Don't let the idea of travelling alone stop you from living out your dreams. Packed with tips and advice for before and during your travels, The Solo Travel Handbook gives you the confidence and know-how to explore the world on your own, whether you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or short city break.

Part of the Traveler's Handbook series offering more stories and tips on solo travel fun and safety, this how-to manual with travel literature will help readers venture out with confidence to discover themselves and the world.

A wise, passionate account of the pleasures of traveling solo In our hectic, hyperconnected lives, many people are uncomfortable with the prospect of solitude. Yet a little time to ourselves can be an opportunity to slow down, savor, and try new things, especially when traveling. Through on-the-ground reporting, insights from social science, and recounting the experiences of artists, writers, and innovators who cherished solitude, Stephanie Rosenbloom considers how traveling alone deepens appreciation for everyday beauty, bringing into sharp relief the sights, sounds, and smells that one isn't necessarily attuned to in the presence of company. Walking through four cities--Paris, Florence, Istanbul, and New York--and four seasons, Alone Time gives us permission to pause, to relish the sensual details of the world rather than hurtling through museums and uploading photos to Instagram. In chapters about dining out, visiting museums, and pursuing knowledge, we begin to see how the moments we have to ourselves--on the road or at home--can be used to enrich our lives. Rosenbloom's engaging and elegant prose makes Alone Time as warmly intimate an account as the details of a trip shared by a beloved friend--and will have its many readers eager to set off on their own solo adventures.

Do you dream of far off places, new sights, smells, tastes, and adventures? Have you been planning the trip of a lifetime but, after asking your partner, sister, best friend, cousin, and/or old high school classmate you barely speak with anymore, found that nobody can take off on a trip with you? Do you worry about how you'll afford it, that you'll be lonely, and most of all, how you'll make sure that you're safe? I found myself in the same position in 2012, searching for answers but coming up confused and empty-handed. I just wanted someone to make it all easy for me. I wanted to know that I was going to be okay. I started out as a normal girl without a trust fund and full of fears, but through traveling I learned that I'm brave, powerful, capable, and strong. You can find the same girl within you. This book was written to help you do just that.This is THE time and sanity-saving resource I wish existed before I started traveling. Inside is absolutely everything I know about solo travel, plus insight from all of the solo female travelers who had helped me along the way with their solid advice and tips.

Traveling alone doesn't have to be scary! With the proper tools, community and precautions, anyone can expertly navigate the globe on their own. Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned travel blogger and bestselling author who has traveled the world extensively by herself. "The Solo Female Travel Book" is the latest installment in her how-to travel series and includes funny stories, tips and inspiration to help you see the world safely and confidently. From surviving her first overnight hike in the Grand Canyon to dating mishaps while "living abroad" in Sydney Australia, Jen shares some of her most comedic and relatable travel memories in this book. It's half guide, half memoir, all heart and a must-read for aspiring female adventurers. With this book, you will learn how to: - Prepare for your first solo trip - Choose the right destination - Plan the perfect itinerary - Take stunning photographs by yourself - Pack light and bring all the essentials - Make friends abroad and combat loneliness And much more! Don't let fear hold you back. You don't need to have a travel partner to have amazing adventures. There is power in flying solo, and it's time for you to start discovering it.

A hilarious, deftly written debut novel about a woman whose wanderlust is about to show her that sometimes you don’t have to travel very far to become the person you want to be… There are many reasons women shouldn’t travel alone. But as foul-mouthed, sweet-toothed Kika Shores knows, there are many more reasons why they should. After all, most women want a lot more out of life than just having fun. Kika, for one, wants to experience the world. But ever since she returned from her yearlong backpacking tour, she’s been steeped in misery, battling rush hour with all the other suits. Getting back on the road is all she wants. So when she’s offered a nanny job in London – the land of Cadbury Cream Eggs – she’s happy at the prospect of going back overseas and getting paid for it. But as she’s about to discover, the most exhilarating adventures can happen when you stay in one place… Wise, witty, and hilarious, Girls Who Travel is an unforgettable novel about the highs and lows of getting what you want—and how it’s the things you least expect that can change your life.

Full of practical advice and ideas from Lonely Planet's parents to you, this essential guide gives you the lowdown on amazing travel experiences - and how to plan and enjoy them with your family. From navigating air and train travel to how to approach unfamiliar meals, this trip planner encourages curiosity, exploration and independence.