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European City Breaks

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May 26, 2025

Lisbon solo travel: The best things to do alone in Lisbon

Picture yourself on your Lisbon solo travel adventure. You're enjoying the most incredible food, served in a warm and inviting atmosphere. You're treasure-hunting at a flea market with a sweeping view overlooking the city. You're spending an intimate evening at a Fado bar, discovering Lisbon's compl[...]

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May 24, 2025

solo Female travel to prague: your Ultimate Guide

Amazing experiences in Prague, Czech Republic including food, live music, castles and art galleries.

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May 1, 2025

Things to do alone in budapest: your solo female travel guide

Amazing things to see and do in Budapest including restaurants, music, museums, churches, thermal baths and more.

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February 19, 2024

Things to do Alone in Krakow: Solo Female Travel Guide 2025

What to do in Krakow, Poland. Restaurants, live music, museums, sightseeing and more!

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A view of Lucerne, Switzerland with the snow capped alps in the background.
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February 16, 2024

Lucerne in Winter 40+ Things to do Alone: Like A Local Guide 2025

Thinking of visiting Lucerne in winter? First of all, that’s a fabulous idea. Lucerne is a stunning fairytale town nestled just in the shadow of the Alps in German-speaking Switzerland. Lucerne (or Luzern in Swiss German) is a must-visit Swiss destination any time of year, but Luc[...]

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Brightly dressed musicians play drums at Fastnacht Luzern
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February 10, 2024

Ultimate guide to Fasnacht: Lucerne Carnival as a solo female traveler 2025

Fasnacht Luzern is a completely grassroots, totally DIY and essentially Swiss party. The people of Luzern spend six months using their own ingenuity to prepare for a kickass party that feels utterly spontaneous. From incredible handmade costumes that take months to create, home-made parade floats th[...]

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Charles Bridge, prague
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October 2, 2023

The most instagrammable cities in Europe: quick guide 2025

This post is for all the photography lovers out there! Are you looking for a quick guide to the top Instagram spots in the most Instagrammable cities in Europe? I’ve got you, boo!  As a solo female traveler who has spent nearly a decade scoping out some of Europe’s most beautiful citie[...]

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September 13, 2023

Solo travel to Copenhagen: your ultimate guide updated for 2025

From nautical charm and cozy cafes to off-the-grid arts spaces with an industrial edge, Copenhagen seems to have everything a traveler could ask for and then some. But as you plan your solo trip to Denmark's capital, some very real questions may pop up. Is Copenhagen safe for solo female travel? Wha[...]

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May 20, 2023

Cool Things to Do in Zürich: 2025 Ultimate Guide

Coolest places to eat, drink, shop and hang out in Zurich, Switzerland.

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May 16, 2023

Your Ultimate Weekend in Locarno, Switzerland

Tucked in the mountains that divide Italy from Switzerland's Italian-speaking region of Ticino, a weekend in Locarno, Switzerland offers a welcome change of pace from the hustle and bustle of big cities like Zürich and Milan. What do falcons, Elton John's handprints, New Orlean[...]

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