r/solotravel is a subreddit with 4.6M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, 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
: "Is it normal to go a whole 3 week Europe trip without meeting people, despite trying to?"
19 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Just had the worst first day in Japan and it involved the police"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "I'm building a startup to improve travel in Uzbekistan – I'd love to hear about your experience"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/solotravel
#1
Struggling
32 posts
#2
Solo Travel
: "What’s something Solo Travel taught you that everyday life never could?"
31 posts
#3
Travelling
20 posts
#4
Looking For A
16 posts
#5
Traveling
13 posts
#6
Tired
9 posts
#7
Travel
: "What’s something solo Travel taught you that everyday life never could?"
9 posts
#8
Worst
8 posts
#9
Itinerary
8 posts
#10
Hate
8 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
Europe
: "Is it normal to go a whole 3 week Europe trip without meeting people, despite trying to?"
18 posts
#2
Question
: "What’s something solo travel taught you that everyday life never could?"
16 posts
#3
South America
: "Peru/Bolivia/Chile Solo Trip"
7 posts
#4
Hardships
: "Girls trust your gut"
6 posts
#5
Asia
: "Just had the worst first day in Japan and it involved the police"
6 posts
#6
Accommodation
: "Not liking hostel dorms - should I try private rooms or accept hostels might not be for me?"
6 posts
#7
Trip Report
: "Trip Report: a month in India (mostly Ladakh, including trekking)"
5 posts
#8
Itinerary
: "Rate my solo trip itinerary: Munich to Prague to Krakow to Warsaw to Vilnius to Riga to Tallinn to Helsinki to Stockholm to Copenhagen. Any tips?"
5 posts
#9
Personal Story
: "Solo travel has turned into exposure therapy (F24)"
4 posts
#10
North America
: "Just wrapped up a month in the US for the World Cup and it was probably the best summer of my life."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/solotravel
Yearly
+117k members(2.6%)
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Last updated: July 16, 2026