100+ Instagram travel quotes you haven’t heard before

Travel is one of the best things we can do in life. It challenges us, makes us grow, gain self confidence and meet amazing people, among many other benefits. It is also one of the most popular kinds of Instagram posts, often accompanied by meaningful or inspiring travel quotes. Whether you travel solo or in …

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50+ Funny quotes on travel to laugh right now

We love travel quotes! We get inspired by wise solo travel quotes, but there are also funny travel quotes that make us laugh and relate with those unique moments and situations of traveling. And who doesn’t like a good old laugh? Travel should be fun! We’ll prove it to you in this article, by sharing …

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Funny vacation memes

We love a good travel meme, so we put together this list of the funny vacation memes, many of which were shared by our community members, so you can have a good laugh and relate to the highs and lows of travel. Enjoy these vacation meme jokes! Feel free to share them on social media …

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Why travel is important

2020 saw a 74% decline in international travel and was declared “The worst year in tourism history” by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). But why should we care and why is travel so important?  Traveling is important for many economies and remains the main source of income for large parts of the population in many …

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Best travel apps for solo travelers

Technology can be a great asset when traveling and this is proven by the fact that travel apps are the most downloaded every year.  There are apps to help you prevent jet lag, book fun tours, plan your itinerary, navigate airports, find the safest walkable route, call emergency services or connect to a VPN for …

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Myths about traveling abroad solo and as a woman

We have all heard myths about traveling at some point or another. This can range from the stereotypical danger warning such as “everyone in [Place X] is a drug dealer” to sweeping statements such as “People in [Place Z] are all poor / racist / illiterate / rude”, to the hilarious “I heard people in …

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Hotel safety tips for travelers

Choosing the right accommodation plays an important role in planning a trip. Women typically look for an option that is within their budget, has a convenient location, adequate amenities and makes them feel safe.  According to a Hospitality portal, travelers’ behavior are evolving and predict they “will pay more attention to the different security procedures …

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Afghanistan’s first female guide joins Solo Female Travelers

February 8th, 2022 – For immediate release Solo Female Travelers expands its content and community management team to include Afghanistan’s first female guide as interest in women-only group travel grows by 50%.  International travel is slowly but steadily returning to pre-pandemic levels since the summer of 2021. This recovery is most visible in group travel, where …

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Tips for staying in a hostel for the first time

Do you want to save on accommodation when traveling but the idea of staying in a hostel for the first time feels daunting?  If you’re traveling backpacker style, want a budget-friendly accommodation or are looking for meeting new people abroad, staying in a hostel is a great option. But if you have never done it …

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Best volunteer vacation programs

Have you ever heard the terms “voluntourism”, “volunteer vacation”, “volunteer vacation program”, “gap year volunteering” or “traveling with a purpose”?  Volunteer travel has become very popular over the past few decades with almost 1 million US students heading abroad every year, over a third of the students in the UK taking a gap year with …

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