The Trundi blog
Budget tips, packing lists and destination guides for people who travel alone.
Destination Guide
A First-Timer's Solo Guide to Lisbon
Why Lisbon is one of the easiest cities in Europe to travel alone, and how to spend four days there without overplanning.
10 October 2026 · 6 min read
Destination Guide
Solo in Kyoto: A Practical City Guide
How to see Kyoto's temples without the crowds, where to stay, and why this is one of the calmest cities to travel through alone.
9 October 2026 · 5 min read
Destination Guide
Mexico City Alone: Neighborhoods, Food, and Getting Around
Mexico City rewards slow exploring. Here's where to base yourself, what to eat, and how to get around without a car.
8 October 2026 · 6 min read
Destination Guide
Prague Solo: Old Town, New Town, and Where to Actually Eat
Prague is compact, cheap by Western European standards, and easy to navigate alone. Here's how to spend three or four days there.
7 October 2026 · 5 min read
Destination Guide
Hoi An Without the Rush: A Slow Solo Guide
Vietnam's lantern town rewards a slower pace. Here's why Hoi An might be the calmest stop on a Southeast Asia solo trip.
6 October 2026 · 6 min read
Destination Guide
Tbilisi: The Solo City Everyone Underrates
Georgia's capital mixes cheap flights, incredible food, and sulfur bathhouses into one of Europe's best-value solo trips.
5 October 2026 · 6 min read
Destination Guide
Solo Travel in Medellín: What the Reputation Gets Wrong
Medellín's past overshadows its present. Here's how to actually enjoy the city solo, and the simple precautions that make it easy.
4 October 2026 · 6 min read
Destination Guide
Chiang Mai for Solo Travelers Who Want to Slow Down
Northern Thailand's digital nomad hub is also one of the easiest, cheapest places to extend a solo trip by a week you didn't plan for.
3 October 2026 · 6 min read
Destination Guide
Ljubljana: Europe's Most Walkable, Most Underrated Capital
Slovenia's tiny capital is consistently ranked among Europe's safest, and it's small enough to properly see in two days alone.
2 October 2026 · 5 min read
Destination Guide
Seoul Solo: A City Built for Eating and Exploring Alone
Single-seat restaurants, a spotless subway, and 24-hour everything make Seoul one of Asia's most solo-friendly big cities.
1 October 2026 · 6 min read
Budget
12 budget tips every solo traveler should know
Travelling alone means no one to split costs with. Here's how to stretch your money without missing out.
28 September 2026 · 6 min read
Destination Guide
Cape Town Solo: Plan Smart, Then Go Enjoy It
Table Mountain, world-class coastline, and incredible food make Cape Town one of Africa's best solo trips, with a bit of planning.
27 September 2026 · 5 min read
Destination Guide
Buenos Aires Alone: Tango, Steak, and Very Late Dinners
Argentina's capital runs on its own clock. Here's how to adjust to it, and why it's one of South America's best solo cities.
26 September 2026 · 5 min read
Destination Guide
Iceland's Ring Road Solo: The Easiest Road Trip on Earth
Low crime, flawless roads, and glaciers around every bend make Iceland's Ring Road one of the simplest solo trips you can plan.
25 September 2026 · 5 min read
Destination Guide
Marrakech Solo: Getting Lost in the Medina, on Purpose
Morocco's most intense city rewards travelers who plan a little and then let themselves wander. Here's how to do both.
24 September 2026 · 5 min read
Destination Guide
Budapest Solo: Thermal Baths, Ruin Bars, and the Danube at Night
Hungary's capital is cheap, dramatic, and easy to navigate alone. Here's how to spend three days split across both sides of the river.
23 September 2026 · 5 min read
Cheap Flights
How to Actually Find Cheap Flights for a Solo Trip
Past “use Skyscanner”: the actual habits that get solo travelers meaningfully cheaper flights, not just marginally cheaper ones.
22 September 2026 · 5 min read
Cheap Flights
The Best (and Worst) Months to Book Flights
Flight prices follow patterns that are more predictable than they feel. Here's what the data and the booking-window advice actually mean in practice.
21 September 2026 · 4 min read
Cheap Flights
Flexible Date Search: The Underused Flight-Booking Trick
A one-setting change on most flight search engines that regularly saves solo travelers real money, and how to use it properly.
20 September 2026 · 4 min read
Cheap Flights
Budget Airlines in Southeast Asia Worth Knowing
AirAsia, Scoot, VietJet, and the others: what's actually worth booking, and the fees that catch first-timers out.
19 September 2026 · 5 min read
Cheap Flights
Budget Airlines in Europe: What to Know Before You Book
Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, and the fee structures that turn a cheap fare into an expensive one if you're not prepared.
18 September 2026 · 4 min read
Packing Tips
The Honest Carry-On-Only Packing List for Two Weeks Solo
What actually fits in one bag for a two-week solo trip, without the unrealistic minimalist-influencer version of this list.
17 September 2026 · 6 min read
Cheap Flights
How Flight Error Fares and Mistake Deals Actually Work
Those unbelievably cheap flight deals are real, occasionally. Here's how to actually find them, and what to know before booking one.
16 September 2026 · 5 min read
Cheap Flights
What Budget Airlines Don't Tell You (Until You're at the Gate)
The fee surprises that catch first-time budget flyers off guard, and how to avoid every single one of them.
15 September 2026 · 4 min read
Cheap Flights
Using Stopovers to See Two Destinations for One Flight
A long layover can become a free extra trip. Here's how stopover programs work and how to actually use one.
