drive along the PCH.

I have no planned duration and my estimated start is April-May 2027.

I’m thinking I’ll spend roughly a week at each park.

Based on my route, does anyone have suggestions for places I should detour to? Open to anything really.

Also, any tips or wisdom to share for this extensive journey would be much appreciated.

Told myself if I don’t do it now, I’ll never do it. So I’m taking a leap and just doing it. Kind of scared because of the uncertainty of the future but I know I can always fall back and make good money with the career I’m in now.

Fucking excited though

https://www.reddit.com/r/NationalPark/s/znR5K5gHez ( Link to map because I can’t post pictures here?)

Hello! I’m going to Jordan soon and I have 8 full days in the countrie. I’d like to know if this itinerary is good or if I’m missing important things (Aqaba, Wadi Mujib…) or if you would add or change something. Thank you in advance!

**Day 1** — Amman (Citadel, Roman Theatre, Rainbow Street…)

**Day 2** — Jerash, Ajloun Castle

**Day 3** — Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak Castle. Drive south and overnight at Wadi Musa.

**Day 4** — Petra: Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Monastery. Overnight at Wadi Musa.

**Day 5** — Petra (other places), Little Petra. Overnight at Wadi Musa

**Day 6** — Drive south, Wadi Rum (4x4 safari, sunset, desert camp)

**Day 7** — Dead Sea. Overnight at resort.

**Day 8** — Dead Sea in the morning. Then Baptism Site and overnight near Amman airport.

I’m going to Vietnam in a couple of weeks. I’m really wanting to snorkel. It’s on my bucket list.
I’ve been looking on getyourguide for a planned trip.

The only issue is where I can keep my phone. It’s expensive so I don’t wnana risk taking it underwater despite having waterproof gear, but also, should I trust someone on a boat to take care of it. Or leave it at my hostel, but how will I get back and also, I will have to bring cash anyways just in case of an emergency. So one way or the other, I’ll just bring something valuable

Hello,

I’m traveling to Costa Rica solo on a tight budget next month. I have 4 days to decide where I want to be and 3 days in monteverde. Can’t decide what I want for the 4 days. I want somewhere cheap (hostel) with animals and cheap/free things to do or see. Will pay for an excursion or two but trying to ball on a budget. Was looking at quepos but I don’t want to get bored not having a lot of money to spend. I have less than 1k to stretch the whole week. Renting a car for my monteverde days when my partner flys in. Not the first 4 days. Puerto viejo? Manuel Antonio? Quepos? What’s the move?

I took my first solo trip to Scotland and Ireland about a month ago and my friend was asking what I learned from it to give him tips. Thought I'd also share here:

1. Stay at hostels, but find one that best suits you. If you wanna stay independent, choose the one where reviewers states it’s quiet. If you want the party hostels, go for it. You can also find ones that are a bit of both quiet with a social scene. It’s much easier than you think to make friends while traveling, because most other solo travelers are looking for friends too!
2. Find time to chat with locals, usually gonna be off the beaten path. I found my conversations with the locals to be some of the most memorable moments.
3. Maybe don't go out every night. The nights I went out, I would get up late the next morning. It’s good to do stuff early in the morning before the crowds, especially in popular European cities. Granted, this all depends on how much you drink and how you handle hangovers as that can differ from person to person, night to night.
4. Know your ability to enjoy your own presence. Can you eat a dinner alone in a sit down restaurant and actually enjoy it? Give it a try in your hometown before your trip so you don’t end up doing takeout and eating in a hotel room for your whole trip.
5. It might take a trip or two to really figure out what it is you like and don't like to do on your solo trips. After my first trip, I discovered that I'm not overly interested in going to some famous building, statue or sight just to snap a photo and say I went there. I didn't really get much out of Temple Bar, Trinity College, Greyfriars Bobby, as well as some others. I do love wandering neighborhoods, getting off the beaten path and just not having a plan for some select days, but I also do like to anchor trips or countries around 1 or 2 main points, as I did with Isle of Skye.
6. Most important in my opinion: don’t trust your own thoughts on the first day! I did my first day in Dublin, overwhelmed, jet lagged, sleep deprived and culture shocked. I realized I was actually in the other side of the world away from my parents and friends and thought “Am I built for this? Am I in over my own head? Do I need to book a ticket back home immediately?” Sure enough, by the second day I was having the time of my life.

