Sue's Travel Tips

Planning Your Solo Trip III - Before You Book the Bed

Decide your style of accommodation. More pampering in a hotel - more freedom in an apartment.  Or there are hostels in many large...

Decide your style of accommodation. More pampering in a hotel - more freedom in an apartment. Or there are hostels in many large cities.

Planning Your Solo Trip II - So You Want To Fly?

So, you've decided where you're going and you've decided that you're going to fly. Flying is one of the several aspects of my life...

So, you've decided where you're going and you've decided that you're going to fly. Flying is one of the several aspects of my life with which I have a love/hate relationship

Why Travel Solo?

None of your friends have the curiosity gene? Or they think you’re plain bonkers? Or you just prefer your own company. Sometimes it's a...

None of your friends have the curiosity gene? Or they think you’re plain bonkers? Or you just prefer your own company. Sometimes it's a little lonely travelling solo.

Planning Your Solo Trip I - Where Shall I Go?

Which countries? There are multitudes of lists of solo traveller friendly country lists available. I’m not sure I agree with most of them, as...

Which countries? There are multitudes of lists of solo traveller friendly country lists available. I’m not sure I agree with most of them, as so much depends on the individual.

Travelling Solo on a Tour

Taking a tour is a gentle way to get started with solo travel. It reduces the amount of planning and organisation considerably. It's a...

Taking a tour is a gentle way to get started with solo travel. It reduces the amount of planning and organisation considerably. It's a good way to meet people

Travelling Solo - Making the Most of Your Destination - Travelling Productively

I’ve learned that it’s better not to travel with any specific expectations and I sometimes don’t even read guide books, other than for practical...

I’ve learned that it’s better not to travel with any specific expectations and I sometimes don’t even read guide books, other than for practical information and I just see what happens when I get there.

Money Matters When Travelling Solo

In some countries it’s illegal  to change money on the street and in places like Somalia and Djibouti it’s the only way to...

In some countries it’s illegal to change money on the street and in places like Somalia and Djibouti it’s the only way to get your cash.

Meeting Other People When You’re Travelling Solo

If you do want to meet people when you’re travelling then you are also going to have to be proactive. At times, I have...

If you do want to meet people when you’re travelling then you are also going to have to be proactive. At times, I have to summon up my courage and initiate a conversation.

Eating And Drinking When You're Travelling Solo

Not all restaurants treat single women well, so be prepared. I’ve found that sometimes when I book online and enter one in the number...

Not all restaurants treat single women well, so be prepared. I’ve found that sometimes when I book online and enter one in the number of persons the reservation is declined.

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