Women's Solo Travel:
Tips & Inspiration

Re-entry after solo travel can feel overwhelming — even deflating. You go from being the main character in your own story to suddenly juggling everyone else’s needs again. But it doesn’t have to feel like crashing back to Earth. Here are a few practical ways to make your return smoother, gentler, and more joyful.

The deeper message of Last Holiday isn’t about a mistake in a medical report. It’s about a truth we all know but often avoid: why do we wait until we think we’re dying to finally start living?

Whether it’s a heartbreak-healing road trip, a quick budget escape, a train ride, a river cruise, a passion pursuit, or a spa retreat, every solo trip adds a new layer of freedom and confidence. Women need to experience all of these types of trips solo at least once in their lives—not just for the adventure, but for the joy, peace, and personal growth that follows.

I know from personal experience whether you're facing the weight of grief with the loss of a loved one, loss of your marriage in a divorce, or a life suddenly turned upside down, solo travel offers more than escape. It truly offers healing.

When your partner is focused on meeting clients, closing deals, or making tee times, you don’t need to “kill time.” That’s your chance to rediscover yourself. Solo exploration not only fills up the day but can also be one of the most fulfilling parts of your trip.

Solo travel is often about discovering your own rhythm—all the ease, clarity, and empowerment that comes from calling your own shots. But for many women, there's also comfort and joy in connection. Especially if you’re just starting to solo travel, you might love the idea of not doing everything on your own just yet. That’s where the “hybrid solo trip”—solo travel with a friend meet-up—shines.

Whether you’re ending your marriage, starting over after the loss of a spouse or partner, or redefining life’s path because you’re sad everyone else’s needs are constantly put ahead of your own, I am here to help you enter your solo travel era calm, confident, and excited about your future plans!

As a travel coach, travel advisor, and successful solo traveler, I’ve come to realize that most of us tend to fall on a spectrum—leaning a little one-way or the other based on our personalities, life seasons, or trip goals. And that’s definitely okay. The magic of solo travel is that you get to choose your own adventure.

I flew home the next day, my heart full and my spirit uplifted. I had taken a new leap, embraced a different mode of solo travel, and made unforgettable memories.

Looking for ways to elevate your solo travel as a woman? Discover how one woman took her first solo Amtrak train trip through California, finding joy, freedom, and unforgettable wine country experiences—plus tips to help you start your own journey.

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Today, I want to ask you a powerful question: Who are you? No, really. Not who you are to someone else. Not your roles. Not your job title. Not your to-do list. But you.