Top 25 SOLO Female Travel Bloggers for Women Adventures

11. Silvia Lawrence (Heart My Backpack)

Focus: Scandinavia, cold-weather travel
Silvia abandoned academia to explore Scandinavia’s Arctic wilderness, becoming the foremost expert on solo Nordic travel. Her blog decodes Scandinavia’s nuanced cultures—from Sami reindeer herders in Norway to Danish hygge rituals—with meticulous safety guides for extreme cold. She developed proprietary Arctic Survival Kits featuring heated insoles, emergency bivvys, and aurora forecast apps. Critically, Silvia advocates for aurora tourism ethics, fighting light pollution in Lapland and creating respectful Northern Lights viewing protocols. Her “Friluftsliv” (open-air living) philosophy teaches women to embrace Scandinavia’s harsh elements through ice-swimming tutorials and solo cross-country skiing routes.

Key Contributions:

• ❄️ Gear testing for -40°C conditions

• 🦌 Indigenous cultural sensitivity guides

• 🚫 Anti-overtourism campaigns in Iceland

• 📲 Real-time aurora alert system

12. Flora Baker (Flora the Explorer)

Focus: Voluntourism, long-term travel
A former charity worker, Flora combines slow travel with grassroots impact across 60+ countries. She created the Ethical Volunteering Vetting System—a 50-point checklist evaluating projects on local ownership, skill transfer, and child protection. Her “Guardianship Program” connects solo women with community elders in destinations like Guatemala and Nepal for cultural immersion. Flora’s “Year of Purpose” framework helps travelers align itineraries with UN Sustainable Development Goals, while her trauma-informed guides address volunteering’s emotional complexities.

Key Contributions:

• 🤝 Local partnership transparency reports

• 🧠 Mental health protocols for aid work

• 📅 Long-term residency visa strategies

• 🌱 Sustainable packing workshops

13. Shannon O’Donnell (A Little Adrift)

Focus: Responsible tourism, philanthropy
Shannon pioneered geo-tagged philanthropy through her Grassroots Project Platform, directing $250k+ to hyperlocal initiatives. Her “Travel Impact Calculator” helps women quantify carbon footprints and economic contributions. Shannon’s “Solo Savvy” series covers sensitive topics like navigating patriarchal societies in Oman and menopause management on the road. She partners with ethical elephant sanctuaries and develops “Silent Retreat” itineraries for introverted travelers.

Key Contributions:

• 🐘 Wildlife sanctuary accreditation standards

• 💵 Micro-donation integration tools

• 🧘 Wellness guides for mature travelers

• 🗺️ Community-based tourism maps

14. Liz Carlson (Young Adventuress)

Focus: New Zealand, adventure sports
Based in Queenstown, Liz demystifies extreme sports for solo women through her Female-Centric Gear Lab. She tests equipment like avalanche airbags and via ferrata kits with female physiology in mind. Her “Adventure Matchmaking” service pairs solo travelers with vetted local guides for heli-skiing or caving. Liz’s viral “Periods on Peaks” initiative normalizes menstruation in adventure travel, distributing free hygiene products at trailheads.

Key Contributions:

• 🧗‍♀️ Women’s harness fit database

• 🩸 Backcountry menstrual waste solutions

• 🚁 Disaster response training

• 📊 Risk-assessment scorecards

15. Jodi Ettenberg (Legal Nomads)

Focus: Dietary restrictions, cultural cuisine
After leaving law due to celiac disease, Jodi created the world’s largest gluten-free travel resource. Her Gluten-Free Translation Cards cover 50 languages with medical accuracy, including regional dialects. Jodi’s “Food Sovereignty Maps” highlight indigenous foodways, from Maori hangi feasts to Berber tagine traditions. She collaborates with gastroenterologists to create “Gut Rescue Kits” for food allergies and hosts supper clubs for dietary-restricted travelers.

Key Contributions:

• 🍚 Celiac-safe restaurant certifications

• 🧪 Food contamination test protocols

• 🥘 Cultural food etiquette handbooks

• 🚑 Emergency medical phrasebooks

16. Rachel Jones (Hippie in Heels)

Focus: India, Middle East
Rachel’s decade in Rajasthan birthed revolutionary Harassment Prevention Frameworks, including the “3D Rule” (Document, Distance, De-escalate). Her “Sisterhood Network” connects travelers with local women for escorted market visits. Rachel’s “Modesty Mapping” tool visualizes regional dress codes using heat maps, while her Hindi phrasebook focuses on boundary-setting phrases. She recently launched crisis shelters for female travelers in Delhi and Marrakech.

Key Contributions:

• 👗 Adaptive clothing designs

• 📵 Anti-spy camera detection guides

• 🚨 Emergency tuk-tuk hailing system

• 🤲 Cultural appropriation avoidance

17. Monica Stott (The Travel Hack)

Focus: Family solo travel, parenting
Monica redefines “solo” for mothers through her Mum Getaway Planning Service, which coordinates childcare swaps between traveling parents. Her “Time-Banking System” helps mothers trade babysitting hours internationally. Monica’s “Stealth Packing” techniques conceal breast pumps and baby monitors in stylish bags, while her “Micro-Escapes” concept promotes 24-hour parental recharges near home.

