Why Every Woman Should Travel Solo at Least Once
“I really want to go, but none of my friends can come.”
Sound familiar?
You’ve been talking about that trip for months. You’ve found the cute accommodation, saved the restaurants on TikTok and probably sent “we NEED to go here” to the group chat more than once.
But then life gets in the way.
Someone can’t get annual leave. Someone else can’t afford it. Someone is in a relationship. Someone says they’ll let you know… and suddenly another year has gone by.
So what if you just went anyway?
Travelling solo can sound intimidating, especially the first time. But it can also be one of those experiences that reminds you just how capable you are.
And the best part?
Solo travel doesn't have to mean being completely alone.
At Dear Community, we’re all about creating experiences where women can come along on their own, meet new people and make memories together.
So here are a few reasons we think every woman should experience travelling solo at least once.
1. You Stop Waiting for Someone Else
How many trips have you put off because you were waiting for someone else to be ready?
Waiting for your best friend.
Waiting for your partner.
Waiting until everyone can afford it.
Waiting for the “perfect” time.
Solo travel gives you permission to stop waiting.
You get to say:
“I want to go, so I’m going.”
And there’s something pretty empowering about that.
2. You Learn How Capable You Actually Are
There’s a difference between knowing you can do something and actually proving it to yourself.
Navigating somewhere new.
Figuring out public transport.
Ordering dinner on your own.
Making a last-minute plan.
Starting a conversation with someone you've never met.
All those little moments add up.
By the end of your trip, you might realise that the thing you were nervous about doing alone was actually something you were more than capable of handling.
3. You Get to Make the Plans
One of the best things about travelling solo?
Nobody gets to veto your plans.
Want to spend the entire afternoon at the beach?
Do it.
Want to wake up early and watch the sunrise?
Go for it.
Want to spend three hours browsing little shops and cafés?
No one is waiting impatiently for you to leave.
You get to build your trip around what you actually want to do.
4. You Become More Open to Meeting People
When you’re travelling with your best friends, it’s very easy to stay in your little bubble.
You already have someone to eat dinner with.
Someone to explore with.
Someone to talk to.
When you’re travelling solo, you’re naturally more open to the people around you.
You might sit next to someone at a café and start chatting.
Join a group activity.
Say yes when someone invites you along.
And suddenly, someone you met five minutes ago becomes the person you spend the rest of the day exploring with.
That’s one of the best parts of travelling.
5. You Can Make Friends You Never Would Have Met at Home
There’s something about meeting people while travelling that makes friendships happen quickly.
You’re all somewhere new.
You’re trying new things.
You have stories to share.
And you’re often more willing to put yourself out there.
You might arrive not knowing anyone and leave with a group chat full of people from completely different cities, backgrounds and walks of life.
And sometimes, those travel friendships stick around long after the trip ends.
6. You Get Comfortable Doing Things Alone
At first, eating alone can feel weird.
Walking into an activity alone can feel weird.
Sitting somewhere while everyone else seems to be with someone can feel weird.
But then you realise…
Nobody actually cares.
And once you get comfortable doing things alone, you start to realise how much freedom that gives you.
You don’t need someone else to go to the café.
You don’t need someone else to go to the beach.
You don’t need someone else to experience something new.
7. You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
You don’t have to do something completely terrifying to get out of your comfort zone.
Sometimes it's simply booking the trip.
Sometimes it's introducing yourself to someone new.
Sometimes it's saying yes to something you normally wouldn't.
Travel puts you in situations where you have to be a little more spontaneous, a little more curious and a little more willing to give things a go.
And you might surprise yourself.
8. You Start Saying Yes More
Travel has a funny way of making you think:
“Why not?”
Want to go for a swim?
Why not.
Want to try that restaurant?
Why not.
Want to join that group for dinner?
Why not.
Want to book the activity you’ve been debating?
Why not.
You don't have to say yes to everything, of course. But when you’re away from your usual routine, it can be easier to give yourself permission to try something new.
9. You Don’t Actually Have to Travel Alone
This is probably our favourite one.
There’s a huge difference between travelling solo and travelling alone.
You can book a trip by yourself without having to spend the entire time by yourself.
You can join a group trip.
Stay somewhere social.
Book an activity.
Join a community.
Or find a group of women who are also looking to meet new people.
That’s the idea behind Dear Community.
We want women to be able to say:
“I don't have anyone to go with.”
…and still go.
You can book the trip on your own, arrive without knowing everyone and spend the weekend meeting new girls, exploring somewhere new and making memories together.
10. You Might Come Home a Little Different
Maybe you come home more confident.
Maybe you realise you actually love travelling alone.
Maybe you discover a new favourite place.
Maybe you make a friend who lives on the other side of the country.
Or maybe you simply prove to yourself that you don't have to wait for someone else to start living your life.
Whatever it is, travelling has a way of giving you stories that you wouldn't have otherwise.
And those are usually the stories you end up talking about for years.
So, Are You Waiting for Someone to Come With You?
If you've been saying “I really want to travel, but I don't have anyone to go with”, maybe you don't need to find someone first.
Maybe you just need to book the trip.
Come solo.
Meet the girls.
Explore somewhere new.
And see what happens.
Because solo travel doesn't have to mean being alone.
Sometimes it just means being brave enough to show up without knowing exactly who you'll meet.
And we think that's pretty exciting. 💙