r/solotravel is a subreddit with 4.5M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses solo travel, struggling, travelling, trip, and looking for a, 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
: "Looking for books that capture the solo travel experience"
14 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Impromptu travel this year has been straight trash"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Hostelworld booking not working"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/solotravel
#1
Solo Travel
: "Why am I ok Solo Traveling but cant do things solo when back home lol"
45 posts
#2
Struggling
33 posts
#3
Travelling
20 posts
#4
Trip
: "First long solo Trip to SEA for two months wish me luck."
20 posts
#5
Looking For A
17 posts
#6
Solo
: "First long Solo trip to SEA for two months wish me luck."
17 posts
#7
Itinerary
: "Stupidest Travel Itinerary to Ever Exist - 19 Days in Australia"
14 posts
#8
Traveling
13 posts
#9
Travel
: "Namibia solo Travel?"
13 posts
#10
Tired
9 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
Question
: "Why am I ok solo traveling but cant do things solo when back home lol"
11 posts
#2
Asia
: "Feedback after an 8 month trip in South East Asia"
9 posts
#3
Europe
: "First solo Travel to Europe this summer: Looking forward to it, but need some advice"
7 posts
#4
South America
: "First solo travel - Peru"
6 posts
#5
Trip Report
: "Solo travel - Zimbabwe & Zambia"
5 posts
#6
Accommodation
: "Back pain and hostels"
3 posts
#7
Personal Story
: "Flying Solo and Asked to Switch Seats"
2 posts
#8
Relationships/Family
: "My mom is not giving me my passport"
2 posts
#9
Africa
: "What is the purpose of the Mauritania iron ore train?"
2 posts
#10
Central America
: "Guanajuato, Mexico. Beautiful cities, sketchy suburbs, and lots of good food."
2 posts
Member Growth in r/solotravel
Yearly
+107k members(2.4%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026