My Story
How I Got Started Solo Traveling
What is special about this site? How can I help you?
I started this site for various reasons that all added up to helping women find their way.
The first reason is that I just love giving and sharing my discoveries and wins! Sharing the hidden gems of a city with any traveler gives me joy!
This site has various posts from mostly European cities! I specialize in top-notch recommendations for hotels, restaurants, packing tips, and more!
Although I cater mostly to solo female travelers, everyone can find value in my itinerary posts!
Meet Melissa
Founder & Solo Travel Expert
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Melissa! And I arrived at this point through a series of twists and turns, none of which I was ever expecting. But the unexpected paths bring you to the places you need to go.
My first solo travel adventure started in 2010 before we had the internet in our hands on our phones!
Over the years, I’ve experienced much personal growth and accomplishment from solo traveling through the whole of Europe and other parts of the world.
But, at first, I couldn’t enjoy the solitary time I had with myself. A large part of me was convinced I would have more fun with a partner. Turns out that going alone is just what I needed.
At one time or another, we can all find ourselves in a place in our life where it seems everyone else has it figured out. Maybe your best friend just got married.
Perhaps your sibling just had a baby. Or, a co-worker just got promoted over you. You may find yourself feeling pretty lost and alone.
This is the time you should consider a solo trip to help you get back to you!
Where DO I Come From, and Where am I Now?
Melissa Byron – Solo Travel Expert
I grew up in a small town outside of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. I moved away from Boston when I was 23 to live in Los Angeles. After many years living in LA, I returned to Boston briefly, then moved back to LA.
I have a love-hate relationship with Los Angeles, which I would say is pretty common. LA has a lot of reasons to love the city, but just as many to hate the city. Hello, traffic!
In 2012 I decided to wave goodbye to Los Angeles and move up to Seattle, Washington. Seattle is truly an incredible city that I feel so lucky to have lived in.
After 5 years of loving the Pacific Northwest, I longed to live in Europe.
In 2017 I was able to make my dream come true, and I moved to Berlin, Germany. Berlin was my home for three and a half years!
In early 2021, I decided it was time to return to the United States and embark on a new adventure that last for just 2 years.
In May of 2023, I relocated to Athens, Greece!
a few of my favorite things
Favorite movie
Under The Tuscan Sun
Coffee order
Oat Milk Latte
Couldn’t live without
My sleep mask
Favorite destination
Sifnos, Greece
My guilty pleasure
Aperol Spritz
Favorite Color
Soft coastal blue
On repeat
Florence & The Machine
Currently Binging
Selling Sunset
I Specialize In
Support
I am here to support other women who are feeling a little lost and misaligned in life. Let solo travel be the light to guide your way.
Encouragement
I want to really encourage women to get out there and explore the world. So what if you don’t have a travel partner!?
Inspiration
My travel itineraries and guide posts are here to inspire and guide you around the world. Each guide is crafted with my travel expertise.