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
: "First time in Taiwan and going solo. What am I forgetting?"
7 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "is this a known scam or am i in danger?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/solotravel
#1
Struggling
32 posts
#2
Solo Travel
22 posts
#3
Travelling
20 posts
#4
Looking For A
16 posts
#5
Traveling
13 posts
#6
Worst
10 posts
#7
Tired
9 posts
#8
Hate
8 posts
#9
Europe
5 posts
#10
Solo Traveler
5 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
: "My boyfriend has regulations for me traveling solo – reasonable or unreasonable?"
13 posts
#2
Europe
: "If you had the choice to go to Italy and Greece in either July/August vs September/October in your early 20's which would you pick?"
10 posts
#3
Asia
: "35M - Planning a 2-month solo trip from late September (SE Asia)"
6 posts
#4
Trip Report
: "Solo in Java- Yogyakarta and Jakarta"
4 posts
#5
Accommodation
: "Have social media and cell phones changed the travel/hostel experience from 15+ years ago?"
4 posts
#6
Africa
: "International tips / traveling to Ghana"
4 posts
#7
Itinerary
: "Itinerary: 1 Week in Copenhagen in July (budget-friendly ish!)"
2 posts
#8
North America
: "Any tips for my roadtrip around the US?"
2 posts
#9
South America
: "Argentina - Buenos Aires and Mendoza - Solo Trip"
2 posts
#10
Central America
: "Guatemala travel advice!!"
2 posts
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Yearly
+125k members(2.8%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026