Solo travel

Solo travel, with company when you want it

Go your own way, and find a travel buddy to share a dinner, a day trip or the whole route with when you feel like it.

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The freedom of going your own way

Travelling alone means answering to no one's schedule, changing plans on a whim and finding out you can handle far more than you thought. It builds confidence and leaves room for the people you meet along the way.

Solo does not have to mean always alone. Most solo travelers love their independence and still want company now and then: someone to share a sunset, split a taxi or have dinner with after a long day. That is the gap Find Travel Partner fills, for a day, a leg of the trip or all of it.

New to looking for company on the road? Our complete guide to finding a travel partner covers where to look, how to vet someone and how to agree the money before you go.

Why people love travelling solo

Total freedom

Your route, your pace, your rules. Change plans whenever you like, with no one to talk round.

Real confidence

Finding your way around a new place on your own builds a self-belief that lasts long after you get home.

Easier to meet people

On your own you are more approachable, and more open to the people you meet on the road.

Solo travel, done safely

A few simple habits go a long way on any solo trip.

Share your plans with someone you trust. Send a friend your route and check in regularly.
Keep copies of your documents. Digital and printed copies of your passport, visa and bookings, kept apart from the originals.
Trust your instincts. If something feels off, leave. You never owe anyone an explanation.
Stay connected. A charged phone, a power bank and a working SIM, eSIM or data plan.
Meet new people in public first. Talk on Find Travel Partner first, then meet somewhere public, in daylight.
Have a backup. Some emergency cash, the local emergency number, and a plan B for the night.

The verified tick is optional and free. It means we compared the person's live selfie with their profile photos and they matched. It is not an identity or age check. It does not tell you what someone is like to travel with, so talk first and meet somewhere public.