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Waiting for the perfect travel companion is the fastest way to ensure your passport stays empty. You could spend decades holding out for a someday<\/em> that never arrives. You could be solo, or even married for 25 years to a man who considers a walk to the mailbox an excursion! If you\u2019ve got itchy feet and a heart that skips a beat at the mention of the Amalfi Coast, you can\u2019t let someone else\u2019s lack of momentum stall your global plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, the first time you step out into the world alone, it can feel less like a chic Eat Pray Love<\/em> movie montage and more like a low-grade did-I-forget-something<\/em> panic. But by venturing out alone you\u2019ll find your truest, most capable self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve navigated travel in Europe both with a partner and entirely on my own, so here I’m sharing the best and most essential solo travel tips to help women navigate the continent with confidence. Get out there! You work hard, you deserve to go see the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Consider a group trip as your \u201ctraining wheels\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If the idea of navigating a foreign train station alone makes your heart pound then I can\u2019t recommend a group trip or guided tour<\/a> highly enough. There\u2019s a lot to think about when planning an international trip \u2013 planes, transfers, insurance, accommodation, activities and food are just the beginning. If you\u2019ve never traveled solo before, a group trip removes a lot of that mental load so you can focus on having fun and find that sandwich stall you saw on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of it as training wheels for your confidence. You get the safety of a group and the logistics handled by an expert Travel Director, while still having the freedom to wander off for a solo gelato in a Roman piazza. You might find you love the effortless flow of guided travel and chance to make new like-minded friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past five years I\u2019ve heard countless<\/em> real stories about women joining Trafalgar tours solo, meeting a new travel bestie and then planning future tours somewhere cool in the world. Yes! Go girls! Get out there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Past guest Ann Homenick left this comment on another article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I went on the \u201cAmazing Britain<\/a>\u201d tour alone back in April 2018… My husband hates doing that sort of thing, so I just made up my mind that I would make new like-minded friends…! I met a lot of different people from different parts of the world… a couple of other ladies and I spent time together in the different cities when we were on our own. I never felt alone, because I wasn\u2019t…. I have many fond memories of seeing the things I have wanted to see for so long.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

READ NEXT: Why a solo female travel experience is incredible for the soul<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Pack for your real self, not your fantasy solo self\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Picture yourself in Europe. Are you a sleek, solo traveler in heels, sitting in a piazza with large sunglasses and an oversized hat? Sounds dreamy, but real with yourself \u2013 your real self<\/em> will be doing 15,000 steps on medieval cobblestones and how the heck will you carry that hat around for weeks<\/em> in Europe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my top tips for solo travel as a women is to always prioritize comfort. Pack shoes you\u2019ve worn before and know won\u2019t give you blisters. Bring easy-to-wear clothing that you can dress up with simple accessories to make it chic. Let little scarves, fun earrings, different sunglasses, a clutch for evening do the heavy lifting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t lift your own suitcase up the narrow stairs of an Edinburgh guesthouse, it\u2019s too heavy. And leave room for souvenirs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Have a battery back-up plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you a Type B person who will wake up with 16% phone battery knowing they have to leave the house all day? Eeek. As a solo female traveler in Europe you need to think ahead and have a back-up plan. Your phone is your map, your translator and your lifeline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, try to never leave your room without it being 100% charged, and I definitely recommend having a high-quality fully-charged power bank with you. When you travel you’ll be taking loads of photos and videos and using your phone to navigate, so the battery will drain super fast! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an extra, extra back-up you can keep a physical card with your hotel\u2019s address in your pocket. Technology is brilliant until it dies in a city where you don’t speak the language!<\/p>\n\n\n

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