- Guides, itineraries and travel tips for female solo travellers.

Travel New Zealand as a solo female backpacker

Tips on how to travel around New Zealand and what to do to explore this beautiful country. Where to go in New Zealand? While New Zealand is far smaller than Australia you’ll want to visit more than one place and take internal flights. New Zealand has 2 islands: north and south. Most international flights will…
How to spend 24 hours in Singapore

29 hours to be exact. Singapore is a popular layover for long haul flights. While the airport itself has lots to entertain jet lagged travellers if you have more than 5 hours it’s definitely worth exploring this wonderful city. Where to stay in Singapore If your layover is overnight or longer than 18 hours then…
Visit Jordan as a solo female traveller

From marvelling at the ancient city of Petra to floating in the dazzling Dead Sea, visiting Jordan in the Middle East is a trip of a lifetime. Where to stay in Jordan You can fly direct to Amman from many International airports including London and New York. There are many tours you can take to…
Enjoy island life in Fiji

Make the most of your time in Fiji with this tried and tested itinerary. After travelling around New Zealand I spent a long weekend in Fiji before travelling back to the UK Why visit Fiji? Fiji is a destination on many people’s bucket list. Idyllic white sand beaches, aqua blue waters and island life is…
How to spend a week in Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is perfect if you want to enjoy the best of Thailand without having to back up your things and travel every few days to a new island/destination. After backpacking Asia for 6 weeks, moving to a new destination every couple of days I spent a whole week in Phuket. Lots of countries fly direct…
Discover Cambodia as a solo female traveller

Cambodia was one of my favourite destinations in Asia. I backpacked as a solo female traveller through South East Asia for 6 weeks only spending 4 nights in Cambodia which I regret (but also see it as an excuse to go back!). I stayed only in Siem Reap but if I went back I’d really…
Backpacker’s guide to the South of Vietnam

Whether you’re starting for finishing your trip in the South of Vietnam this guide will give you the best tips to make the most of your time. Where to stay? As a backpacker Bui Vien Street Hostel was good. It’s noisy (to be expected) but a great location for nightlife and not too far to…
Backpacker’s guide to Hoi An, Vietnam

After starting in Hanoi my best stop travelling Vietnam was Hoi An. A short flight to Da Nang and 30 minute taxi I was at my hostel. Where to stay in Hoi An I stayed at Wanderlust Hostel and would definitely recommend. The couple who run it are lovely and make sure you have all…
Backpacker’s guide to Hanoi, Vietnam

I travelled Vietnam North to South and so started in the capital city of Hanoi. Where to stay The old quarter is the heart of the city where you can walk to amazing food spots and local sites. If you’re backpacking I recommend Little Charm Hanoi Hostel it was so clean, comfy beds with curtains,…
A guide to Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

If you’re visiting Bali or Lombok in Indonesia then you need to spend a few days in the Gili Islands. Where to stay If you want more peace and quiet then best to stay on Gili Air but there’s more going on at Gili T. I stayed at Mad Monkey hostel which was lovely great…