The solo female travel websites you should know about

Got a serious case of the travel bug? Or perhaps you’re going it alone for the first time? Either way, gathering all the tips and tricks you need both before the journey and along the way is a crucial part of any globetrotting adventure. If you’re traveling alone as a female, what better place to kickstart your research than one of these solo female travel websites? Follow in the footsteps of the female travel bloggers who have climbed through the Cloud Forests of Costa Rica, savored the sweet treats of Spain, and marveled at the Mayan ruins in Mexico, so you come prepared with everything you need to know about traveling alone and avoid any of the mishaps they encountered along the way. 

Adventurous Kate

Adventurous by name, but safe by nature; Kate offers advice and guidance for solo female travelers wanting to explore the world. As an expert in solo female travels, Kate shares her stories to show fellow travelers how to make their trips easy, safe, and adventurous every step of the way. She’s pretty well versed as a travel blogger - Kate’s journey began way back in 2010, and since then she’s traveled to 83 countries and all seven continents! Browse her destination guides, re-up on practical travel advice, and gather a useful collection of travel resources to turn your trip into one you remember for all the right reasons! Don’t miss out on her guide to house sitting as a woman and find out more about where your love of pets and travel could take you!

Young Adventuress

Calling herself an “ordinary girl on an extraordinary journey”, Liz Carlson has been on the road since 2010 and has never looked back (apart from a short stint at her parent’s house in Washington D.C.). The queen of “misadventures” and self-professed bird enthusiast shares her travel stories from Australia to the Middle East and gives solo female travelers in need of a confidence boost a realistic yet entertaining perspective on the joys of going it alone. 

The Solo Female Traveler Network 

Join this community of solo female travelers to share safety tips and gain insightful travel advice from other members. Sign up for courses, workshops, and events, or get off the beaten track on a small group “Meetup tour”, taking you anywhere from the ancient tombs of Egypt to the depths of Tortuga Bay. Whatever you decide to do, the Solo Female Traveler Network offers you the chance to turn meaningful connections with like-minded people into lifelong friendships.

Alex in Wanderland 

Head to Alex’s blog for some serious wanderlust vibes and detailed destination guides, filled with recommended activities, local history, illustrated maps, info on places to stay, eat, go out, shop, and loads more. From festivals to cruising, yoga to motorbiking, packing to budgeting, and everything in between, this solo travel blog is packed with resources to help solo females navigate the road ahead. Not only this, but Alex also organizes women’s retreats and themed experiences to help solo female travelers get a little closer to the action while still enjoying the comfort of “safety in numbers”. 

The Blonde Abroad 

This award-winning solo female travel blog features everything from handy destination guides to photography tips, and there’s a list for absolutely everything (trips to take in your 30s, the safest destinations for solo female travelers, and the best foodie spots in LA, just to name a few). Having visited over 70 countries, Kiersten, aka Kiki, spends her time empowering other solo female travelers to do the same. Head to her blog to find destination-based tips and ideas for trips of any kind, or simply settle in for some bedtime reading about Kiki’s biggest adrenaline rush and sailing the Saronic Islands in Greece. Chances are, if you’re planning a trip, Kiki’s got something to say about it, so navigate the world with a spring in your step with a little help from her blog.  

Solo Female Travelers Club

Along with an online community of over 300,000 women, the sole purpose of founders Mar and Meg is to empower women through travel. The pair have a passion for solo travel, and use their platform to provide advice for women traveling alone through articles, talks, sessions, and webinars. They also have a comprehensive Solo Female Travel Safety Index which combines information from official data sources along with first-hand experiences from their members to provide travelers with a well-rounded understanding of safety and security at each given destination. In addition to these resources, their women-only tours are designed with solo travelers in mind, giving their members the chance to explore exciting destinations while forging lifelong connections with the women they’re traveling with.

So there you have it, the best travel blogs for solo females. These platforms serve as more than just travel guides, the growth of female travel blogs like these has transformed the way women travel, and the exchange of knowledge from one solo female traveler to another has fostered a sense of empowerment, camaraderie, and safety amongst the community. If you want to find out more about traveling alone as a female, head to the travel section of our blog for tips on finding the right accommodation, packing for a solo trip, and forming connections with local communities.