Porto

Portugal was my first big solo trip in Europe. I chose it because everyone I knew described it as friendly, affordable and safe, and after two weeks wandering Lisbon and Porto on my own, I can happily say they were right. I walked home after dinner, sat alone at wine bars without feeling awkward, and made friends on a tram, on a walking tour and in a tiny bakery in Porto that I still dream about. That said, feeling safe does not mean switching your brain off. Here are my honest, practical tips for solo female travel in Portugal, from where…