No one to go with?
Go Alone, do it alone.
If you’ve opened TikTok, YouTube or even Pinterest in the last few months, you have probably seen the new rave of solo girl traveling. What had once seemed as intimidating or risky is now a defining part of woman and girlhood. The reasons behind it are deeper than a cheaper holiday, for many young women, being brave enough to do it alone is about independence, identity, healing and confidence. Whether it’s a weekend in Paris, a month retreat in Austria or a year trip backpacking around in Asia, it all counts towards empowerment. Here’s why solo girl travel is becoming such a new crave.
Independence and escaping.
For some women it’s an escape from the world they currently live in, the gloomy small town, the post breakup or a recovery break from work or uni. Exploring a new city, living a new life with no responsibilities and history can feel so relieving. Aswell as wanting to live life to the fullest and exploring every culture and country, independence is another main reason for solo travelling. Realising you can do far more alone that you thought, the chance to take full control of your life with no background noise from others as you can be a million miles away. No stress with compromising activities and making others happy, it’s all down to you. Giving time to reconnect with yourself and to enjoy your own company. Although the independence may be scary and taunting, it’s about discovering who you are, a life changing moment that will stay with you throughout the rest of your life.
Social media.
Social media has played a huge role in encouraging solo travel for girls, making it feel normal, exciting and showing us all the incredible things you can experience. Platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are full of creators documenting their travels including the bad and the good moments, making the audience feel at ease when things go wrong while being alone and feeling emotional and homesick but showing that it’s okay to feel this way but too also overcome and adapt.
Creators like Kaci Jay and Kyra – Mae have had a huge impact on females, inspiring them to travel and make the most out of their life. Kyra – Mae who Is known for her travel vlogs, has been all over the world from Southeast Asia to a Wyoming ranch. She takes her followers along with her experience, including testing out food places and hair salons. Sharing real experience, honest advice and affordable places these creators take solo travel from something scary to something so incredible and achievable.
@kyramaeturner6 Why am i so unorganised 😂🤦🏽♀️
♬ original sound – Kyra-Mae
@kyramaeturner6 Best thing i ever did was push myself out of my comfort zone ❤️
♬ original sound – Kyra-Mae
Safety Resources.
From so much solo travel content on social media comes detailed tips on how to stay safe and protect yourself while travelling alone. There are communities that share advice about safe areas, scams to avoid and overall safety tips. With updated technology and apps these safety resources are making travelling possible for more women. There are female only hostels available, verifies Airbnb reviews, specific apps to help navigate unfamiliar places, including location sharing features to help family and friends stay updated on your location. This network of people helping another out means women can feel more confident and less alone when planning their trip. The more safety resources become accessible the more young women can feel empowered to explore the world.
By Isabelle Haughton.
