Solo Traveller

There's a lot to be discovered in your own backyard. Here’s why you should consider being a local tourist and explore your hometown every once in a while.

If you ever come to Cusco, Peru, don't make the same mistakes I made.

First-time solo travellers are always sceptical to explore a new destination alone, but once you reach Hong Kong, you’ll surely have a wonderful (and safe )holiday.

What better way to start planning for next year’s vacations than with these 12 amazing reasons to (finally) visit New Zealand in 2020.

In the ever-profitable travel industry, a dead week refers to the period following a peak season, where prices go downward. As a result, you can enjoy your much-needed getaway at a fraction of the cost.

The worst is always when I enter the cabin only to have my heart stop for a second because I see a tarantula chilling on the wall somewhere or on the clothes that I hung up.

Being a zero-waste traveller is possible and quite easy.

The ever-growing trend of people surrendering to the idea of “wanderlust” has gone wrong in the hands of the Facebook army.

This hostel is a backpacker’s paradise! Arcadia Backpackers is a wild and adventurous riverside waterpark hostel in the village of Snam Brampi. Perfect for a relaxing getaway with a twist.

Exploring the pancake trail last year was the trip of a lifetime for me, so I decided to relive the experience by backpacking through Europe. Here's how the experiences compare:

I think it’s official. I’m allergic to water. Me, who drinks water from the taps in India and doesn’t get diarrhoea. Now, my body swells up when I touch the water in Madidi. I wash my hands and they start to itch like mad. I'm ready to head for La Paz.

Whilst backpacking solo through Europe, I randomly chose to visit Slovenia. To be honest, I’d barely even researched Slovenia before visiting the country, but because of that, I was more than pleasantly surprised upon arriving.

Vietnam is on the up and up, fast becoming one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations. It’s a painfully beautiful country, full of hospitable people. If you’re a woman and decide to travel alone, Vietnam is also a great choice.

I booked a solo trip to Phuket, Thailand when I was 22. I remember dancing to MC Hammer and having a great time, but as the night wore on, there was a sudden point at which I lost all control.

When visiting Italy, exploring Venice becomes a must for so many reasons. If you’re short on time, or on a layover, just know that you can appreciate Venice even in just five hours!

Did you know that, instead of trains, the metro system in La Paz is cable cars? So cute. Naturally, I got lost. The people have been really helpful too in taking their time to explain what is where.

There are multiple ways you can effectively tag your travel and adventure pictures on Instagram to maximise its reach, and here are just a few of them to get you started.

Take a walk on the wild side. Or a hike. You can count on being rewarded with picture-perfect vistas and photo-ready wildlife as long as you’re exploring one of these picturesque national parks in Asia:

If you’re planning a trip to Marrakesh, Morocco, escape the madness of their souks and do more. I tried various activities, but hiking through the majestic Atlas Mountains was my firm favourite.

While we were still in Elqui Valley, unsure about what to do or where to go next, Rodrigo, mentioned he was going to drop by a beach somewhere on the way back to Santiago. So we (just barely) bundled ourselves into a small sedan and off we went.

I'm no stranger to solo travel and embarked on a solo trip to Kota Kinabalu. On my walk to the hostel, I was sexually assaulted. Here's how I overcame fear and shame.

Judging by how my days in the Elqui Valley started, I would never have guessed it would be ending on such a good note. I was here to catch the total solar eclipse. This was the best place to see it.

One of the challenges that come with travelling solo is taking great pictures at your favourite spots and capturing the best moments. The question is, how do you take epic pictures when travelling alone?

Travel blogs offer an in-depth and real look at the highs and lows of travel without actually having to go out there and experience it yourself. Here are some travel bloggers who are worth a follow!