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After 10 years of life as a solo woman abroad, I’ve got plenty of tried and true resources for solo women abroad. You know what I’m talking about, those little things that make travel and the international lifestyle a lot smoother. We’re talking about everything from my favorite to-go skincare for travel to the best tool for international banking, to my favorite way to find the perfect hotels for solo female travelers. Looking to make new friends abroad? I can help! Thinking of starting your own travel blog? I’ve got resources for travel bloggers to help you set up your website, learn about the mysteries of SEO for travel blogs, and start making money doing what you love. Hold on to your hats, here come my favorite resources for solo women abroad!

travel resources for solo women abroad

Loving my life as a resources for solo woman abroad with a fashion shoot in London outside an iconic red London phone booth with a vintage outfit.

hotels for solo women abroad

My number one favorite tool for finding a hotel I can feel comfortable staying in as a solo woman abroad is Booking.com! Part of the reason I trust them so much is because they rate each property based on user reviews and offer an incredibly detailed list of amenities as well as photos from actual guests so you’ve got a good idea of what you’re getting into before you book.

My favorite Booking.com feature is the map you can use to pinpoint the property and compare and contrast other accommodations in the area by price. Many properties offer free cancellation within a set period of time, so I like to book my hotel first, and then sort my other travel details later. Unlike some other 3rd party websites for hotels, Booking.com offers complete transparency about the property you’ll be staying in before you book.

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nomad insurance

Travel the world with the peace of mind that you can access medical care everywhere you go! SafetyWing has got you covered!

wise

Wise is your ultimate online bank for international travel. Foreign transaction fees? I don’t know her! Tap, send, and pay like a local in multiple world currencies. This code gets you your first transfer free of charge. Wise is one of my favorite financial resources for solo women abroad.

With the Wise app on my phone, I can tap and pay anywhere in the world, just like I’m at home. I also love how I can easily manage my spending in real-time and seamlessly flip to a different currency when I reach my next destination.

Wise can also give you financial peace of mind when you’re traveling solo. Worried about losing your wallet as a solo woman abroad? Wise can act as a backup plan. Let’s say the worst happens in Paris and someone steals your purse, with all of your cash and credit cards in it. If you’ve got the Wise app on your phone, you still have access to your money. You can even send yourself more Euros (or whatever currency you like!) so you never have to worry about being left empty-handed.

Beauty & fashion resources for solo women abroad

stylish and comfortable, I live in my Lucy & Yak dungarees when I fly long haul flights as a woman looking for resources for solo woman abroad

skin & me

I get so many compliments now that I’ve started my bespoke skincare routine with Skin & Me. What I love is that all the products are cruelty-free, sustainable, and come in low-waste, recyclable containers so it is super easy to keep up with your Skincare routine on the go. Their serums come in a lightweight, aluminum tube that you twist to dispense just the right dose. This clever design means the product is never going to leak into your travel bag and make a mess. As a solo woman abroad, I pack light. Skin & Me fits perfectly with my travel routine.

Lucy & Yak

Colorful, sustainable, and oh-so comfortable, Lucy & Yak is my go-to for wardrobe staples that make a statement. I refuse to go on a long-haul flight in anything but their signature dungarees and I’ve been known to rock their iconic bright-colored fleeces, corduroys, and miniskirts all over town! As a solo woman abroad, I am all about rocking my personal style when I travel and I love that Lucy & Yak helps me do that in comfort.

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Monos luggage

Sustainable, stylish, and sleek, I love my Monos luggage so much that I’ve been crowing about it over at Forbes, where it made the list of the best lightweight luggage of 2024! As a solo woman abroad, it is important to me that my luggage is lightweight and handles well and I love that Monos is an ethical company.

international lifestyle resources for solo women abroad

Busting out some yoga in Switzerland! As a resources for solo woman abroad, mindfulness is key.

99 Ways to move to europe

Not sure where to start with moving abroad? I created a guide for that! 99 Ways to Move to Europe, Visa & Citizenship Quick guide gives you all the tea on visa and citizenship options for all 27 EU member countries. Work visas, digital nomad visas, citizenship paths, the works! This guide gives you an overview so you can stop dreaming and start planning your life abroad!

start your language learning journey

There’s no two ways about it, learning the local language will be the key to unlocking your new life abroad. I love working with a private tutor because I get the indivudualized attention I need to crush my language goals faster. My German improved by leaps and bounds when I started studying with a private tutor!

Preply makes it very easy and risk free to find a language teacher you love. You can name the price you’d like to pay per lesson, schedule your learning around your busy life and go at your own pace! And if you don’t love your tutor they make it easy to find a new one!

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I Moved Abroad, Now What?

This webinar is one of my signature bespoke resources for solo women abroad. Hold on tight! This is the pep talk I needed when I made my big leap into life as a solo woman abroad. It’s full of tips on everything from how to make friends abroad, to making time for self-care, managing expat guilt and self-doubt, and rocking your first few months in a foreign country. I am so pleased to be sharing I Moved Abroad, Now What? With you, my friends!

Fully customizable move-abroad checklist

More than just another packing list (I trust you to decide how many pairs of socks you need) This checklist is the companion to my Ultimate Guide to Planning an International Move. It will help you organize your move abroad from 3 months ahead to your first months in your new home! This is one of the resources for solo women abroad I would have needed as I made my leap into being a solo woman abroad

making new friends as a solo woman abroad

Internations

One of the oldest and largest networks for people living abroad, Internations has chapters all over the planet. Internations is one of the best socializing resources for solo women abroad.

meet up

Although a little less internationally focused than Internations, Meet Up is a great way to meet friends as a solo woman abroad by participating in shared activities.

tools for travel blogs

Monet's Garden in blume, just outside of Paris, France.

Thinking of starting your own travel blog? It’s a jungle out there, baby! Here are some of the blogging resources for solo women abroadI’ve used to bring my blog from zero to hero and share my life as a solo woman abroad with more people!

she knows seo

Does search optimization make you want to cry? I barely knew what a keyword was when I started working with She Knows SEO, but now my posts are ranking like nobody’s business! Nina Clapperton lays it all out for you in a super accessible way, like the chatty big sister of the internet. I would be lost starting my blog as a solo woman abroad without her!

The SEO Roadmap is Nina’s premiere course for bloggers. Packed with useful stuff, Nina is constantly updating the material to reflect the latest changes in the market. Plus, you can always ask questions in the course’s private Facebook group. The SEO Roadmap is such a spectacular value. No matter how hard I work, I feel like I’ll never plow through all of the material because there’s always more to learn! I love that this is a course that grows with me.