Author name: solotravelinstyle

Ioana was born and raised in Romania, lived in NYC for 14 years, and is now back in Romania. She fell in love with traveling when she was little and used to visit her aunt in Vienna. Then in high school she was able to visit Siberia, Turkmenistan, Istanbul, and Tokyo through chemistry competitions. As an adult she started to travel solo once she turned 30 and visited 20+ countries so far. Ioana is a full time travel blogger and content creator with an audience of 80K+ people on Instagram. She loves to share travel recommendations and tips.

hagia sophia mosque in istanbul

Destinations in Europe, Turkiye

Istanbul solo travel guide: is Istanbul safe for women?

April 10, 2024

Istanbul is a fantastic city. It’s big, it has a rich history, and amazing food. But is Istanbul safe for […]

view of Manhattan

Destinations in North America, NYC

Moving to NYC alone: everything you need to know

April 4, 2024

I moved to NYC back in 2010, then left for a few years in 2014, and then I moved back

me sitting down on a bed in a hotel in dublin

Solo travel tips for introverts: how to enjoy a trip

April 2, 2024

I am an introvert. I’ve been an introvert my entire life, it’s my personality type, and it’s part of who

cube croissant from panem madrid

Destinations in Europe, Spain

Spanish sweets to bring home: the best souvenirs

March 28, 2024

I have a huge sweet tooth. It’s been like this since I was little. It’s very rare to have a

me holding a gelato cup in venice

Destinations in Europe, Italy

Venice vs Florence: the battle of the best Italian escape

March 25, 2024

Venice and Florence are two very popular destinations and, in an ideal world, you should see both. However, if you have limited

trafalgar square

Destinations in Europe, UK

Solo female travel to London: the ultimate guide

March 21, 2024

London was my second solo trip after Paris. I think it’s one of the best places for a solo adventure.