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How a Retired Woman Set Out to See the World — and Found Love Along the Way

A recent collection of inspiring solo travel stories from Lonely Planet's new book 'Women Travel Solo' spotlights the remarkable journey of American psychologist Meri Murphy, who set off on a solo retirement adventure from her home base in Cromwell - and found love along the way. I travelled solo at age 29, and again at…

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Byrobynfoyster

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The New Era of Intentional Travel: Booking.com’s 2026 Predictions

The biggest travel trends of 2026 aren’t defined by a single destination, but by a radical shift in resource allocation. According to Booking.com’s latest predictions, Australians are moving away from "one-size-fits-all" holidays in favour of extreme intentionality. Faced with a complex economic climate, the 2026 traveller is no longer just "going on vacation"; they are…

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ByMarie-Antoinette Issa

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How to Make Van Life a Way to Travel Are You Brave?

If the idea of waking up to ocean views one day and mountain peaks the next sounds like a dream, then van life might be calling your name. More and more women are embracing the freedom and self-reliance of traveling by van whether it’s for a weekend escape or a months-long road trip. And with…

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Byrobynfoyster

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Women Love Travel: The Quiet Revolution of Solo Female Travel

There is a moment on every woman’s first solo adventure when something inside her shifts. It might arrive quietly, like the soft glow of sunrise spilling across a balcony in Cambodia. Or it might strike with full force as you step off a plane into a city where no one knows your name. Somewhere between…

December 19, 20250Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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The Rise Of Solo Female Travel In 2025

Once regarded as a niche activity, solo female travel has blossomed into a global phenomenon. Over the last two years, an unprecedented number of women embarked on solo journeys. Not to escape, but to explore. This surge is more than anecdotal; it's supported by compelling statistics and societal changes that signify a broader transformation in…

November 17, 20253Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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Into the Wild: My First Safari In Botswana

Valerie Orton is on a year-long “Golden Gap Year,” travelling the world and embracing new adventures. After years in executive leadership and resilience coaching, she decided to swap the boardrooms for bushlands, cityscapes, and far-flung destinations. Here, she shares her first safari experience in Botswana, Africa. In all, Valerie was in Africa for four weeks.…

November 10, 20250Comments

ByValerie Orton

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Walking the Routeburn Track: New Zealand’s Alpine Story

There’s a hush as you step onto the Routeburn Track. The beech forest swallows sound, its moss-draped branches filtering soft light, while the river rushes somewhere below, crystalline and untamed. Here, in the wild meeting place of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks, every footstep is part of a larger story; one of deep history,…

November 4, 20250Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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The Subtle Joy of Eating Alone

By Kate McGuinness | Extract from Lonely Planet’s Women Travel Solo Whether it’s a bustling hawker market in Penang, a candlelit tasting menu in Dublin, or a quiet taco stand on the road in Mexico, dining alone can be one of travel’s most unexpectedly joyful experiences. In this extract from Lonely Planet's Women Travel Solo,…

November 3, 20250Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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Paris to Geneva on Two Wheels: A Solo Cycling Adventure

By Ashley Parsons | Extract from Lonely Planet’s Women Travel Solo “Cycling solo taught me that I can journey alone—but it’s still nice to have help along the way.” With a vintage bike, a tent, and a sleeping bag, Ashley Parsons set out on an unplanned adventure: cycling from Paris to Geneva. Along canals, forests,…

October 30, 20250Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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Solo Female Travel: Essential Tips for Safe and Empowering Journeys

Travelling alone as a woman can be both exhilarating and daunting. Sure, you feel a mix of excitement and apprehension when embarking on solo journeys. It’s perfectly normal to worry about safety and the unknown. But what we get from taking the plunge is an intoxicating mix of personal growth, freedom, and perspective that often…

October 3, 20250Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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Experiences

How a Retired Woman Set Out to See the World — and Found Love Along the Way

The New Era of Intentional Travel: Booking.com’s 2026 Predictions

How to Make Van Life a Way to Travel Are You Brave?

Women Love Travel: The Quiet Revolution of Solo Female Travel

The Rise Of Solo Female Travel In 2025

Into the Wild: My First Safari In Botswana

Walking the Routeburn Track: New Zealand’s Alpine Story

The Subtle Joy of Eating Alone

Paris to Geneva on Two Wheels: A Solo Cycling Adventure

Solo Female Travel: Essential Tips for Safe and Empowering Journeys

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