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Solo Travel Tips

Check out solo travel tips from the experts at Flash Pack, with tons of advice on how to make the most out of travels on your own.

Solo Travel Tips

7 unexpected things you can learn from solo travel without your partner

Choosing to travel without your partner is still considered controversial by some. One writer explains how it’s strengthened her relationship

Anna Brech 7th June 2023 8 min read

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As a stay-at-home mom I felt invisible – but solo adventure changed my life

After years of putting her family first, Pooja Gupta decided it was time for her, and set off on some incredible solo adventures.

Pooja Gupta 2nd June 2023 8 min read

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How I Learnt To Embrace Solo Travel As A Man

Writer, Rob Crossan, tells us why men should embrace solo travel and learn to love it. Read more about the joy of solo travel for men here.

Rob Crossan 2nd June 2023 8 min read

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Female Soloists: Meet Katie Tunn, the off-grid explorer who’s getting back to nature

After spending a year on a remote Scottish island as part of a reality TV show, Katie Tunn found a real life love of the outdoors.

Kate Wills 26th May 2023 8 min read

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Battling burnout: how a group trip to Morocco was the mind break I craved

With a stressful job in child welfare, Flashpacker JoAnn DiLernia found that a group trip gave her the chance to completely switch off.

JoAnn DiLernia 17th May 2023 8 min read

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As a relationship therapist, this is what I’ve learnt from my travels with Flash Pack

Through her work, Kelli Miller has formed a greater understanding of others. On her adventures, this has helped lead to some wonderful friendships.

Kelli Miller 4th May 2023 8 min read

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Female SOLOists: Meet Zusan Meza – the Bolivian skateboarder reclaiming her cholita heritage

Kate Wills speaks to one of the ImillaSkate crew, busy breaking down barriers through daring moves and indigenous dress.

Kate Wills 4th April 2023 8 min read

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Ice hiking, cave dining and outdoor adventures at the end of the Earth in Argentina

Seasoned Flash Pack guide, Alejandro Gamas, talks us through why teamwork matters for tackling Patagonia’s peaks and glaciers.

Alejandro Gamas 22nd March 2023 8 min read

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In my Sikh family, solo travel isn’t a thing. But I wanted my own adventure

Harpeet Atwal set off on her first solo trip with Flash Pack, choosing a bucket-list safari in South Africa.

Harpeet Atwal 9th March 2023 8 min read

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A spontaneous trip to Peru was the creative reset I needed as a DJ and designer

The musician behind Bad Cop Worse Cop got inspired by local artists and Inca ingenuity on his Flash Pack adventure in Peru.

Hugh Waldren 24th February 2023 8 min read

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I travel the world as a classical pianist. But my Egypt adventure created space for me to play

Professional pianist and couture designer, Weiyin Chen, explains why traveling with Flash Pack struck a chord…

Weiyin Chen 16th February 2023 8 min read

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Refusing to settle for less: As a woman in my 40s, my Morocco adventure changed everything

A group Flash Pack adventure for Nolina Bergman made her realise she didn’t have to follow other people’s expectations

Nolina Bergman 2nd February 2023 8 min read

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Female SOLOists: Meet Cecilie Skog – the Norwegian mountaineer who’s on top of the world

Kate Wills catches up with the Scandi adventurer who’s skied both poles and tackled the Seven Summits.

Kate Wills 21st December 2022 8 min read

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Sumo, street style and sushi: a photographer’s guide to Japan

Flashpacker Whitney DuVall reignites her passion for photography in one of the world’s most scenic destinations.

Whitney DuVall 7th December 2022 8 min read

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Why these five countries have a thriving singles culture

Around the world, people are looking beyond nuclear families and opting to live alone in a community of like-minded solos.

Anna Brech 22nd November 2022 8 min read

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Female SOLOists: Meet Ellen Magellan – the woman who’s rowing around the world

Seven years. That’s how long it’s going to take this explorer to complete her current mission, she tells Kate Wills.

Kate Wills 21st November 2022 8 min read

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Want to take the plunge with solo travel? Let these quotes inspire you…

Travelling on your own can be a daunting prospect. But these pros show that confidence and new friends await.

Anna Brech 16th November 2022 8 min read

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What going to a festival alone taught me about meeting new people

When Aimée Grant Cumberbatch set off to a festival alone, she wasn’t expecting the adventure to be life-changing.

Aimée Grant Cumberbatch 11th November 2022 8 min read

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How I survived grizzlies and the Russian winter to cycle the world solo

Vedangi Kulkarni braved bear attacks, border crossings and brisk temperatures on a bikepacking adventure.

Vedangi Kulkarni 7th November 2022 8 min read

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These are the reasons you should be going to the movies alone

There’s a lot of joy in going to the movies solo, from having a positive impact on your mental health to not having to share your popcorn.

Tamsin Wressell 22nd October 2022 8 min read

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