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Practical guides, data and destinations of the month. No made-up stories: first-person pieces will come with the team's own trips.
How-to · 4 min
Eating alone without the awkwardness: the counter method
A table for one in the middle of the room is the hardest way to eat alone. The counter, the food hall and the shared table are the easy ones.
How-to · 4 min
First solo trip checklist: before you go, travel day and the first night
Passports, health cover, border rules, money, the first night and a plan B. What a first solo trip actually needs, with the official links for UK and US travellers.
Events · 4 min
Pride in Europe: which month each city celebrates
Europe's Pride season runs from early June to mid-August. Typical month, official websites and the 2027 dates organisers have already announced, nothing guessed.
How-to · 4 min
The single supplement: why it exists and how to avoid paying it
Travel is priced for two, so solo travellers pay extra. Three ways around it: share a room, book a cabin built for one, or pick operators that waive it.
Data · 5 min
The myth of countries with more women: what the numbers say by age group
Latvia and Ukraine do have more women than men, but only from the mid-forties up. Younger, men outnumber women. The cause is life expectancy, not a dating market.
Special moments · 4 min
Travelling alone after a breakup: how to pick the right trip
A trip after a breakup won't fix anything, but it can buy you space and a few good days. How to choose one: timing, place, company, and what to skip.
Where to go · 4 min
Where to go alone in December: mild Europe, festive cities and real summer
December alone works three ways: mild southern Europe, northern cities whose festivals fill your evenings, or a long flight into summer. Official climate averages included.