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8 guides for travelling on your own, newest first.

A woman in a sarong walks alone along the turquoise shore of Bacalar lagoon toward a wooden pier at golden hourBudget Solo

Bacalar on One Budget: Solo Costs, Labelled

The lagoon of seven colours without paying for two. A clear-eyed look at what a solo week in Bacalar can cost, with every number labelled as an estimate.

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A woman works on a laptop on a sunny balcony in Mexico City's Roma neighbourhood framed by jacaranda treesLong-Stay & Remote Work

A Month in Mexico City: Solo Long-Stay Plan

How to choose a neighbourhood, set up a work routine, and build a small life in Mexico City for four weeks or longer as a solo traveller.

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A woman in a sun hat cycles alone past pastel houses on a cobbled street in Antigua Guatemala with a volcano behindSolo Social

Antigua Guatemala Solo: How to Meet People

Travelling alone does not have to mean eating alone every night. Practical ways to find company in Antigua, from cooking classes to volcano hikes.

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A woman traveling alone sits with a carry-on suitcase in a sunlit Mexican bus station checking a printed ticketSolo Safety

Solo on Mexican Buses: The ADO Playbook

First-class buses are how most solo travellers cross Mexico. Here is how to choose classes, book, board and arrive with less stress.

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