Melissa with shoulder-length brown hair walks down a cobblestone street in Rome, Italy, bathed in warm sunlight. She wears a flowing white button-up shirt and a long blue skirt, carrying a woven straw hat in one hand and a black tote bag over her shoulder. Her gaze is directed to the side, with the breeze gently tousling her hair. Behind her, an old brick building with a small religious shrine featuring an ornate metal grate, flowers, and an 'Ave Maria' plaque is visible. The surrounding buildings have rustic charm with aged facades, wooden shutters, and traditional Roman architecture.
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Rome for Solo Female Travelers: Safe or Risky? Hereโ€™s the Truth

If you’re dreaming of a solo trip to Rome, you’re definitely not alone. The Eternal City has long been one of the most desirable destinations for solo female travelers! How could it not, offering a mix of history, culture, and, of course, incredible food? Even before Eat, Pray, Love made wandering through Trastevere with a…

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing an olive-green jacket, is standing on a balcony overlooking a white building with a traditional architectural style and a bell tower under a partly cloudy sky.
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Best European Cities For Solo Female Travelers On A Budget

When I first started traveling solo to Europe in 2009, I was always drawn to the most famous destinations, such as Paris, London, and Rome. And while they are amazing destinations, they aren’t all that budget-friendly. Like, not even a little!  So, if I wanted to travel often, I had to start traveling smarter and…

Woman on a plane wearing a black Napoli hat, with a relaxed expression and airplane seating in the background.
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Should You Visit Naples Solo? A Travel Guide for Women Traveling Alone

Exploring Naples as a solo female traveler… good idea or avoid at all costs? I’ll be honest, I’ve heard a lot of stories about Naples being this terrible place to visit filled with crime, drugs, and unsavory characters.  I avoided the city for years and visited other destinations such as Bari, Monopolio, and Polignano a…

A woman in a black sleeveless dress walks under a stone archway in a narrow street lined with historic beige buildings.
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Traveling Alone in Spain: Best Cities Ranked for Solo Travelers

I know a lot about traveling alone in Spain. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to visit the most popular and some of the lesser-traveled cities. As a confident and experienced solo traveler, I have discovered that some of these destinations are better than others. So if you are someone contemplating a solo…