Looking for suggestions for solo travelling . I’m a recently retired , 58 years old and hoping to get some suggestions . I haven’t travelled on my own since I was in my early twenties . I am not feeling to keen on solo part, but I do want to get travelling so thought this was a good place to start

Solo Women Travelers is a supportive community and very good resource!

Lyndsay I came here to recommend this group as well!

Anne-Mar me three.

Anne Ditto.

Also this group: Solo In Style: Women Over 50 Travelling Solo & Loving It!

Lyndsay I belong to another wonderful FB group called “She Hit Refresh”. Lots of amazing travel ideas and great support for women!

Lyndsay any for men?

Join there Facebook group solo travellers over 50...i think that's what it's called. Tons of suggestions

Sue I need to convince my MIL to join Facebook for the sole purpose of joining these groups. She’s keen to travel but not all alone.

Alexia for her, check out the JourneyWoman newsletter! They are so age-inclusive, and have suggestions for beginners and those that are more adventurous. They also have opportunities to connect with fellow travellers while abroad, if a full out tour is not your thing. I mean, they have articles on 'what to wear for the 80+ traveller', these women are serious about having an awesome time travelling. https://journeywoman.com/older-adventuress/
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Holly thank you for sharing this!!!

I spent 5 weeks in Thailand when I turned 50. I backpacked and found places to stay as I went.
It was lovely. I’d highly recommend it (just avoid the southern provinces where there is some religious strife).

It is a very safe place for solo women travellers.

Drew Thailand is very good . I was there for 3 months in 2019

I’m in a similar position. I’ve travelled once on my own and found it quite lonely. I’m thinking small group travel may be a good option.

You might think about how you would travel. For example, while it can be pricey, cruises allow for singles to easily join in activities and day tours. (Most don't have single cabins though and normally charge you double. Check into specials or single cabins.) In land accommodation, think of B&B's (not airbnb - the real kind) and hostels (for all ages these days) that offer opportunities for social times, shared outings. Many hostels have private rooms as well as the more traditional dorms.

You can also book package tours, you will most likely end up in a group of travellers. You can look at Portugal Getaways or Exoticca or G Adventure small group tours.

Don’t know if river cruising interests you, but it’s great for solo travellers. Small, intimate ships with maybe 120 passengers. Very safe and you’re extremely well taken care of. Shore excursions are included and all organized for you. On such small ships, you’ll always end up with new friends.

I recommend Tokyo. Not a cheap destination, however great food and very safe for solo traveling

BTW, there are solo travel Facebook groups.

Iceland- I did it solo and felt very safe!