Solo travel blog
Practical guides for travelling alone: how to make friends on a solo trip, meet locals, find a travel buddy and stay safe, from the team behind the HelloMates solo travel app.
Is Bali Safe? A Solo Traveler's Guide for Day and Night
Is Bali safe? What official advice says now, scooters, drinks and methanol, taxis, the sea and volcanoes, nights out, and the numbers to save before you land.
Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City Alone: Sights, Food, Nights
Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City for solo travelers: the palace, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, District 4 street food, nights out and meeting people.
Is Bangkok Safe? A Solo Traveler's Guide for Day and Night
Is Bangkok safe? What official advice says today, the real risks at night, airport taxis, scams, protests and smog, and the numbers to save before you land.
Bali SIM Card or eSIM: How to Get Mobile Data in Bali
Bali SIM card or eSIM? Which Indonesian networks support eSIM, how to check your phone is unlocked, what a local SIM needs, and what to do when you land.
Things to Do in Hanoi Alone: Old Quarter, Lakes and Nights Out
Things to do in Hanoi for solo travelers: the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, water puppets, street food, nights out and where to meet people.
Thailand eSIM: eSIM or Tourist SIM Card, and How to Set It Up
Thailand eSIM guide: eSIM or tourist SIM card, which Thai networks support eSIM, how to check your phone is unlocked, and what to do the moment you land.
Things to Do in Bangkok Alone: Days, Nights and New Friends
Things to do in Bangkok for solo travelers: the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, the river, Chatuchak, Muay Thai nights, rainy days, and where to meet people tonight.
eSIM Vietnam: How to Get Online the Moment You Land
eSIM Vietnam guide: eSIM or local SIM card, how to check your phone is unlocked, when to install it, and how to switch it on the moment you land.
Solo Travel Tips for Introverts: Recharge First, Then Connect
Solo travel tips for introverts: how to budget your social energy, pick quiet bases, meet people in small low-pressure ways, and leave without awkwardness.
Solo Female Travel Safety Tips for Your Next Trip Alone
Solo female travel safety tips from official UK and Canadian advice: planning, arriving, your room, nights out, meeting people and who to call for help.
Is Solo Travel Safe in Vietnam? What Official Advice Says
Is solo travel safe in Vietnam? What the UK and Canadian governments say today, the real risks (traffic, bag snatching, spiked drinks), and the numbers to save.
Is Solo Travel Safe in Thailand? Official Advice and Tips
Is solo travel safe in Thailand? The UK and Canadian advice as of today, which areas to avoid, the scams and risks that matter, and the numbers to save.
How to Meet Locals When Traveling (Beyond the Tourist Trail)
How to meet locals when traveling, from language exchanges and volunteer greeters to neighborhood routines, plus the etiquette that makes locals glad you came.
How to Make Friends While Solo Traveling, From Day One
How to make friends while solo traveling, with the places conversations start, what to say first and the habits that turn a hello into dinner plans.
How to Find a Travel Buddy (and Vet Them Before You Go)
How to find a travel buddy online or on the road, the questions to ask, how to vet someone, and why your first meeting should be somewhere public.
First Solo Trip Tips: How to Plan It and Nail the First Days
First solo trip tips that work: where to go, how long to stay, what to book before you leave, and a simple plan for your first 48 hours alone in a new city.
Backpacking Alone for the First Time: Hostels, Routes, Money
Backpacking alone for the first time? How to pick a route and hostels, budget on the road, handle travel days, and whether backpacking alone is safe.
Apps to Meet People While Traveling, and What Each Does Best
The apps to meet people while traveling, sorted by what they are built for, so you can pick the right one for meeting travelers, locals or new friends.