Key Contributions:

• 👶 Airport lactation room database

• ⏱️ 72-hour custody-sharing templates

• 👜 Diaper bag to designer bag conversions

• 🧳 “Guilt-Free Departure” emotional guides

18. Agness Walewinder (eTramping)

Focus: Ultra-budget travel, hiking
Agness proves adventure requires wealth, not wealth. Her *$25/Day Challenge Templates* include barter-based travel tactics and wild food foraging guides. She’s walked 8,000+ km hitchhiking across continents, documenting gender-specific strategies like “Trucker Safety Ratings.” Agness’ “Invisible Packing” method fits 30+ items into a 12L bag, and her “Work-for-Stay” directory lists farms/hostels trading labor for lodging.

Key Contributions:

• 🥾 Women’s budget hiking shoe reviews

• 🆓 Free accommodation networks

• 🧭 Stealth camping location maps

• 🤝 Barter phrasebooks

19. Megan Starr (Megan Starr)

Focus: Northern Europe, sustainability
Megan’s Carbon-Neutral Itinerary Calculator offsets emissions via Arctic reforestation projects. She created the “Green Visa” initiative lobbying for eco-friendly travel privileges. Her “Zero-Waste Nomad Kit” eliminates single-use plastics, featuring foldable silicone utensils and water-purifying headscarves. Megan partners with Sami communities on “Reindeer Post” – carbon-negative parcel delivery by sled.

Key Contributions:

• ♻️ Plastic-free city guides

• 🌲 Indigenous-led eco-tours

• 📦 Sustainable souvenir standards

• ❄️ Climate-positive gear rentals

20. Bethany Salvon (Beers and Beans)

Focus: USA road trips, van conversions
Bethany’s Vehicle Self-Defense Modifications include hidden compartments and emergency engine cutoffs. Her “Route Roulette” app generates safe, scenic routes avoiding high-crime areas. Bethany’s “Stealth Vanishing” technique teaches women to blend into RV communities, while her “Garage Network” connects travelers with mechanics offering free safety checks.

Key Contributions:

• 🚐 Covert sleeping pod designs

• ⛽ Women-run repair shop directory

• 🚨 Highway emergency protocols

21. Amanda Williams (A Dangerous Business)

Focus: Literary travel, Tolkien trails
Amanda transforms fiction into reality through Book-Themed Route Planning, like her “Lord of the Rings” trek through New Zealand with elvish translation guides. Her “Bibliophile Bookings” service matches solo travelers with literature-inspired accommodations (e.g., Brontë-themed B&Bs). Amanda’s “Plot Twist Protocols” prepare women for itinerary disruptions using narrative coping techniques.

Key Contributions:

• 📖 Author homeland pilgrimages

• 🧝 Fantasy cosplay safety

• ✍️ Writing retreat collaborations

• 🗡️ Historical reenactment ethics

22. Nellie Huang (Wild Junket)

Focus: Emerging destinations, indigenous tourism
Nellie’s Tribal Etiquette Handbooks are co-created with 30+ indigenous groups, covering sacred site taboos and gift-giving customs. Her “Decolonized Mapping” project removes colonial place names, while “Voice Amplification Tours” direct profits to local storytellers. Nellie’s “Borderless Birth” initiative supports pregnant travelers in remote regions.

Key Contributions:

• 🗣️ Indigenous language audio primers

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Homestay vetting systems

• 🌋 Geopolitical risk forecasts

• 🤰 Maternal travel health kits

23. Alyssa Ramos (My Life’s a Trip)

Focus: Solo photography, content creation
Alyssa’s Camera Concealment Techniques include hijab lens slots and tripod-disguising walking sticks. Her “Solo Shot Academy” teaches timed photography using AI pose prediction. Alyssa developed “Content Safaris” – group shoots in risky locations with security details. She partners with camera brands on women’s gear like anti-theft bra holsters.

Key Contributions:

• 📷 Discreet gear modification tutorials

• 🤖 AI composition assistants

• 👒 Culturally adaptive photo wear

• 🔒 Equipment tracking tattoos

24. Gemma Thompson (Two Scots Abroad)

Focus: Festival travel, music tourism
Gemma’s Event Safety Squad System deploys trained volunteers at festivals like Glastonbury. Her “Beat Sync” app alerts users to crowd surges, while “Sober Raving” guides cover substance-free enjoyment. Gemma’s “Tent Fortification Kits” prevent theft, and she organizes women-only camping zones.

Key Contributions:

• 🔊 Ear protection fashion lines

• 🎪 Festival assault response training

• 💧 Hydration pack innovations

• 🎶 Underground music venue ratings

25. Sabina Trojanova (Girl vs Globe)

Focus: Plus-size travel, body positivity
Sabina’s Size-Inclusive Activity Guides certify airlines, spas, and adventure operators on equipment sizing and accessibility. Her “Style Without Borders” campaign pressures brands to extend plus-size activewear globally. Sabina’s “Seat Savior” cushions adapt narrow transport seats, and she curates body-positive retreats in Bali and Greece.

Key Contributions:

• ✈️ Airline seat size database

• 🩱 Adaptive swimwear designs

• 🧘‍♀️ Size-diverse yoga retreats

• 📏 Gear dimension calculators