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.
Best Solo Travel Destinations in Europe for Autumn 2025
From moonlit gatherings in Ibiza to wine festivals in Portugal, design fairs on Lake Como, and tomato retreats in Sicily, autumn in Europe is brimming with stylish solo travel experiences. Here’s your cheat sheet to the coolest events and destinations worth planning a getaway around this season.
Currently Loving: 4 European Souvenirs & Experiences We Can’t Stop Talking About
Every month, The Solo Travel Concierge spotlights the treasures and travel moments we can’t stop thinking about—and this month is pure European indulgence. From sipping wine with ice cream in a hidden Parisian gem to slipping into crushed velvet Venetian slippers, these four finds mix effortless style, rarity, and personal magic. Whether you’re dreaming of a quiet escape to Ibiza or an exclusive peek inside Emilio Pucci’s fashion archives in Florence, these are the souvenirs and experiences that make travel unforgettable.
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This summer’s hottest (and coolest) accessory? The handheld fan. Equal parts chic and practical, these colorful little showstoppers are popping up everywhere—from beach clubs to brunch. Here are our favorite picks to help you stay cool while turning heads.
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.