Solo, But Never Alone: How Group Travel Can Lead to Lifelong Friendships

Mar 16

The Fear of Feeling Lonely While Traveling Solo

You finally decide to take the leap—your first solo trip. The idea excites you, but there’s a lingering fear: What if I feel lonely? What if I don’t connect with anyone?

This is one of the biggest concerns women have before booking a solo trip. And yet, time and time again, we hear the same thing from SOUL/O travelers after they return:

"I thought I was traveling alone, but I left with a group of sisters I never knew I needed."

Solo travel doesn’t mean you have to navigate the world in isolation. In fact, when done right, it can be the most connected, empowering experience of your life—especially when you do it with a community like SOUL/O Travel.

Travel with a group of inspiring, like-minded women with SOUL/O Travel

Why Group Travel is a Game-Changer for Solo Women

1. Instant Connections with Like-Minded Women

SOUL/O trips attract women who are looking for more than just a vacation. These are women craving adventure, personal growth, and meaningful connections. The moment you arrive, you realize—these women get me.

Many of our travelers come alone but leave with lifelong friendships because everyone shares the same mindset: open-hearted, adventurous, and ready for something deeper than surface-level interactions.

Connect with like-minded women who travel with SOUL/O

2. Shared Experiences = Stronger Bonds

There’s something about stepping into the unknown together that creates instant camaraderie. Whether it’s:

Sipping wine in San Sebastián while swapping life stories
Laughing until your stomach hurts over a shared meal
Cheering each other on during an exhilarating adventure

These moments forge friendships that feel like they’ve existed forever.

3. Solo, With the Comfort of Community

One of the most beautiful aspects of SOUL/O Travel is that it gives you the best of both worlds:
✅ Time to explore independently and embrace your own journey
✅ A built-in support system when you want connection

You get to travel on your own terms, but you’re never truly alone.

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Hear from a SOUL/O Traveler: Real Women, Real Friendships

💬 Amanda – “I'm grateful to have made new friendships with the other women on my trip. I would recommend a SOUL/O trip to any woman who wants an adventure!”

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More Than a Trip—A Community That Lasts

SOUL/O isn’t just about the places we visit. It’s about the women who show up—for themselves, for each other, and for the journey.

The connections don’t end when the trip is over. Many of our travelers stay in touch, reunite for future trips, and continue to support each other in life long after the adventure ends.

So if you’re afraid of feeling lonely on a solo trip, you don’t have to be. With SOUL/O Travel, you’re never just a traveler. You’re part of a community that welcomes you exactly as you are.