At first glance, it might seem like a contradiction: women who proudly identify as solo travelers signing up for a group trip. Isn’t the whole point of solo travel to be, well, solo?
Not quite.
For many women, solo travel isn’t about being alone.. it’s about being free. Free to explore on your own terms, at your own pace, following your own joy. And surprisingly, a women-only group trip can offer that same sense of freedom.
Here’s why more and more women are choosing group travel experiences like our Girl Gone International yoga retreats in Bali, walking adventures in Scotland, or northern light filled trips to Iceland - and why it makes total sense:
1. Solo Travel Isn’t About Isolation, It’s About Independence
When women say they want to travel solo, what they often mean is: I want to travel without compromise. I want time for myself. I want to choose what I do, how I feel, and who I connect with.
A well-curated group trip (especially one with like-minded women like at Girl Gone International) lets you enjoy that independence, while removing the pressure of logistics and decision-making. You can still take time alone when you want it - and join in when you don’t.
2. Women Want the Best of Both Worlds
Many of us are drawn to the idea of solo travel, but let’s be honest: it can feel intimidating, lonely, or just exhausting to plan every step on your own. Women-only group trips offer:
- Safety in numbers
- Built-in community and connection
- All the benefits of a solo trip, without the overwhelm
It’s about freedom with support, not restriction.
3. It’s Still a Brave and Solo Act
Choosing to travel without your usual people is always a bold move. Whether you’re boarding a flight to Bali or hopping a train to meet strangers-turned-friends in the Highlands, you’re still stepping into the unknown. That decision - to say yes to yourself, your rest, your adventure - is a solo act of bravery.
Joining a group trip doesn’t make you less independent. It means you’re smart enough to know you don’t have to do everything alone.
4. It’s About Sisterhood and Space
Women often crave connection and solitude. We want to laugh around a dinner table and also have time to nap, journal, or simply breathe.
A well-designed women-only trip gives space for both. You can:
- Be anonymous or be open
- Make new friendships or stay in your bubble
- Choose rest, quest, or something in between
5. The Experience Feels Safer and More Liberating
Women often say they feel safer and more themselves when traveling with other women. There’s less performance, less pressure, and more space to just be. That kind of ease is powerful - and healing.
Whether it’s yoga in the jungle, a retreat by the sea, or a city adventure with soul, these trips aren’t a rejection of solo travel. They’re a natural extension of it.
So no, there’s no contradiction here. Just a beautiful truth:
You can travel solo and still show up for the magic of community. You can be fiercely independent and still want someone to split a dessert with.
And you can love your own company and still want to share the view.