Why Every Woman Should Solo Travel

Ever waited for someone to join you on the trip you speak about in the group chat, but then it never happens? Yeah, same. But then I stopped waiting.

Solo travel has been one of the most empowering, freeing, and unexpectedly healing things I’ve done for myself. From the streets of Vietnam to the rice fields of Bali, travelling alone hasn’t just changed how I see the world, it’s changed how I see myself.

Whether you’re craving clarity, confidence, or just need a break from everything and everyone, solo travel might be the nudge your nervous system, hormones, and soul are calling for.

My Story: Choosing Myself (and a One-Way Ticket)

I’ve gone on most of my recent trips solo. From exploring Southeast Asia last year to being in Bali now before I move to Spain, this wasn’t because I had no one to go with. It’s because I didn’t want to keep putting my life on hold, waiting for someone else to be ready.

Sure, it’s lovely to experience things with people. But I realised I didn’t want to be someone who needed company to say yes to life. I wanted to become the kind of woman I’d want to take out on a date. To feel comfortable in my own company. To trust that I could handle things whether that was navigating a foreign city or sitting alone at dinner.

And guess what? That shift in mindset helped everything else in my life feel easier. Including my health.

Why Solo Travel Is More Than Just a Trip

Solo travel isn’t just a holiday. It’s a reset for your nervous system, mindset, and self-trust. Here’s what it can do:

1. It teaches you to regulate your stress

When you’re in a new place with no one to rely on, you learn quickly how to manage unexpected situations. Whether it’s a delayed ferry or a language barrier, you become your own anchor. That sense of self-reliance helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone that’s often behind hormone imbalances and gut issues.

2. You become more in tune with your body

When you’re solo, you notice things more. Your hunger cues. Your energy levels. Your stress triggers. It becomes easier to honour what your body is asking for. whether that be rest, food, movement, stillness, without any external pressure. That’s the beginning of real self-care, the kind that actually supports hormone and gut health.

3. It disrupts your autopilot

In your everyday routine, it’s easy to ignore how disconnected you might feel from your body, your choices, or even your joy. Solo travel forces presence. You start seeing what matters and what doesn’t. That noise you used to have about bloating, fatigue, or your cycle? It quiets down. You stop sweating the small stuff.

4. It builds confidence

There’s something incredibly grounding about realising you can handle things. From navigating new transport systems to negotiating at a market, solo travel grows your confidence in ways a self-help book never could.

But… Isn’t It Lonely?

Yes, sometimes. But not in a bad way.

You’ll meet people everywhere if you open yourself up to do so. You’ll also spend a lot of time with the most important person in your life: you. You’ll learn to enjoy your own company, without needing to be “on” for anyone. That kind of self-connection is medicine in a world where women are constantly taught to look outward for answers.

And that loneliness you fear? It often turns into peace.

What I’ve Learned From Travelling Solo:

You can hold space for yourself.

Whether that’s tears in a quiet guesthouse or laughter with strangers over street food.

You don’t need a perfect plan.

Learning to go with the flow helps shift your nervous system out of survival mode.

Discomfort is part of the process

Growth happens when you’re slightly outside your comfort zone but not in burnout.

You already have everything you need.

You don’t need a lot to get by, you kind of cant when you only have one bag too. Solo travel helps you remember this.

Your Body Will Thank You

You don’t need a retreat, fancy supplements, or the perfect routine to start healing. Sometimes, all your gut and hormones need is space to breathe, reset, and reconnect with your body.

Solo travel offers that. It’s nervous system regulation in disguise. It’s empowerment with a carry-on.

Say Yes to the Adventure

This isn’t just about travel, it’s about choosing yourself. Don’t wait for the partner, the friend, or the perfect time. Buy the ticket. Take the trip. And watch how your mind, body, and spirit respond when you finally listen.

With love and balance, my friends x