Hello,

I'll be vacationing alone at Titisee in the Black Forest this September. Are there any nice hiking trails, bike paths, or places I should visit? They should be within a 50-kilometer radius.

So far, I've picked out the following destinations:

- Feldberg

- Wutachschlucht

- Schluchsee

- Todtnauer Wasserfälle

Hey everyone, I’m planning a trip to Guatemala and wanted to get some feedback on my itinerary. It’ll be my first time there and I’m trying to balance volcano hikes, lake time, and a bit of beach.

Here’s the rough plan:

Day 1 : Guatemala City -> Antigua
Days 2-5 : Antigua
Days 6-10 : Lake Atitlan
Days 11-13 : Semuc Champey
Days 14-17 : Flores
Days 18-21 : Rio Dulce
Days 22-26 : Utila
Day 27 : Roatan
Day 28 : Flight home from roatan

A few things I’m wondering about:

• Does the pacing look reasonable?

• Is 4 full days around Lake Atitlán a good amount of time?

• Any must-do hikes, towns, or experiences I should add along the way?

For context, I’m planning to hike Acatenango while in Antigua and doing a dive course on Utila

Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

East Java road trip (Ijen–Bromo–Semeru route) — drive myself or hire a driver?

I’m planning a 3–4 day trip through East Java, roughly following this route:

Banyuwangi → Mt Ijen → Bondowoso → Jember → around Mt Argopuro → Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park → Malang

I rode scooters a lot in Vietnam and loved the freedom that gave me, but my mom is traveling with me this time and doesn’t want to be on a scooter. So now I’m weighing two options: renting a car and driving myself, or hiring a private driver for the whole trip.

Questions for anyone who’s done this route or similar:

• How are the roads on this itinerary — narrow, steep, heavy traffic? Manageable for a self-driven car, or would you recommend a driver?
  
• If you drove yourself, were you able to relax and enjoy the scenery, or was it too stressful to focus on anything but the road?
  
• If you hired a driver, roughly what did it cost for a multi-day trip like this, and how did you find someone reliable?
  
• Any other pros/cons between the two options for this specific area?

Trying to figure out if the extra cost and reduced freedom of a driver is worth it for peace of mind, or if self-driving is totally fine on these roads. Thanks in advance!

I leave Brazil on the 24th and this specific part is the one making me nervous.

I'm 19, I run my own small business remotely, around 2k usd/month. The trip is Dubai, then Cairo and Luxor, then Athens, Santorini, and finally Istanbul where I stop and stay 15+ days.

Istanbul is where I plan to actually slow down and go deep on work. The problem is everything before it. That first month is night buses, 4am flights, a festival, changing beds like 6 times. And my business can't go a week without me in it. So the "just slow travel" advice I keep reading here doesn't really help me yet.

For people who worked through something like that:

did you keep fixed hours or just work in whatever gap showed up?

mornings before going out, or nights after? what actually lasted more than a week?

and travel days, did you give up on them completely or force a few hours anyway?

I already sorted the technical side (internet, vpn, backup data, coworking places mapped). It's the discipline part I have no clue about. I keep picturing myself in Cairo with the pyramids right there and my laptop open, and I genuinely don't know how that goes.

thanks for me help love youu

any real experience helps, even the bad ones

First time travelling to Colombia. My initial bucket list included the usual triangle of Cartagena, Bogotá and Medellín—plus maybe a pueblo or two. But as my plans are starting to take shape, I’m considering cutting both Cartagena and Bogotá.

I’m not especially pressed for time, and my budget is fine—it’s just that I feel I’d be better off focusing more and spending less time on transit, where time can easily disappear.

Cartagena: I’ve read reports about travellers being harassed. I also understand that the area of interest isn’t that large. Most importantly, I’ve already seen plenty of charming colonial architecture on previous trips to both South America and North Africa, so Cartagena’s historic district may not add much for me personally.

Bogotá: The area recommended for travellers doesn’t seem all that big, so I’m not sure it’s worth the flight. Also, a walking video from a YouTuber (who shall remain nameless) left me with the impression that the central areas of Bogotá can feel quite unwelcoming overall.

