Women Travel Solo by Lonely Planet

This hardback features 30 stories of women travelling solo to different parts of the globe, discovering the transformative power of going it alone. Some travelled to seek out adventures, others to face fears or uncover new strengths. Adventures range from travelling in Morocco while pregnant, hitchhiking in Mesopotamia, trekking the Camino and journeying to Sicily.

Rebecca Hall embarked on an adventure on the high seas on a container ship that accepted passengers – something not widely known, and bookings are rare. Karla Zimmerman learnt to travel solo again after the death of her husband and chose Chicago to do her first solo journey without him. Kerry Walker hiked the Huemul Circuit. Professional travel writer Sarah Reid took in the sights of Bahrain. Fabienne Fong Yan met reindeer herders in Mongolia.

The stories are inspiring, with loads of invaluable tips for other travellers. If you are thinking of solo travel, some of the best advice is to ease into it. Start with a solo afternoon and see how you go before booking something longer. This book is invaluable for any woman considering travelling on her own, and through the individual stories and the generous tips, there will be a lot of useful information to digest before planning your own trip.

Reviewer: Karen McMillan

Lonely Planet