SOLO TRAVEL

Go Alone, Grow Everywhere – the solo travel guide that's really about you
Empowering, practical and inspiring — this book is your companion for discovering the world on your own terms, with purpose, safety and confidence.

• Inspires self-belief, resilience and joy through solo travel
  
• Covers safety, planning and mindset – without overcomplicating it
  
• Explores solo travel styles: slow, social, off-grid, luxe and more
  
• Includes destination ideas, real-life stories and emotional insights
  
• Perfect for: first-time solo travellers, introspective adventurers, and anyone seeking growth through travel

Whether you're craving clarity, adventure or simply a break on your own terms, Solo Travel helps you turn independent exploration into a transformative life chapter.

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Kate Drynan is a regular contributor to Rough Guides. She has lived, worked and studied all over the world, including France, Spain, Belgium, England and Dubai. An Irish national, she now resides in her home country and is always happiest when out exploring new places and expanding her knowledge.

Amy Hopkins has spent over a decade telling stories from around the world. An award-winning travel editor and former magazine journalist, she joined Rough Guides in 2021 and has written books covering destinations from Middlesbrough to the Moon.

Matthew David Nelson is a travel writer and photographer from Des Moines, Iowa. An advocate for sustainable travel, he has undertaken projects in ten countries, primarily in the Western Balkans, India, and Nepal. His work has been published in National Geographic Traveller Magazine, Outside Online, and Get Lost! (AU), and he has contributed to Rough Guides for Nepal, Peru, and the United States.

Jack is an author and writer from Wales, as well as a writing coach. When he travels, he seeks out places and experiences that offer something unique.