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Mostly Solo Travel

I created Mostly Solo Travel for solo (and would-be solo) female travelers. My goal is to inspire your trips, give you practical advice on how to plan, and to ease your fears so you can explore the world on your own.

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The Perfect 1-Day Bologna Itinerary

(if you love food) I spent just one full day in Bologna, but thanks to two amazing food tours, I got to eat my way through the entire city. And I got my steps in seeing the sites in the historic center because they were walking food tours! I'd suggest spreading this out over two days (unless you have a separate gelato stomach like I do!), but Bologna is definitely a city worth seeing on foot! Serengeti Safari Guide Don't let the overwhelm of planning a Serengeti safari stop you from going on...

I vote yes! Whether you're traveling solo or with friends and family, I fully believe that hiring a professional photographer to capture your memories is 100% worth the money! You get a lot of great photos with ease in a short time, making the rest of your trip hassle-free! Serengeti Safari Guide Don't let the overwhelm of planning a Serengeti safari stop you from going on this bucket list adventure! This 60+ page... Read more Get it now! This email may contain affiliate links, which means...

You already know I do! And I may or may not have been shopping for myself with these gifts, but I couldn't resist sharing some of these fun finds with my fellow Italophiles! Which is your fave? Serengeti Safari Guide Don't let the overwhelm of planning a Serengeti safari stop you from going on this bucket list adventure! This 60+ page... Read more Get it now! This email may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to...

Absolutely not I'll be honest, when planning my trip to Venice, I was worried. How could a place be that magical? The canals, the gondolas, the food. So I went into it with a healthy dose of skepticism and the attitude that I was going to enjoy it for whatever it was. Friend, I was blown away! Yes, the main sites are crowded (especially in the summer), but wandering those stunning streets and just getting lost was something I didn't know I needed in my life. It was extra incredible in the...

Spilling the tea! You may have heard me say that I am not a hostel girl. Nothing wrong with hostels, I just like my privacy, so they're not for me. But I'm also traveling on a budget, which is why I've fallen in love with this hotel chain. They're budget-friendly with fun social spaces, but I get my own room and bathroom (key for introverted travelers like me!) Serengeti Safari Guide Don't let the overwhelm of planning a Serengeti safari stop you from going on this bucket list adventure! This...

Buonasera! When friends heard I was stopping in Pisa, they told me they'd heard it was overrated and there wasn't much to do. And they were wrong! This Tuscan city is charming, and there's plenty to do to fill a day! Pro tip: don't forget the gelato! Serengeti Safari Guide Don't let the overwhelm of planning a Serengeti safari stop you from going on this bucket list adventure! This 60+ page... Read more Get it now! This email may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission...

Buongiorno! Well, I did it. I took my year of Italian language learning on vacation to Italy. And while I was there, I took in-person Italian lessons to level up my speaking skills. So, how did it go? Spoiler alert: I'm already planning my next trip! Serengeti Safari Guide Don't let the overwhelm of planning a Serengeti safari stop you from going on this bucket list adventure! This 60+ page... Read more Get it now! This email may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission...

Wait, what? I know what you’re thinking: she’s crazy. And in a perfect world, we’d all visit destinations when the weather is picture-perfect. But life is rarely perfect and whether it’s work or family commitments or other reasons, we often end up taking our dream trip when the weather is less than ideal. Getting flushed at Tokyo's Unko (Poop) Museum And to that I say, “so what?!” There are plenty of amazing things to do when the weather isn’t at its best (Tokyo’s Poop Museum is one of my...

Hiya, travel bestie! If you’re like me and obsessed with cute animals, cuddling a capybara is on your bucket list. What if I told you that you didn't have to go to Japan to do it? Nope, you can do it right here in Florida! Read More Over on YouTube Cuddle a capy! Watch June's Book Club Pick Nevada by Imogen Binnie is a raw, introspective novel following Maria, a trans woman navigating personal crisis and self-understanding. Set against a backdrop of punk culture and road-trip wanderings, the...

Hey, travel bestie! Drumroll, please... You voted and for our June travel book club selection, we'll be reading Nevada by Imogen Binnie. April Get It May Get It June Get It January Get It February Get It March Get It Save the Date! We'll start discussing June's book, Nevada, on June 23, 2025 Follow along with the fun -> 12 Travel Books to Read in 2025 This email may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please...