You've been saying “I want to travel solo” for long enough. Let's turn the idea into a trip you're actually confident enough to book.
I help women plan their first solo trip around their personality, budget, travel style and fears without forcing them into the typical backpacker experience.
Does it sound like you ?
I don't know where to go.
I'm overwhelmed by all the planning.
I'm worried I'll be lonely.
I'm not sure I'll feel safe.
I keep saying "I'll do it someday."
You don't need to be fearless to travel alone. You just need to know where to start and a plan that's right for YOU.
I've travelled solo across Asia, Europe and Central America and I've learnt that the reality of solo travel is very different from what Instagram makes it look like.
I've felt the excitement, the freedom, the loneliness, the boredom, the FOMO and the “what the hell am I doing?” moments.
And I've learnt how to build trips that give you independence without making you feel completely on your own.
My approach
You don't have to become a backpacker to travel solo.
You might want:
a beautiful boutique hotel rather than a dorm
yoga, Pilates or wellness activities
great food
diving or surfing
some social connection without partying every night
comfortable transport
independence without feeling completely alone
That's the type of solo travel I help you build.
Meet the Go Solo Plan !
From "I want to go" to "I'm actually going."
A personalised 1:1 experience where we'll figure out your destination, plan your trip around you, and make sure you feel ready to actually book it.
01 — Tell me what you're dreaming about
30-minute discovery session.
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02 — I'll build the trip around YOU
Destination, route, accommodation, transport, activities, social opportunities and practical logistics.
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03 — We'll tackle what's still holding you back
30-minute mindset call + First 24 Hours Guide.
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04 — You book the trip
Plus 14 days WhatsApp support while you're making those final decisions.
Your solo traveller friend
Hi I’m Sonia. I'm 28, and I've spent the past four years working in corporate roles while travelling extensively as a solo female traveller across Asia, Europe, and Central America.
Over the years, I've met a lot of women wanting to travel solo and not able to make the first step and and be held back by fear.
Fear of travelling alone. Fear of not meeting people. Fear of making the wrong choice. Fear of stepping outside their comfort zone for the first time. Fear of ending up in dangerous situations. And so no matter how much you want to travel solo, anxiety is everywhere in your stomach and your heart.
I know because I've felt all of those things myself. And to be honest, still after travelling 20 more countries solo, I still get the jitters a few days before going on a trip. But the reality is, those jitters are not a sign that something bad is happening. It’s the sign that you are doing something unique and exciting. And I can promise after your first solo trip, you will already be thinking about the next one.
They gave it a try
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"I had wanted to solo travel for years, but I was honestly terrified of taking the first step. Sonia helped me figure out an itinerary that actually felt safe and manageable for a first solo trip, while still pushing me out of my comfort zone in the best way. She gave me so many practical tips, from how to meet people naturally in hostels to feeling comfortable dining alone or joining activities by myself. I ended up feeling so much more confident than I ever expected."
Zineb, solo backpacker in Costa Rica
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"Most solo travel advice online felt either too extreme or very influencer-focused, and I couldn’t really relate to it. Sonia understood that I wanted a more comfortable and slower-paced experience while still travelling independently. She recommended beautiful boutique hotels to stay in, helped me feel safer navigating Bali alone, and gave me advice on how to socialise without forcing myself into the typical backpacker scene. It made the whole experience feel much more natural and enjoyable"
Camille, first solo travel at 43 years old
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"The Philippines looked amazing, but planning it as a remote worker felt complicated because of the WiFi situation and moving between islands. Sonia had done it several times before and helped me understand which places realistically worked for remote workers, how to handle power outages during my calls, how to structure my trip without constantly feeling stressed about logistics."
Zihe, digital nomad in the Philippines
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