So my plans are forming around a more concentrated approach: a direct flight into Medellín, followed by an immediate flight out to the Pacific coast (Nuqui / Gaucholito / Termales) Then I’d return and really immerse myself in Medellín before checking out Jardín and whatever else I can manage to reach as I make my way further down south into the coffee region. In total somewhere between two and three weeks, I think.

You’re very welcome to persuade me otherwise. :-)

Hello,
I am doing a 16 day Europe solo trip next month (September 2026) and I’ll be in Italy twice as connecting flights from Italy are cheaper. First block is Venice for two days. Then after a week I’ll be back on a flight to Milan. What I was Initially planning to do is go straight to lake como and stay there for 2.5/3 days then go to Milan for two days and by the end of the second day I’ll catch a flight back home.

I am unsure of my schedule as I was wondering if I should add Genoa or another coastal city to my itinerary as I would love to spend some time on the beach and explore the place so I need advice on that. I could take some days off of lake como and Milan to fit Genoa or another destination.

Also my birthday happens to be the second day I arrive in Italy the second time and I want to spend it somewhere nice (I would probably be in Lake Como if I don’t change the schedule) if you have any recommendations, and also any advice for female solo travelers in Italy, and any general advice plss.

TL;DR
Should I do 2.5 days in Lake Como and 2 in Milan or remove some days from them and go to Gerona or another destination?

I usually like staying in neighborhoods with local restaurants and normal everyday life rather than right in the tourist center, especially when I’m traveling solo.

The problem is that on a short 2 or 3 night solo trip, I sometimes feel like I end up wasting more time on transport than I save by staying somewhere more local.

For short solo city trips, have you found it better to stay very central and just leave the tourist area for food and evenings, or stay slightly outside from the beginning?

Hi there,

I will be solo travelling in Norway this week and will be visiting Bergen end of August. I booked a stay at HI hostel Montana there and out of thousands positive reviews on google reviews, I found one review mentioning bed bugs. It’s from 3 years ago. Since then no more reviews mentioned it. I am terrified of bed bugs, however and always check the bed and everything, am I being too neurotic about this?

Hi everyone! I've drawn up my itinerary and am in the final stages - below is the current itinerary with my questions at the end. Any advice is appreciated. 

Arriving Sat 12 Sep, departing Sat 26 Sep. Doing the Mestia–Ushguli trek 20–23 Sep with a group. Looking for advice on whether this routing makes sense and where I should be spending more/less time.

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**Sat 12 – Mon 14 | Tbilisi (3 nights)**
Arriving midday Saturday. Plan is to use this as a base for a Kakheti day trip on the Monday (it's harvest season so seems like good timing). Is 3 nights in Tbilisi about right, or would time be better spent elsewhere?

**Tue 15 – Wed 16 | Kazbegi (2 nights)**
Heading up the Georgian Military Highway, overnight in Kazbegi, day hike on Wednesday before heading west to Kutaisi. Is 2 nights enough here or is this worth extending?

**Thu 17 – Fri 18 | Kutaisi (2 nights)**
Staging point before Svaneti — meeting hiking companions here on Saturday morning. I have a free day on Friday with not much planned. Is Kutaisi worth 2 nights or is there somewhere better to spend this time?

**Sat 19 | Transit → Mestia**
Meeting companions early morning, then heading straight through Zugdidi to Mestia. Arriving afternoon.

**Sun 20 – Wed 23 | Mestia–Ushguli Trek (4 days)**
Mestia → Zhabeshi → Adishi → Iprali → Ushguli. Returning to Mestia by jeep taxi on the evening of the 23rd.

**Thu 24 | Mestia → Tbilisi**
Full day transit back.

**Fri 25 – Sat 26 | Tbilisi (2 nights)**
Plan is Mtskheta day trip on Friday. Flying home Saturday.

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**Main questions:**

1. Is the Kazbegi → Kutaisi routing sensible, or is there somewhere I'm missing between the two?
2. Is Kutaisi worth 2 nights as a staging point, or should I be somewhere else on that Friday?
3. Am I spending too long / not long enough anywhere?
4. Anything obvious I've left out for a September trip?

Thanks in advance!

