IMO, thoughtful tips for everyone. I've always felt that traveling is something you do alone, and vacationing is something you do with others.
Travel 101
Traveling alone overseas can be a much-needed, joyful break, but safety should be paramount.
By Sophie Stuber
Updated
Feb. 21, 2025, 5:01 a.m. ET Feb. 21, 2025 - NY Times
Traveling alone overseas can be a much-needed break from day-to-day social obligations, a chance to explore independently and engage in local communities on no one’s time frame but your own.
“One of the huge benefits of traveling alone is that you do have the opportunity to get more in touch with yourself and have a deeper experience in whatever culture you’re visiting,” said Sasha Landauer, 27, who works in publishing in New York. Her first solo — during a gap year before college — was to Nepal. She has since gone to Tanzania and Kenya on her own.
Traveling alone as a woman, however, does have certain considerations, particularly in a country where the language and culture may be unfamiliar.
Here are some tips for women on how to stay safe and enjoy their travels while going it alone.
Pack Lightly, Learn the Customs, Join a Tour: Tips for Solo Women Travelers
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