Travel automatically seems like the perfect activity for extroverts as you need to explore, often with people around at all times, and visiting crowded areas. As an introvert, it’s easy to find yourself worrying about not enjoying that process, which could then make you feel travel might not be for you. As a fellow introvert that loves solo travel, I’m sharing 6 tips that I’ve found helpful travelling solo as an…
As black travellers, there are always things to consider when travelling solo. But when travelling solo as a black woman, in addition to safety, we want destinations that are black woman friendly, where we will feel welcome and comfortable. It’s a question I’m frequently asked as a solo traveller myself, “Where’s a good place to visit solo?” To help you decide where to go, I’ve enlisted the help of some amazing…
My first solo trip was in 2018 to Thessaloniki. To say I was nervous would be an understatement! I had no idea what to expect but I went anyway, knowing it was time to take the plunge. Since then I have done three more solo trips and I feel like I’ve gotten into a nice groove with it! So now I feel it’s a good time to share some of my top…
Tired of waiting on friends to be ready to travel? Tired of missing out on great flight deals because you’re nervous about solo travel? Whatever the reason is that you’re considering taking a solo trip, YAY YOU! Solo travel can be very daunting, especially the first time. It’s helpful to be prepared, mentally and otherwise for this new adventure. Here are 9 practical steps (that I used) to help you with…
Travelling solo as a black woman is still a topic that raises eyebrows. Is it safe? Lonely? What about racism? All question I asked before I took my first solo trip and they often stemmed from misconceptions I had. For black women, the fear of sticking out, being fetishised or being racially abused makes travelling solo a very daunting thought. Growing up, we’re taught that the world is dangerous, especially for…
Welcome to final post in the 3 day popping my solo cherry series in Thessaloniki! I hope you’ve enjoyed the first two days as much as I’ve enjoyed writing them and if you’ve missed them please go catch up here: Day One and Day Two! Day THREE: I decided I wanted to go to the beach before I even came, by hook or by crook; my feet were going to touch…