Why Women Travel Solo (and Why You Just Might Want To)

There’s a rising trend among women that has nothing to do with fashion or skincare—and everything to do with plane tickets, passports, and saying yes to adventure. Solo women’s travel is having a moment, and we’re here for it.

At Italian Escapes, we’ve seen it over and over again: women who arrive on their own and leave with new best friends, inside jokes, and stories they’ll be telling for years. So why are more women choosing to travel solo? Let’s break it down.

1. Because It’s Your Trip, Not a Group Project

No compromises. No “Where do you want to eat?” debates. No adjusting your pace to match someone else’s. Want to linger in a leather shop in Florence for 45 minutes? Go for it. Craving gelato at 10 a.m.? Do it. Your trip, your rules. It’s freedom in its purest (and most delicious) form.

2. Because Getting to Know You Is the Best Part

Solo travel is like a love letter to yourself. You get to tune in to your own rhythm, follow your own curiosity, and surprise yourself in the best ways. Whether you're conquering a Tuscan trail or trying your hand at pasta-making in Puglia, you're growing—and glowing—on your own terms.

3. Because Strangers Really Do Become Friends

Here's the thing: solo doesn’t mean alone. On our women-only tours, it’s not uncommon to show up not knowing a soul… and leave with a pack of Sisterella’s. We’ve seen lifelong bonds form over a hands-on pasta-making class or during dinner conversations, where people share life stories. There’s something truly special about the support and friendship that grows when women come together far from home.

4. Because the World Isn’t Just Waiting—It’s Calling

Forget the idea that you need a travel buddy to see the world. You are the reason to go. Whether it’s strolling the Amalfi Coast, sipping wine in the Chianti hills, or dancing in a piazza under the stars, the world feels different when you're the one saying “let’s go.”

5. Because Confidence Looks Good on You

There’s nothing like navigating a foreign city, ordering in Italian, or finding your way to that tucked-away trattoria to make you feel like a boss. And while we make sure you’re safe, supported, and surrounded by friendly faces, the confidence you build? That’s all you.

So go ahead—book the flight, pack the cute sandals, and say yes to that solo escape. You’ll come back with a full heart, unforgettable stories, and a newfound sense of adventure.

And if you don’t want to do it completely alone? We’ve got a seat waiting for you on one of our solo women’s group tours—where strangers become friends and every day feels like a celebration of you. Contact Nancy at nancy@exploreitalianescapes.com.