General advice for travelling on your own in Southeast Asia and India, for the questions that aren't tied to one country.
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Solo travel
The best places for a solo trip in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Bali, India and Sri Lanka, grouped by what you want: a first trip, a social scene, adventure, culture, or a tight budget.
Sarthak DhonchakUpdated 7 min read
Solo travel
Realistic 2026 daily budgets for Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, India, Laos and Sri Lanka, the cheapest months to go, how to cut costs, and when a group trip is and isn't the cheaper option.
Sarthak DhonchakUpdated 7 min read
Solo travel
What to look for in a hostel as a solo woman, how to judge one from its listing, safety habits that matter, and where to find female-only dorms across Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, India and beyond.
Sarthak DhonchakUpdated 9 min read
Solo travel
An honest guide to solo female travel in Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, Laos and India: what official travel advice says, the best places for a first trip, practical safety tips and when a group trip helps.
Sarthak DhonchakUpdated 12 min read
Solo travel
How Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Bali/Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka compare on the Global Peace Index and Women, Peace and Security Index, and what those indexes don't tell you about solo travel.
Sarthak DhonchakUpdated 7 min read