The Solo Travel Journal: Guides, Stories & Hidden Gems

Discover solo travel stories, insider guides, and curated wanderlust. The Journal is your go-to source for soulful escapes and thoughtful adventures across Europe.

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The Solo Travel Concierge Soundtrack

Every trip deserves its own soundtrack. From terrace anthems to taxi cab tunes, music has a way of capturing the soul of a place and turning moments into memories. That’s why we created these curated European mixtapes—for Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Portugal and Ibiza—so you can romanticize your travels and feel like the main character in your own story. Press play and let the journey begin.

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Luxury Solo Travel in Sardinia: A Curated Guide to Costa Smeralda

Sardinia doesn’t just invite you in—it seduces you to slow down, breathe deeper, and let go. This solo luxury travel guide to Costa Smeralda is your curated path through wild landscapes, impossibly clear seas, and days that stretch into sunset over plates of seafood and chilled Vermentino. Whether you’re hiking to hidden beaches, yachting through island chains, or sleeping in a handcrafted stone hut, Sardinia wraps you in its earthy elegance and tells you one thing: stay a little longer.

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5 European Summer Gems You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of — and Why They Should Be on Your Solo Travel List

Dreaming of a European summer that feels like your secret? This curated guide unveils five hidden gems—from the windswept beaches of Sylt to the volcanic cliffs of Pantelleria—each offering something rare: space to breathe, soul to explore, and just enough luxury to indulge. Whether it’s sipping Riesling by the North Sea or stargazing in a pine forest in Comporta, these under-the-radar spots are made for solo travelers ready to trade crowds for connection.

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