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10 Safest Cities In Europe For Solo Female Travelers (2023)

August 30, 2023 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

10 Safest Cities In Europe For Solo Female Travelers (2023)

When traveling alone as a woman, it’s important to know which destinations are safe. We’ve gathered the safest cities in Europe for solo female travelers!

The mainstream media plays a big part in convincing people (especially parents) that traveling as a solo female is automatically dangerous, lonely or generally a potentially bad idea, but this negative stereotyping couldn’t be further from the truth.

I’ve traveled all over the world as a solo female and can vouch for all the beautiful destinations where I never once felt out of place or in danger.

While I always recommend staying aware of your surroundings and not walking around alone at night in questionable neighborhoods, traveling alone builds confidence, personality and I’m grateful to say it has gifted me with countless treasured friends made on the road.

If you’re thinking about planning a trip, don’t hold yourself back — just go! To give you some inspiration, here are a few of my favorite cities in Europe — perfect for women traveling alone!

10 Safest Cities In Europe For Solo Female Travelers

Safest European Cities For Solo Female Travelers

Dublin, Ireland

The Irish capital is one of the best European cities for solo female travelers as well as an incredibly fun place to visit — thanks to the Irish’s famous hospitality and amicable nature! The men (and women) have a contagious zest for life and you can easily get swept along and enjoy yourself in the company of friendly locals.

Try staying in a hostel to meet some travel buddies. The best hostels will be around the center, close to where the action is, so it’ll never be a long walk home unaccompanied at night.

Dublin is great for variety too — it’s not all just pubs and cobbled streets! Just a short distance from the city are incredible sights like the Giant’s Causeway and the Cliffs of Moher, both a must-see.

Best Dublin Hotels For Solo Travelers

Wren Urban Nest, Wynn’s Hotel, Temple Bar Inn

 Read more: How to Spend a Layover in Dublin, Ireland

Solo Travel In Europe: The Safest European Cities For Solo Female Travelers

Rome, Italy

Whether you’re going to visit for the world-class food, or to marvel at the gorgeous sights, Rome is a city filled with travelers, locals and students alike. With such a mix of people, you can easily forget you’re traveling alone.

There are hostels around every corner, but if you’re looking to stay in luxury, then stay in the garden-filled Via Veneto District. Common sense applies here just like in every city, so look out for pickpockets, especially on public transport and in busy tourist spots like the Colosseum.

Best Rome Hotels For Solo Travelers

Luxury Navona, Pantheon Unique Rooms, Barberini Dream

 Read more: Where To Stay In Rome (The Best Neighborhoods & Hotels) and Rome Travel Tips: Safety, Budget Tips, When to Visit, Packing & More!

10 Safest Cities In Europe For Solo Female Travelers

Paris, France

Now we all know Paris’s reputation as a romantic couple’s destination, but let’s be honest,  there’s more to it than that! The iconic city is full of beauty, charm and historical intrigue. The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées are all within walking distance of each other and the Metro is perfectly safe during daylight and early evening.

For a real feel of Paris, stay in the beautiful Montmartre District, filled with Parisian delights around every corner — and walk into the center each day for sightseeing.

Best Paris Hotels For Solo Travelers

Hotel Elysees Opera, Grand Hotel Amelot, Hotel Aiglon

 Read more: The Best Ways To Meet New People While Traveling

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik has adopted the best elements of Croatia’s laidback Mediterranean vibe which makes it an amazing place to travel on your own as a female. Also known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, this city is a popular tourist destination where you can spend hours wandering stone streets, enjoying world class seafood or people watching in outdoor cafes.

Staying in the center and visiting casual restaurants is a great way to meet people or, if you’d rather go it alone, there’s an abundance of historical landmarks and museums around town that will keep you entertained.

Best Dubrovnik Hotels For Solo Travelers

Dubrovnik Sweet House, Stayeva 11, City Hotel Dubrovnik

 Read more: These 10 Photos Will Make You Want to Sail Around Croatia

10 European Cities For Solo Female Travelers

Berlin, Germany

A city full of artists and history in equal measure, Berlin is an electrifying trip that will leave you inspired and wanting to come back for more. The socially progressive attitude that’s been around for decades means that there are a lot of locals and solo travelers in Berlin.

The city is spread out, so it doesn’t feel crowded and going on a walking art or museum tour will give you the chance to get to know some new people and give you a feel for the popular areas like Mitte, Tiergarten or Kreuzberg.

Best Berlin Hotels For Solo Travelers

Boutique Hotel Chateau Royal, Casa Camper Berlin, Hotel Palace Berlin

Bruges, Belgium

The impossibly charming city of Bruges is small enough to walk absolutely everywhere, giving you the chance to get to know the gorgeous canals, towers and gardens it’s famous for. If you’re looking to relax, then it’s the perfect destination for a solo traveler as the pace of life is slow and there’s not a lot of action after dark. Enjoy Belgian chocolate and beer and wander the cobbled streets to your heart’s content in this quiet Belgian gem.

Best Bruges Hotels For Solo Travelers

Hotel Biskajer, Hotel Terbrughe, Hotel De Orangerie

Read more: The BEST Weekend Getaways in Europe (And Where to Stay!)

10 Safest Cities In Europe For Solo Female Travelers

Vienna, Austria

Filled with breathtaking architecture, coffee taverns and one of the best historic centers in Europe, Vienna is surprisingly easy to navigate considering how much there is packed into it. Between Baroque castles and Imperial palaces there’s no shortage of sights to see that will also be filled with fellow travelers if you’re after some company.

