Why More Men Than Everare Joining Solo GroupTrips
The Rise of the Solo Male Traveler
Tackling the "Friendship Recession"
There’s growing conversation around what’s been called the “friendship recession” — a decline in the number of close friendships people maintain as busy lives, work, family commitments and major life changes make it harder to meet new people. For men in particular, building new friendships later in life can sometimes feel difficult. Friends may move away, retire, have different priorities or simply become less available. Finding opportunities to meet people naturally becomes harder. That’s where travel can make a real difference. Joining a Solos trip means stepping into a ready-made social environment where everyone has something important in common: they’ve chosen to travel solo.
You arrive alone, but you don't have to stay that way
One of the things we hear time and time again from our guests is how quickly strangers become trip buddies — and sometimes lifelong friends. A shared meal, an excursion, a walk through a new destination or simply a drink at the end of the day can be enough to spark a conversation. And because everyone is there for the same reason, there’s none of the awkwardness that can come with trying to meet new people in everyday life. You don't have to arrive with a friendship group. The trip can be the place where you create one.
Independence with connection
For many men, solo group travel offers the best of both worlds. You have the freedom that comes with traveling independently, including your own room and time to explore at your own pace. But you also have a group of like-minded travelers, a dedicated Tour Leader and plenty of opportunities to socialize.You can join in as much or as little as you like. There’s no pressure to be sociable every minute of the day — but there’s always someone there when you fancy a chat, a meal or an adventure.
Sometimes, the best reason to travel is the people you meet
Travel has always been about discovering new places. But it can also be about discovering new people — and perhaps even a new social life. For men who may have found their friendship circles becoming smaller over the years, a solo group trip can provide something increasingly valuable: a reason to get out, meet people and make new memories together. Because solo travel doesn't have to mean traveling alone.
Sometimes, you just need to take the first step. Discover your ideal Solos trip with likeminded solo travellers today by visiting our first timer's page.
