As women, we’re drawn to community, and between family holidays and girls’ weekends, travel is often seen as a shared experience with loved ones.

But what happens when a specific corner of the world is calling your name? What if spring is the opportune time for you to travel, but everyone else is busy? What if you simply need the freedom to travel on your own?

There couldn’t be a more perfect time to explore solo. With a world’s worth of knowledge in your pocket, you can travel freely, confidently, and safely.

Find Your Perfect Destination

Gone are the days of chunky guidebooks and overwhelming recommendations. The benefit of technology in travel starts at home.

Combine technology with the expertise of your travel advisor, and you get an unforgettable journey tailored perfectly to you. Whether you’re searching for a city for art lovers or a restaurant that can cater to your dietary needs, the internet can help you generate ideas and fill in the gaps of your trip. Plus, once you’re booked and ready to go, you can research your destination’s history and culture to maintain excitement as you count down the days until departure.

Travel Anxiety? Let Guided Tours Handle It.

In your searches, you may find that coordinating museum to museum, city to city, or even country to country is an overwhelming feat. Which train goes where, and at what time? Do my timed landmark entries give me enough time to enjoy them? Will I understand the maps for the Paris Métro?

With a guided tour, these worries are accounted for; tour managers can handle language barriers, itineraries include your bucket list items, and transport between destinations is provided –– all you need is your suitcase and a sense of adventure.

Stay Safe, Informed, and Curious

It’s no secret that women need to navigate new places with a little extra caution. Old cities often have winding alley-like streets, tourist hot spots have an increased risk of pickpockets, and not knowing exactly where you are like you do at home can stir anxious feelings.

Thankfully, our phones are programmed with tools women can use to stay safe. Use apps to your advantage –– maps can give you the directions to your desired café, translation apps can help you communicate more effectively, and the answer to your destination-specific question is just a simple search away. Don’t forget to use your phone’s flashlight if you’re walking at night and pack a portable charger so you’re never without your device.

Apps Made for Travel

• Google Maps – The gold standard navigation app that offers real-time directions, transit options, and local insights to help travellers confidently find their way anywhere in the world. Tip: Download offline maps before your trip so you can navigate even in areas with poor signal.

• Rome2Rio – A multi-modal trip planner that shows how to get anywhere using planes, trains, buses, ferries, and more, with clear route comparisons.

• Waze – A community-powered navigation app that provides live traffic updates, hazard alerts, and the fastest routes based on real-time driver reports.

• NomadHer – A travel community app designed specifically for solo female travellers, offering connections, resources, and events to make exploring the world safer and more supportive.

• MayDay Safety App – A personal safety tool that sends instant emergency alerts and location updates to trusted contacts during urgent situations.

• GeoSure – A global safety-rating app that provides neighbourhood-level risk scores to help travellers choose safer routes, accommodation, and activities.

• XE Currency Converter – A reliable currency app that delivers accurate exchange rates and easy conversions for smarter budgeting abroad.

• Google Translate – A powerful language tool that translates text, speech, and images to help travellers communicate seamlessly across languages.

• Duolingo – A fun, bite-sized language-learning app that helps travellers build practical communication skills before and during their trips.

Plus, you can use the Collette Compass app as your pocket-sized travel companion. Full of city-centric information and recommendations, it’s made for you to maximize your free time on tour by finding expertly curated experiences to explore.

Companionship and Technology

Just because you’re travelling solo doesn’t mean you’re travelling alone. Sharing your location with your family and friends at home can provide you with peace of mind.

Enrich Your Travel with Connection

Whether you’re sharing photos with your loved ones back home or exchanging phone numbers with your new friends, connection is the real reason we travel. When you’re open to the possibilities of technology in your travel, the world becomes so much bigger –– and the connections so much more meaningful.

Ready to connect with the world on your own terms? In 2026, solo travellers save on select departures — designed by travellers, for travellers. Start planning your next adventure ––the world is waiting!