Best Vienna Hotels For Solo Travelers

Boutiquehotel Das Tyrol, Grand Ferdinand Vienna, Boutique Hotel Nossek

Bergen, Norway

This beautiful waterfront city is built at the foot of some of Norway’s most spectacular mountains and is right on the edge of the water, making you feel like you’re really in the heart of Scandinavia.

As one of the most developed countries in the world, Norway is one of the best places for solo female travel — and the pastel colored fishing town of Bergen is well-removed from any big city potential dangers. The biggest threat is to your budget — it’s a notoriously expensive country!

Best Bergen Hotels For Solo Travelers

Magic Hotel & Apartments Kløverhuset, Det Hanseatiske Hotel, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Bergen

Read more: How to Travel in Norway on a Budget

Reykjavik, Iceland

Abundant in natural beauty in every direction and officially the safest country in the world (and one of the safest countries for women to travel) Iceland is a strong contender for one of the best solo female travel destinations. Staying in Reykjavik will give you the chance to experience Icelandic life in the city and see some incredible sights like the Hallgrímskirkja Church.

You’ll find waterfalls, icy-blue fjords and black sand beaches on popular routes like the Ring Road — and if you want some travel buddies for the trip, the sociable hostels around Reykjavik are the perfect places to find fellow adventurers.

Best Reykjavik Hotels For Solo Travelers

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel, City Center Hotel, Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels

 Read more: What to Pack for a Trip to Iceland

10 European Cities For Solo Female Travelers

London, England

Traveling as a solo female in London really couldn’t be easier. The polite and accommodating nature of many local people combined with the breakneck pace of ever-evolving and multinational culture means you’ll feel welcome while always having something to do.

To see why London is championed as a foodie capital, lose yourself in the markets of Shoreditch, Brick Lane or Camden Town — or for theatre and nightlife, try the buzzing West End. Walking around London can be tricky thanks to its sprawling layout, so ask around if you’re unsure about public transport routes and know how to get back to your place to avoid paying a hefty taxi fare.

Best London Hotels For Solo Travelers

The Chesterfield Mayfair, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Rubens At The Palace

 Read more: Top Things to Do in London

10 European Cities For Solo Female Travelers
 
Plan Your Trip

After traveling consistently for over 13 years, we’ve come to trust and rely on a few websites to help us find the best deals on flights and accommodation.

Flights: Going is the first place we check when searching for cheap flights. If you sign up for their email alerts, you’ll receive flight deals at up to 90% off. I have traveled all over the world using their flight deals.

Accommodation: Booking.com offers savings on hotels, apartments, and villas in 80,000 destinations worldwide. You can browse hotel reviews and find the guaranteed best price on hotels for all budgets.

Travel Insurance: We never travel without a travel insurance policy because it’s not worth the risk! We use and trust Visitors Coverage, which we’ve used for the past 10 years.

Let us book your trip! Looking for a Travel Advisor to help you plan your trip? Contact us here for more information!

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Solo Travel In Europe: The Safest European Cities For Solo Female Travelers

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Aldi launches an affordable back-to-uni range that’s everything we wish we had when we were students

August 30, 2023 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

Aldi launches an affordable back-to-uni range that’s everything we wish we had when we were students

These budget buys would’ve definitely been uni staples for us

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The SECRET WEAPON for Unique Photos Indoors & Out (VIDEO)

August 30, 2023 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

The SECRET WEAPON for Unique Photos Indoors & Out (VIDEO)

We’re all looking for  creative edge to help us capture photos in the camera that stand out from the crowd. Today’s tutorial from the In Your Fayes YouTube channel provides a fun hack using a simple “accessory” we’re sure you have at home.

Instructor Faye is a Dutch photographer known for eye-catching portraits. In this episode she demonstrates how to use a simple mirror to create images with interesting reflections. If portraiture isn’t your thing, this technique can easily be adapted for other purposes like macro, product imagery, and more.

Faye says she frequently uses a mirror in her work because “it offers endless possibilities” that change the look of an image simply by rotating the reflective surface. You can place the mirror on a table, above or below your subject, and off to either side. As she notes, experimentation is the key.

While Faye is in the studio for this shoot, with her model illuminated by light streaming through a window, it’s easy to do this wherever you’re shooting with natural light indoors or out.

As a bonus, portrait photographers will pick up some great tips on posing and directing a model while watching this nine-minute lesson. You’ll also see how to manipulate a mirror for interesting compositions for all sorts of subjects while paying attention to the direction of ambient light as it reflects off the surface.

Faye prefers to take a subtle approach without making the mirror too prominent in the frame—using it to “add an interesting touch” while often filling in shadows and adding a twinkle in her subject’s eyes. Faye’s beautiful demonstration images contain captions with all the relevant technical information, so you’ll know exactly how she captured the shots.

The bottom line is that you’re only limited by your imagination when using this method. As you’ll see, interesting vertical photos are part of the game when you stand the mirror up next to one side of a subject or object.

Faye gets even more creative by adding a hand-held light tube to throw a bit of color and dimension into several images for a really nice effect. Another interesting approach it to have the model hold the mirror with her arms or body wrapped around the reflective surface. Adding brief text on the mirror is also a way to grab attention and tell a story with your photos.

Faye’s YouTube channel has numerous other lessons with simple tips and tricks, so be sure to pay a visit after watching this video.

And don’t miss the important tutorial we posted earlier, explaining how to safely and effectively clean your camera’s sensor and avoid distracting dust spots on your work.

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Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Announced

August 30, 2023 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Announced

Sony just announced the second generation of their pro-level 16-35mm f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II. This new version is substantially lighter and smaller than the original 16-35mm f/2.8, and it focuses more closely, too. Sony says it will ship in Fall 2023 for an MSRP of $2300.

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