solo travel Archives - Tucan Travel Blog

Advice

Travel tips

Trip planning

10 reasons why travelling with friends should be your next adventure

February 13th, 2020Emma Nelson1 Comment

Gone are the days when you need to wait for a partner to whisk you away to an exotic destination. It’s 2020, and travellers from all over the globe are embracing new ways of travelling. While solo travel is still on the rise, and something we strongly believe everyone should try at least once in their lifetime, more globe-trotters are now grabbing their mates and jetting off on new-found adventures. Whether or not you are in a relationship, travelling with...

Advice

South America

Travel tips

Trip planning

What you should know before travelling to Lake Titicaca

April 17th, 2019Tanya Clover0 Comments

The Inca believed Lake Titicaca to be the birthplace of the sun. When you look at the stunning scenery of the lake, it is easy to understand why. We have compiled some of the answers for frequently asked questions when planning a trip to Lake Titicaca.

How big is Lake Titicaca?

At over 8000 square kilometers Lake Titicaca is the...

Advice

Central America

Destinations

Europe

Iceland

Peru

Photos

South America

Travel tips

Trip planning

32 Top Travel Experiences to have in your lifetime

March 22nd, 2019Emma Nelson4 Comments

The world is a treasure trove of natural beauty, unique history and ultimate adventure. Whether you are watching the sunrise over the Taj Mahal, cruising past elephants in the Okavango Delta or marvelling at the breathtaking northern lights, an amazing travel experience will stay with you for years to come, if not your lifetime! In celebration of Tucan Travel turning 32 years old we have compiled a list of the 32 top travel experiences we believe everyone...

Advice

Travel tips

Trip planning

Celebrating Solo Female Travel

March 7th, 2019Emma Nelson0 Comments

Women are travelling more than ever, breaking barriers and exploring the world. In fact solo female travel is one of the fastest developing trends the travel industry has seen in years! Solo female travel is empowering, exciting and opens you up to a world of possibilities. With so many beautiful destinations plastered across Instagram, it’s no wonder we are taking off to far flung and exotic destinations. See what you...

Advice

Europe

Travel tips

9 top tips for solo travel in Europe

February 19th, 2019Roxy Pratley0 Comments

Solo travel in Europe - Budapest - Hungary - Europe

For some, solo travel in Europe sounds intimidating, daunting and a little scary. But overcome those feelings, and you could have the most empowering experience of your life. Don’t be put off by thinking you’ll be lonely or worrying you’ll get lost. These are all things that you can overcome with a little extra planning.

Think, you can do whatever YOU want to do. No compromising your bike ride in Amsterdam...

Advice

Africa

Asia

Europe

Peru

Travel tips

Trip planning

20 Trips to Take in Your 20’s

January 29th, 2019Emma Nelson0 Comments

While there is no perfect age to hop on a plane and start travelling, there is something special about experiencing what the world has to offer in your twenties. Maybe you are fresh out of university, eager to tick off your must see destinations before committing to that 9 - 5. Perhaps you’re unsure what career path you want to go down, but what you do know is you must-see...

Advice

Destinations

Trip planning

Uncategorized

11 best tips for travelling solo

November 27th, 2018Cat Grant1 Comment

Planning to travel solo for the first time can make for mixed emotions. It can be exhilarating and daunting all at once. But travelling alone doesn’t have to be a lonely experience. In fact, it helps build your confidence and forge friendships that really can last a lifetime. So whether you’re joining a group tour, or planning your own independent trip, here are our top 11 tips for your first solo adventure abroad.

Get...

Continue Reading

FILED UNDER: Advice, Destinations, Trip planning, UncategorizedTags: single travel single traveller solo holidays solo tours solo travel travel

Tweet

Advice

Trip planning

Top destinations to travel solo

August 20th, 2018admin0 Comments

It's safe to say that any form of solo travel, whether you're travelling solo as part of a tour or completely alone is just as much about discovering yourself as much as it is about discovering a new country. So if you’ve decided to take the plunge and venture out on your own, where do you go? We’ve put together a list of our favourite destinations to travel to below.

1. The Cinque Terre

Though it is commonly known to be a romantic destination to travel to,...

Continue Reading

FILED UNDER: Advice, Trip planningTags: Costa Rica croatia group tours Independent Travel Italy Prague solo travel Thailand

Tweet

Advice

Travel tips

Why you should travel solo on a tour at least once

January 19th, 2018admin3 Comments

Let’s face it, not everyone wants to be alone. But when the travel bug has bitten there’s no stopping anyone. And with solo travel taking centre stage, we believe you should give it a go!

If you find yourself at a crossroads wanting to venture out but all of your friends and family are busy, why not take on a group adventure tour? It might just be the best decision you’ll ever make!

Say hello to creativity

Picture the scene: You’re on tour walking along the cobbled...

Continue Reading

FILED UNDER: Advice, Travel tipsTags: adventure tours group tours solo travel

Tweet