I’m Hazel, a British travel blogger based near London, in England.
I have travelled solo throughout most of Europe, and I’m here to help you do the same.
Solo travel is a different experience to travelling with a group, and I aim to help solo travellers get the information and confidence they need to get out there and do it.
For destinations, you will find a focus on European countries such as Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Scotland and Spain (including Madeira and the Canary Islands). I have travelled to these destinations numerous times and have published some extensive travel guides to help you get the most out of your visit.
I travel regularly between London and Edinburgh for my day job, so I am well-versed in both cities, and I’m happy to be your local travel guide!
If you’re a fan of islands, you might be interested in Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Mallorca, Madeira, Malta and Cyprus. For the Canary Islands, I have a post which compares all 8 Canary Islands to help you decide which one is best for you.
I spent 20 years of my life working in kitchens, eventually becoming a head chef, so of course food is a big part of my travel life. The first thing I do in any new country is check out the local food scene. My most popular food posts include my guides to eating in Madeira, food from Naples, restaurants in Alberobello and food from Puglia, Italy.
You may also notice New York City has sneaked into my blog… of course NYC is not in Europe, but it’s my favourite city outside of Europe, and I hope to expand this site to include more of the USA one day.
I also have a few shopping round-up posts; the most popular is my Harry Potter-themed gifts post, followed by my Travel Essentials post and my list of Best Travel Books. I have lots of travel book lists for the bookworms amongst us. All books can be purchased on Amazon.
In case you were wondering, the Harry Potter gifts post came off the back of my Harry Potter locations series, which provides details on many Harry Potter filming locations in England and Scotland. Please note these posts are not affiliated with JK Rowling or Warner Bros Studios in any way – they are my own words and my own opinions only.
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This blog was named in the Feedspot Top UK Solo Female Bloggers list in 2024 and 2025.
For press and media requests, please email blog.hazelstravels@gmail.com.
Popular Posts from Hazel’s Travels
Solo travel
- Solo Travel Myths Debunked: What Travelling Alone is Really Like
- How to Plan Your First Solo Trip: A Beginner’s Guide
- How to Avoid Solo Travel Burnout: Finding the Right Balance
- The 10 Best Solo Traveller Apps to Download
- 19 Empowering Solo Female Travel Quotes
- Why You Should Travel Solo: The Benefits of Travelling Alone
- Tips for Solo Female Travellers: How to Make the Most of Your Travels
- Solo Travel for Introverts: How to Embrace Being Out of Your Comfort Zone
Solo Travel in Europe
- Best European Cities for History: Solo Traveller Favourites
- The Best European Cities for Art: A Solo Traveller’s Guide
- Ultimate Guide: Solo Female Travel in Europe Q&A
Travel Tips
- Long Air Travel Tips: A Guide to Long Haul Flights.
- Tips for Travelling in Italy: Your Essential Q&A Guide
- Tips for Travel in Europe: Your Essential Q&A Guide
- Tips for Digital Nomads: Essential Tools to Make Your Life Easier
Travel Books
- The Best Travel and Adventure Books of All Time
- 10 Inspiring Books by Solo Female Travellers
- 10 Best Travel Audiobooks: Solo Traveller Picks
- Non-Fiction Books About Travel, by Travellers
- 10 Marvellous Novels & Books set in Puglia, Italy
- The Best Travel Coffee Table Books to Inspire Wanderlust
- 10 Funny Travel Books to Make You Laugh
- Historical Travel Books by Female Explorers Through The Ages