14 September 2026 · 5 min read
Packing Tips
What to Actually Pack for Unpredictable Weather
Shoulder-season trips and mixed climates need a different packing approach than a straightforward beach or ski trip. Here's how to handle it.
13 September 2026 · 5 min read
Packing Tips
The Digital Packing List: Apps and Documents Every Solo Traveler Needs
Beyond what goes in your bag, here's the digital checklist that actually prevents the stressful moments on a solo trip.
12 September 2026 · 5 min read
Packing Tips
Packing for a Trip That Crosses Several Climates
Desert one week, mountains the next: how to pack for a genuinely varied solo itinerary without bringing two separate wardrobes.
11 September 2026 · 5 min read
Packing Tips
The Solo Traveler's Tech Kit, Minus the Stuff You Don't Need
What tech actually earns a spot in a solo traveler's bag, and what's just extra weight most people regret bringing.
10 September 2026 · 5 min read
Packing Tips
What First-Time Solo Travelers Almost Always Overpack
The patterns in what comes home unused, and the mindset shift that fixes overpacking for good.
9 September 2026 · 4 min read
Packing Tips
A Realistic Toiletries Kit for Carry-On Only
Fitting toiletries into a carry-on without sacrificing basic comfort, and the liquid rules that catch people out.
8 September 2026 · 5 min read
Packing Tips
Laundry on the Road: How to Actually Do It
The practical options for washing clothes mid-trip, from hostel machines to the sink-and-detergent-sheet method.
7 September 2026 · 5 min read
Travel Facts
Surprising Passport Power Facts Most Travelers Don't Know
What “passport power” actually measures, and some of the more surprising visa-free access patterns around the world.
6 September 2026 · 4 min read
Travel Facts
Why the “Cheapest” Countries Aren't Always the Cheapest to Visit
Cost-of-living rankings and actual travel costs tell different stories. Here's the gap, and why it matters for budgeting a trip.
5 September 2026 · 5 min read
Travel Facts
Time Zone Quirks That Catch Travelers Off Guard
Half-hour offsets, countries that don't observe daylight saving, and other time zone oddities worth knowing before you plan a trip.
4 September 2026 · 4 min read
Travel Facts
Odd but True Airport Facts Worth Knowing
From unusual airport features to overlooked practical details, a few airport facts that are genuinely useful (and some just fun).
3 September 2026 · 4 min read
Travel Facts
Currency Quirks: Countries Where Cash Still Rules
Despite the global shift to cards and digital payments, several destinations still run largely on cash. Here's where, and why it's worth knowing before you go.
2 September 2026 · 4 min read
Travel Facts
Little-Known Entry Requirements That Surprise First-Time Travelers
Beyond the visa question: the passport validity rules, proof-of-onward-travel checks, and other entry details that trip people up.
1 September 2026 · 5 min read
Travel Trends
Why Solo Travel Keeps Growing
Solo travel has moved from a niche choice to a mainstream one. Here's what's actually driving that shift.
31 August 2026 · 4 min read
Travel Trends
The Rise of the Micro-Gap-Year
A shorter, more frequent version of the traditional gap year is becoming common among people who can't, or don't want to, take a full year off.
30 August 2026 · 4 min read
Travel Trends
Digital Nomad Visas and What They Mean for Solo Travelers
A growing number of countries now offer visas built specifically for remote workers. Here's what that actually changes for a longer solo trip.
29 August 2026 · 5 min read
Travel Trends
How AI Is Actually Changing the Way People Plan Trips
Beyond the hype, here's what AI-assisted trip planning genuinely does differently from the spreadsheet-and-fifty-tabs approach.
28 August 2026 · 4 min read
Travel Trends
Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations Gaining Attention from Solo Travelers
A handful of destinations that have quietly become popular with solo travelers looking for something less crowded than the usual list.
27 August 2026 · 4 min read
Safety & Practical Tips
Solo Travel Safety Habits That Actually Matter
Past the generic “trust your instincts” advice: the specific, practical habits that make the real difference for solo travelers.
26 August 2026 · 5 min read
Safety & Practical Tips
How to Meet People on a Solo Trip Without Trying Too Hard
Solo doesn't have to mean isolated. Here are the settings and habits that make meeting people happen naturally, not forced.
25 August 2026 · 5 min read
Safety & Practical Tips
What to Do If Your Card Gets Declined Abroad
A declined card mid-trip is stressful but usually fixable. Here's the actual troubleshooting order, and how to prevent it in the first place.
24 August 2026 · 4 min read
Safety & Practical Tips
Staying Connected Abroad Without a Huge Roaming Bill
eSIMs, local SIM cards, and the roaming traps to avoid, so you're not paying a fortune for data on a solo trip.
23 August 2026 · 4 min read
Safety & Practical Tips
Solo Travel Burnout Is Real, Here's How to Handle It Mid-Trip
Even a trip you're genuinely excited about can hit a wall. Here's what solo travel burnout actually looks like, and what helps.
22 August 2026 · 5 min read
Safety & Practical Tips
Travel Insurance for Solo Trips: What to Actually Look For
Beyond “get some insurance”: the specific coverage details that matter most for a solo traveler, and the gaps worth checking for.
21 August 2026 · 5 min read
Safety & Practical Tips
Solo Dining: How to Actually Enjoy Eating Alone
The specific mental shift and practical habits that turn solo dining from awkward to genuinely enjoyable.
20 August 2026 · 4 min read
Safety & Practical Tips
The First 24 Hours of a Solo Trip: How to Settle In Fast
The first day sets the tone for the whole trip. Here's how to use it to settle in quickly instead of feeling overwhelmed.
19 August 2026 · 5 min read