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I travelled the world solo for just £19 a day – and here is how you can backpack on a super low budget

365 days, £7k, 15 countries, and a lifetime of memories. Travel writer Lydia Swinscoe reveals how she backpacked around the globe on a seriously low budget — and how you can do it too

Evening Standard

I've Traveled Alone for 20 Years—These Are the Best Destinations for Women Traveling Solo

From an island paradise to a once out-of-bounds region.

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I've Used Airbnb for 10 Years—These Design-Focused Homes Are My All-Time Favorites

Stylish sanctuaries you'll never regret visiting.

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The cities ranked the best for solo travel in 2025: From Dubai to Singapore

As new research ranks the best cities to visit solo as a woman this year, we ask our travel writers if they agree

Evening Standard

WFH-hater or TWAT week advocate: Our team share their working from home sweet spots

A new survey has found that the ideal hybrid working set-up is three days in the office, and two at home. We asked Standard writers, editors and authors to battle it out

Evening Standard

The world’s most beautiful hotels, from art-filled sanctuaries to kooky Brutalist boltholes

Bookmark these dreamy stays for trips to come

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The best restaurants in the world for inventive dishes, creative chefs and slick surroundings

Our global food guide is worth savouring

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Planning a trip to Sri Lanka? Don't miss out on these delicious must-try foods and drinks

From spicy kothu and Jaffna-inspired crab curry to breakfast hoppers and choon paan bread, these’s no shortage of foodie delights on this tropical island

Woman & Home

Going it alone? What I've learnt from travelling to 61 countries solo as a woman

World traveller Lydia Swinscoe shares her ultimate guide to getting the most out of solo travel — from the one thing you should always pack, to how to stay safe, and the secrets to combatting loneliness

Evening Standard

I gave up renting in London to live nomadically – it’s dramatically enriched my life

Short-term lodgings, pet-sitting … it’s taken me everywhere from Dorset to Tbilisi, and I’ve (mostly) enjoyed it, says travel writer Lydia Swinscoe

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The 7 best restaurants in Colombia for stunning dishes made with local ingredients

Delightful flavors, world-renowned chefs, and innovative spaces await…

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