How to solo travel in your 20s & 30s

Travelling in your 20’s or 30's , where do you even start?

 

Whether you’ve just left college or university or looking to take a career break to travel, your 20’s are the best time to take that bucket list trip!. But there's a big jump from dreaming about a trip to actually boarding the plane and that can feel really overwhelming. If you’ve been searching for how to travel alone as a woman but feel stuck on the planning, you’re not alone. I felt it too myself. I watched 100’s of tiktoks, youtube videos and googled question after question trying to find the best and safest way to travel as a girl in her 20’s looking to explore the world and then i found gals who travel. A community for women in their 20’s and 30’s looking for adventure with organised group trips around the world and it’s safe to say, it’s the one of best thing that happened to me. I met some of my best friends and travelled to destinations I would have never imagined going solo. So here’s some small bits to know about travelling in your 20’s from a women who did it!

 

 

4 essential tips for your first solo trip as a woman

 

- stop waiting for friends: I wish I could scream this from the rooftops, In your 20’s everyone is at different life stages and that’s okay. Joining an all-girls travel group is the best way to see the world without waiting on anyone else. You find women who are like-minded, ready made besties and wanting to travel to new destinations too!

 

- prioritize safety and support: solo female travel safety is the #1 concern for solo female travellers according to google, and it’s completely understandable. Choose trips that offer support and trusted local guides can really make a difference for your first trip. Helping you build confidence, travel stress free and learn different cultures and relax completely.

 

- choose a trip that’s right for you, not one that’s trending: Instead of rushing to join the next destination all over social media, look for meaningful connections. Whether it’s a costa rica trip through the jungles and volcanoes or a girls trip to bali with surfing and beach vibes, focus on experiences that help you and tick off your own personal bucket list..

 

- use a trusted Itinerary but be flexible!: okay i see you my type A girls and type B girls asking wdym? Travel planning can be stressful but i think that’s so much power in having it all sorted for you, logistics, stays, transport. Booking a group trip can take away so much unnecessary stress and worry and leaves you the chance to prioritise making friends, memories and enjoying every minute! Being flexible with your plans after the trip would be a win win (if you have the time of course) gives you the chance to see where the wind takes you and if any of the other gals on your group have onward travel plans!

best destinations for solo female travellers in 2026

 

 

If you’re looking for the perfect first solo trip advice, these three destinations are some of my personal favs are where the gals who community is heading this year!

 

- japan: okay i love the Japan hype over the years. From sushi-making in Tokyo to riding bullet trains, japan is a must visit country for solo female travels. Japan feels incredibly safe, clean and with so many things to do and see… plus shop! It’s a must visit destination in 2026!

 

- morocco: The perfect all girls trip, from glamping in the desert to hiking to waterfalls,to local cooking classes. Morocco is one of my all time favourite trips i’ve ever done and I would have never thought to travel here solo!

 

- new zealand: if you’re looking for the perfect outdoorsy, nature holiday, New Zealand is incredible!! Jaw-dropping views, stunning backdrops and relaxing girls nights under the stars. A must visit and the perfect group trip when you’re looking for someone to sort all the logistics, activities and accommodation

 

- italy: girls trips to the rome, naples and the amalfi coast? You don’t need to tell me twice. italy is on best destination for solo female travellers in 2026 for a number of reasons, not just the incredible foodie hotspots but the easy of jumping on the train from one destination to the next and the mix of diverse culture and history means it’s top of my bucket list.

 

why join an all-girls group trip?

 

 

 

Whether you’re planning to go solo, with friends or a maybe even a sister. I’ve loved all my gals who travel group trips so much. With 85% of girls joining gals who travel trips coming solo, it’s the perfect way to meet people from around the world who are like minded and want to adventure and see just as much as you do.

 

joining gals who travel means you never have to do it alone!. Here’s a few things that the gals who travel community provide that made the feeling of booking that trip just that bit easier:

 

- Safety-vetted, pre planned itineraries - designed for adventure, down-time, exclusive activities and see all the hotspots and hidden gems.

- Pre-trip WhatsApp groups. gals who travel group chats are set up around 30 days in advance so you can meet the girls you’ll be travelling with!

- Easy booking and organisation - book the trip and all your accommodation and activities will be sorted for you!

- Ready made girl group - gals who travel have average group sizes from 15-20 meaning you’ll already have your travel gal group made before you even get there!

 

There you have it, my top tips for your first solo trip abroad in your 20's! It's so normal to feel nervous, excited and worried at times but gals who travel will always be here as female only travel group whether you're travelling with us, want to meet people through our closed facebook group or just want to watch what we're up to Instagram & TikTok.

 

Hope to see you on tour soon <3