After dark, she hides her hair so that it is not obvious that she is a woman. A new travel trend

Reports examining the tourism market say clearly – young people are more and more willing and more likely to travel alone. In the UK, the share of solo tourists has more than doubled over the last decade and in 2023 it was 17%. in 2024. Booking revealed that . Representatives of generations Y (millennials) and Z are particularly fond of this type of travel. Interestingly, this is another cultural change – solo tourism by choice is becoming another form of self-fulfillment, freedom, independence and self-search. What do single women traveling on this matter say about Interia?

– When someone asks me why I travel alone, I jokingly answer that no one wants to travel with me because my daily walk when traveling covers about 25 km and at least one mountain. In fact, this is not the end of the advantages. It may sound pathetic, but on such a lonely trip I can “test” myself. It occurs to me that if I could cope on the trail in full fog and without a map, I can also cope in “normal” life. I also see how it changes my approach to people – for example, I have less problems with small-talks, and .

– My best memories are trips over two weeks to Madeira and the Azores. I call it more of an adventure than a vacation – I traveled with a backpack and changed my place of accommodation every 2-3 days. Especially because they required traveling by plane and ferry, and traveling by bus was not the easiest thing. For example, in São Miguel the bus didn’t arrive at all, so together with other girls waiting at the bus stop, we rented a car within 10 minutes to explore the island. It turned out that there are no buses or taxis in Flores outside the season.

– Solo travel is demanding because in such situations you have to cope on your own, but on the other hand it is a unique opportunity to seek help from locals, and this gives rise to the best stories that will be remembered for a long time.

– I often travel alone mainly because it is easy to organize – I don’t have to wait for confirmation from friends or adjust schedules. I want to go, I buy tickets and that’s it. Apart from that . That’s why I always sleep in hostels, because it’s the easiest way to meet other people traveling alone.

– Most often I go to Italy, but I have also traveled alone to the United States and Turkey. Fortunately, I have never experienced any dangerous situations and I am not afraid to drive alone, but I always prepare in this respect before the trip, e.g. I read about possible threats and check what to pay attention to. .

– For me, the biggest advantages of traveling solo are the opportunity to get to know the locals better and have more time to think about a given place. The disadvantages include the lack of a companion with whom you can share your experiences, as well.

– I travel alone partly by choice and partly by necessity. I’m single and most of my friends already have their own families. (so-called bikepacking). In this way, I have already visited practically all of Poland, and I often go to the Czech Republic or Slovakia for a few days.

– I am more careful when traveling alone than when traveling with someone. I always have pepper spray with me in case of a dog attack, but I must admit that I am primarily afraid of dangerous situations with people. Once during a trip, an older cyclist joined me and accompanied me to a fork in the trail. I got scared because we were alone in the middle of the forest and he didn’t think it would be uncomfortable for me. – the inhabitants of a small village helped me and called an ambulance when I seriously fell on my bike. I am attentive and cautious, but I am glad that fear does not block me from traveling alone, thanks to which I have beautiful memories.

– The biggest advantage of traveling alone is Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages – I have no one to enjoy the views and experiences with, and besides, when booking accommodation, I pay practically as much as for two people, because only such rooms are available in hostels.

– Years ago I went to Egypt with two small children. My husband always worked a lot and couldn’t afford long trips. That’s why I thought that maybe I would start traveling with my children alone. Unfortunately, this first trip undermined my self-confidence a bit. The hotel was ok, but as a slim blonde with fair skin, I was conspicuous everywhere, so I had to spend the rest of my stay in the hotel. I felt like a prisoner and I returned to Poland with relief.

– I took my first solo trip at the age of 12 – I flew to the USA under the care of a stewardess. I think I caught the bug then, because I love traveling with friends, but traveling alone is a different dimension of experience – I love the feeling when suddenly I’m alone in a completely different place. I traveled solo, even when I was in a relationship – my boyfriend and I had an agreement that each of us would go on a solo trip twice a year to

– I also had dangerous situations while traveling, I was once robbed on the street, but it could have happened anywhere. . People talk about Morocco so often, and nowhere have I felt safer than there.

Avoid directions that are considered dangerous. Experts point out that . It is worth registering every trip and it is better not to forget about purchasing it. It is also a good solution to have digital versions of documents and to write down the phone numbers of loved ones in case you lose your phone.

In the case of women, it is especially important. Before traveling to culturally different areas, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the rules there. Although meeting new people is one of the goals of solo travel, women traveling alone should avoid help from men who approach them. For safety, it is better to stay in recommended places, e.g. hotels and hostels. It is also inadvisable to walk alone on mountain trails and other dangerous routes (e.g. with precipices or wild animals). In a crisis situation, we will not be able to count on quick help.