Independent Solo Travel
Travel alone.
Travel well.
Destination advice and curated recommendations for experienced, self-planning solo travellers 50+. Practical opinions from someone who actively plans and does the travel.
Featured Destination
Buenos Aires, Solo
Buenos Aires is one of the best cities in the world for solo travellers over 40. Affordable, walkable, culturally rich, and surprisingly safe if you know where to go. Seven in-depth guides covering everything from neighbourhoods and accommodation to food, walking tours, and safety.
What You'll Find Here
Practical intelligence organised by what you actually need to know
Latest Posts
Recent field notes and practical intelligence
Solo in Old Town Phuket: Why You Should Go Here First
Old Town Phuket is walkable, solo-friendly, and full of good food. If you're arriving with jet lag or want a cultural base before the beach, start here.
Going to the Theatre Alone in London's West End: A First-Timer's Guide
Why I go to the theatre alone, and why it works I spent more than 10 years living in London and working in the city. Then another five commuting in Monday...
First Time Thailand Solo in 2026: My Honest Phuket Travel Guide
Thailand works well for solo travel if you're after comfort and value rather than backpacker hostels and beer buckets. Here's what I learned planning my Phuket trip.
Solo Travel Safety Fundamentals: A Personal Guide for 2026
Most solo travel safety articles give you 84 tips and expect you to remember them all. This guide covers the handful of practices that actually prevent problems.
About Trek Solo
Advice Based on Experience
Trek Solo exists because so much solo travel content is written for gap-year backpackers, not experienced travellers with opinions, budgets, and 'just-tell-me' needs.
I am a seasoned independent traveller who has navigated 65+ countries on my own, made plenty of mistakes, and learned what actually works when you're booking for one traveller.
This site shares practical advice: destination notes, booking strategies, logistics specific to solo travel, and my own perspective on what's worth your time and money. There's very few essays. But you should find useful information from someone who has been there.