Your guide to traveling solo

The one with all the solo travel tips. [View in browser]( [Lonely Planet logo]( [TikTok]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Pinterest]( [A Trip Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) A Trip Around the Planet November 25, 2023 [SPONSORED BY]( [Croatia logo.](   This week: The world on one’s own [Lonely Planet's Deepa Lakshmin on a solo trip to Fez, Morocco]( Solo travel for everyone! My first time traveling alone I went to [Paris](. I was super excited to see the city untethered by any one else’s desires, to have my experiences be mine alone, to eat what I wanted, go where I wanted, go to sleep when I wanted. I remember sitting by the Seine on an unusually warm spring day, laying out my sweater to lie back and look at the sky. Something about my life had been bothering me for months, and I had been putting it off, shoving it down, ignoring it, you know, just not dealing with it. I suddenly shot up. Voila! I knew what I had to do. And when I got home I did it. Time with yourself in an unfamiliar place brings with it the opportunity for reflection, inspiration, serendipity and discovery. Maybe you’re a woman who has never done a solo trip. Maybe it’s the only way you travel. More likely it’s somewhere in between. No matter how you live that solo travel life, we have a suite of articles to inform and inspire you. Here are recommendations from [Black female travelers for the best places to travel solo]( [ideas for female solo travel in India]( and a brand new budget [night train service that is a dream for solo travelers](. — Brekke Fletcher, Senior Director of Content [Our tips for the best solo trip ever]( More of this week’s top stories Camembert and Monet: autumn in Normandy AnneMarie McCarthy, Lonely Planet's destination editor for [France]( recently traveled to [Normandy]( for a foodie tour that was packed with farm-to-table treats and cozy stays. Read about her trip then plan one of your own. [Copy AnneMarie's trip to Normandy]( [AnneMarie stands next to a town sign that says ''Camembert''](   If you like snow on the beach… There's no need to let the winter chill prevent you from experiencing the beauty of the coast. These spectacularly beautiful stretches of beach shine even when the clouds come out and wind blows cold. [See more windswept shores]( [Riding through the infamous mist of Cannon Beach, Oregon](   St Lucia helped me to love my body completely Writer Stephanie Yeboah recommends [this Caribbean island]( to fellow plus-size travelers based on her experience of its body-positive embrace: “I felt like I deserved to be enjoying myself unapologetically.” [Read Stephanie's inspiring story]( [Writer Stephanie Yeboah basks in the glow of St Lucia](   More travel news - [Which ski resort in North America is best for you? We've got the answer]( - [Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: which Vietnamese metropolis has the edge]( - [Mark the winter solstice in these 7 amazing destinations]( - [Zürich in 5 Shops: Local designers, thrift shop finds and Swiss cheese]( Trending destination [Bol town, Brac island, Croatia]( Croatia With its breathtaking island-speckled coastline and its ancient walled cities, Croatia deserves its place among the world’s best-known destinations. Come with us as we take in the sun and sea, and explore more of the exciting natural wonders and activities awaiting those who are willing to get off the beaten path. [Where to enjoy the great outdoors in Croatia](   Ends tomorrow: 30% off all books Your next trip starts here! Use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout. [Shop now]( *Valid through 11/26/2023 for one-time use. Offer excludes merch.   ADVERTISEMENT [Croatia full of life. Inspire yourself.](   We may receive compensation when you purchase through select Croatia links. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by our partners. Love travel inspiration in your inbox? Share with a fellow travel lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking [here](.   This email was sent to you by: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 © 2023 Lonely Planet [Unsubscribe]( Policy](