r/solotravel is a subreddit with 4.6M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, solo travel, travelling, looking for a, and traveling, and they frequently recommend/review hostel recommendations, travel apps, and surf camp.
A place for all of those interested in solo travel to share their experiences and stories!
Popular Themes in r/solotravel
#1
Advice Requests
: "First (ever) solo trip post break up, please give me your insight"
8 posts
Popular Topics in r/solotravel
#1
Struggling
32 posts
#2
Solo Travel
23 posts
#3
Travelling
20 posts
#4
Looking For A
16 posts
#5
Traveling
13 posts
#6
Tired
9 posts
#7
Solo Trip
: "After action report: Solo Trip to Europe"
8 posts
#8
Worst
8 posts
#9
Hate
8 posts
#10
Itinerary
: "8–9 Days in Guatemala – Help With My Itinerary!"
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/solotravel
Hostel Recommendations
127 reviews
#1
Wombats
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Flying Pig
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Plus
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Travel Apps
68 reviews
#1
Google Maps
4.3★ from 6 reviews
#2
maps.me
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Booking.com
4.0★ from 4 reviews
Surf Camp
35 reviews
#1
Surf Camp
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Rapture
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
San Juan del Sur
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/solotravel
#1
Asia
: "First (ever) solo trip post break up, please give me your insight"
9 posts
#2
Europe
: "After action report: Solo trip to Europe"
6 posts
#3
Question
: "How do I answer to “Any holidays planned?” in work?"
6 posts
#4
Hardships
: "I broke my ankle in the Amazon Rainforest"
3 posts
#5
Trip Report
: "First solo trip in the books!! (Trip report)."
3 posts
#6
Accommodation
: "The World Cup has been a blessing as an excuse to catch up with random hostel friends"
2 posts
#7
Personal Story
: "I think this is what I've needed for a long time."
2 posts
#8
Africa
: "Weekly Destination Thread - Egypt"
1 post
#9
Central America
: "9 days in Guatemala, Itinerary help needed!"
1 post
#10
South America
: "I have prepared a more detailed itinerary for my trip to Colombia, can you help with it?"
1 post
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Last updated: July 25, 2026