Have you ever thought about traveling alone? To some readers, that question might seem silly. But if you're a woman, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
With the recent story of traveler Juliana Marins—who explored the world’s most beautiful places on her own—I became even more aware of the power of being a woman on the move. Traveling on your own isn’t just about courage: it’s about desire, choice, and freedom.
Traveling alone is still a political act. Not because every woman who packs her bags to experience the world wants to challenge some kind of structure, but because, at some point, she ends up doing just that. Even today, many female travelers hear questions like “Are you really going alone?” or “Aren’t you afraid?” when, in reality, they just want to experience a destination freely, at their own pace, and independently.
In fact, I recently read the book “What If I Die Tomorrow?” by Felipa Fonseca Silva, which portrays the life of an 80-year-old woman who lives alone, without any fears or reservations about being who she is. It’s not a book about travel, but about autonomy. And it made me reflect a lot on the comings and goings of female travelers. And it’s impossible not to draw this parallel with so many women today who choose to experience the world at their own pace.
One of the initiatives that reflects this progress is the “Elas Viajam” program, which focuses on creating safer, more welcoming, and better-organized experiences for women who want to explore the world, whether alone or in a group. This is not just a trend, but a response.
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At Fauna, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing this shift up close. In recent seasons, itineraries like Bárbara’s trip to Machu Picchu, Jéssica’s trip to Greece and Albania, and Rita’s—who requested a custom itinerary to enjoy Madrid at her own pace—show that this type of traveler is becoming increasingly common. And well-prepared.
Here, curation goes beyond simply choosing hotels or attractions: it’s about creating safe, well-thought-out experiences that offer true freedom. What’s at stake isn’t a “solo adventure,” but the right to experience the world as authentically as possible.
If you also feel this calling (or know someone who does right now), know that you can do this safely, with guidance, and in a supportive environment.