Solo Travel
Exploring Saint Lucia solo as a Black woman
Is a Caribbean island synonymous with glitzy honeymoons a suitable destination for a solo traveller? Vivienne Dovi explores the destination to find out first-hand
By Vivienne Dovi
Why we need to talk about travelling solo as a Black woman
Vivienne Dovi on her experiences navigating the world as a Black solo adventurer
By Vivienne Dovi
The Women Who Travel Power List 2024
In celebration of International Women's Day, we're spotlighting 15 leaders in design, activism, food, storytelling, and pop culture who are pushing us forward – with an introduction by 2023 alumna, Katalina Mayorga, on what it means to build a more representative future.
By CNT Editors
Solo Travel
The best solo travel destinations
Choose your own adventure with these destinations that are perfect for travelling solo, from short hops to Belfast or Portugal to far-flung adventures in Thailand or Singapore
By Anna Prendergast and Anna Hart
Places To Stay
The best yoga retreats in the world
Our favourite tried-and-tested retreats for saluting the sun
By Kate O'Brien
These are the best things to do alone in London
The best places to eat, explore and enjoy in the capital as a solo adventurer
By Cassie Doney
8 destinations for female solo travellers, according to the pros
From Amsterdam to Cartagena.
By Shannon McMahon
10 dream rentals for a winter working holiday
You could continue to work from home… or you could work from someone else’s more fabulous home. Here’s our pick of dream remote workplaces in Europe and beyond
By Anna Hart
Inspiration
The 10 best destinations for solo female travellers
Solo travel is adventure in its rawest form. Lifelong independent adventurer and author Anna Hart shares her favourite destinations for female travellers striking out on their own
By Anna Hart
Inspiration
How solo travel can give you inner-strength right now
For thousands of years, people have sought enlightenment through solitude, looking for inner peace and in turn learning to become a better human. In our year of locking down and shutting off, this search has never been so relevant. Henry Shukman finds comfort in isolation
By Henry Shukman
Spa Guide
Kamalaya, Koh Samui – spa review
All-in-one location with the world’s top specialists
By Teresa Levonian Cole
Spa Guide
Absolute Sanctuary, Thailand – spa review
Core-shaking exercise with a curative ethos
By Teresa Levonian Cole
Inspiration
A woman's guide to solo travel and how to survive it
Solo-travel lessons from the frontline: road-trip tales by pioneering documentary photographer Vinca Petersen
By Rick Jordan
Inspiration
The best places for solo travel in Europe
From beach break or action-packed adventure, these are the top spots in Europe for a solo city weekender...
By Anna Hart
Inspiration
Why consider travelling solo?
There's a whole world to explore and adventures to be had, so don't wait around for someone else. Here's why you should consider travelling solo
By Maggie Shipstead
Inspiration
Why solo travel is easier than ever
The travel industry has started to cater to solo travellers with single occupancy rooms and small group tours, but it still has a long way to go
By Katherine LaGrave
Inspiration
All the advice, apps, and gear you need as a solo female traveller
From the apps to download to the luggage to buy, where to eat and how to meet others travelling alone too — here are 5 top tips for women adventuring alone
By Florence Derrick
Eating & Drinking
The best solo dining restaurants in London
For solo travellers or Londoners after a bit of alone time save for the company of an exceptional feast, here are the most welcoming places to head to in the capital
By Leonie Cooper
Solo Travel
Going to restaurants alone: why everyone should try it
Eating out alone is heroic, not tragic, and perhaps the only way to truly appreciate the food - even, or especially, if the food is a Michelin-starred 12-course extravaganza
By David Annand
Style & Culture
The best festivals for solo travellers
From music performances in the Cotswolds to literary talks in Texas, these are the ultimate festivals to visit on your own
By Anna Hart