Egypt
G Adventures’ Solo-ish Egypt escape is a nine-day exploration designed solely for solo travellers. The journey consists of the Great Pyramids, a Nile crusing expertise, the bustling bazaars of Aswan and the temples of Luxor. With group sizes saved to a most of 16, the format balances shared experiences with Solo travel independence. Days are divided between We Days, centered on group actions, and Me Days, which permit time to discover at a extra private tempo.
Iraq
Keen to go additional off the vacationer path? In the far north of Iraq, Untamed Borders provides a 13-day trek alongside the Zagros Mountain Trail in the Kurdish area. The journey follows historic pilgrimage and buying and selling routes via distant villages, valleys and canyons. Accommodation varies from solo tenting to communal sleeping areas in village houses, and the group is led by each a global and an area English-speaking information, with a most of 10 travellers and solo individuals warmly welcomed.
“Travelling solo has been one of the most empowering and transformative parts of my life,” says the content material creator and entrepreneur, certainly one of the first Kuwaiti feminine travel bloggers to go international. A key piece of recommendation she has for these testing the solo travel waters is to plan meticulously – from pre-booking meals to excursions – to restrict any unknowns. Her tip for solo feminine travellers: “Give someone your itinerary so they know where you are. Consider buying an eSIM prior to arrival so you’re always connected. Join local tours, try not to make comparisons and just enjoy the moment. Travelling is the time to come out of your shell.” It’s additionally the time to be courageous: locations that appear difficult can usually be the most rewarding. “Navigating Tokyo’s complex train system alone made me feel like I could do anything,” says Al Mattar. And the advantages of solo travel are cumulative. “It impacts your outlook, your personality, your open-mindedness. All these attributes don’t come from one trip.”
This story was initially featured in the September/October print situation of Condé Nast Traveller Middle East.