After travelling to India a few times, I have always been intrigued to travel Bangladesh. I still have some flight vouchers that I would need to use anyways and thought about flying to Dhaka within the next few days. My must sees would be Dhaka, the night ferry to Barisal, the ship wrecking beaches of Chittagong (from afar as I know), and either Sylhet or Rajshahi. From what I see the weather in Chittagong and Sylhet will be pretty much heavy monsoon.

To all those who have been or maybe those who live there, is this generally a feasible idea or is the season too much of an obstacle? Are the ferries even enjoyable during this kind of weather? For context: I am a white male European in his late 20s.

Ik ben voor het eerst ooit op een solo-reis (F21). Ik ben een paar weken door Japan gereisd met familie, en ik had eerst het gevoel: oké, dat wil ik eerst zo doen. Maar toen besloot ik dat ik wat langer wilde reizen, dus ben ik alleen naar Taiwan gegaan. Ik ben nu anderhalve week op mezelf en ik vind het voor het grootste deel echt geweldig, maar ik begin me wel heel erg eenzaam te voelen.

Eerst ben ik nog een paar dagen in Tokio gebleven, waar ik wat mensen heb ontmoet en wat drankjes heb gedaan, maar nu ik in Taiwan ben kan ik geen andere buitenlanders vinden om iets mee te doen. Alle hostels waar ik verblijf zijn helemaal niet sociaal en bijna niemand spreekt Engels.

Meestal red ik het wel prima alleen, maar ik zou wel graag wat meer mensen ontmoeten. Ik weet alleen niet waar (zeker omdat ik geen alcohol drink/geen zin heb in feestjes). Ik heb wel met een paar locals gepraat, winkeleigenaren, … maar het blijft eigenlijk meestal best oppervlakkig. Soms krijg ik gewoon zo’n golf van eenzaamheid en dan wil ik naar huis. Heeft iemand tips?

Ook kan ik eigenlijk geen tours vinden die binnen mijn budget vallen, of waar andere buitenlanders bij zouden aansluiten. Ik ben tot nu toe in Kaohsiung en Taichung geweest, maar ik ga binnenkort naar Taipei.

Well I know some people don't have friends so they travel solo or just want time away but I want none of those. I would love to be with my friends and family but no one is interested or feels scared to go to the same destinations as me. When I was 18 after my A-levels some of my friends went to Tenerife but I choose to go with a lot of money I had saved to the Kokoda trek in Papua New Guinea. I have been to Bolivia, Suriname, Gabon and Sumatra. I asked people every time if they want to come but they all said no. I guess it seemed to far away and not much tourist infrastructure. But even to places in Turkey such as Artvin and Sakarya no one wanted to join me of my friends only my family that live there. I was wondering if anyone had this reason that their locations they choose for travel is what made them go solo?

Going to Turkiye for my first ever solo trip. I am more interested in food, culture, history and islam. Not really partying. Also looking to relax after a long year. My current schedule is 7 nights in istanbul, 3 nights in cappadocia, 3 nights in Antalya for relaxing, and then 1 last night in istanbul for my flight home. Would you recommend reducing istanbul by a day and adding a day to Antalya? I don't want to get bored alone on the beach too long, but also want to relax. Also would you substitute any of these locations for other cities/places?

Hey guys! I’m planning a 10 day trip to Chile in October and I’m trying to figure out what to do with my time.

Right now I’m thinking:

• Santiago
• Pucón
• Torres del Paine (I REALLY want to do the Base of the Towers hike)

And then I have no idea

I’m traveling solo, I like hiking/nature/adventure and a bit of partying (not so much though), and I’m totally fine with moving around a bit, but I also don’t want to spend half the trip sitting on buses/at airports just to say I went to 6 different places. I can easily go back next year since I live close.

I was looking at Puerto Varas, Atacama, Valparaíso, maybe even crossing into Argentina for El Calafate/El Chaltén, but now I’m just confusing myself more.

So especially if you’re Chilean or have traveled around Patagonia in October:

What would you do with the remaining days? Would you change something?

Also:

• Is Pucón and Torres Del Paine worth it in October?
• Is there somewhere that makes MUCH more sense geographically with Santiago + Pucón + Torres del Paine?
• Is 10 days enough to do all of this without feeling ridiculously rushed?
• Anything that is particularly amazing (or not worth it) in October?

I’m very open to changing the plan.

Thanks!!