A self-development coach has revealed she regularly leaves her partner at home to travel the world alone – and is urging other women to do the same.
Tam Kaur, a 24-year-old author, podcaster and social media personality with more than 3 million followers, says solo travel has been life-changing – and believes women in relationships shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritising their independence.
Speaking on why prefers to travel alone, she said: ‘Before I met my boyfriend, I made a promise to myself that I would still prioritise me, and solo-travel is what that looks like.
‘So many women leave this behind when they get partners because we’re expected to holiday with them, but that’s just not necessary in my eyes.’
Kaur, who lives in London, began her solo travel journey in late 2023 with a trip to Amsterdam.
Having documented her first ever flight alone in a video posted to her YouTube channel, she recalled: ‘I was terrified. I was so used to my boyfriend leading me through the airport, but solo travel was on my bucket list, so I did it anyway.’
Kaur added: ‘It changed everything for me. It helped me discover my love of solo travel.’
Since then, she has visited major cities across the globe, including Paris, Cyprus and New York, entirely on her own – experiences she said have helped her build a deep sense of confidence.
Tam Kaur, a 24-year-old author, podcaster and social media personality with more than 3 million followers, says solo travel has been life-changing – and believes women in relationships shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritising their independence
Kaur, who lives in London, began her solo travel journey in late 2023 with a trip to Amsterdam (pictured)
Since then, she has visited major cities across the globe, including Paris, Italy, Cyprus (pictured) and New York, entirely on her own – experiences she said have helped her build a deep sense of confidence
Kaur explained: ‘You learn to be okay being alone with your thoughts. You learn how to book your own table, ask strangers for photos and talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. It’s a huge confidence builder in the most unexpected ways.’
Despite the excitement, freedom and fulfillment around solo travel, Kaur is quick to share the more difficult moments, too – such as dining in a restaurant alone and being approached unexpectedly by strangers.
She said: ‘Confidence isn’t something I was born with. I built it, trip by trip, flight by flight, and it’s still a work in progress.
‘Originally I felt deeply uncomfortable about taking a flight on my own, staying in a hotel alone, traveling all alone in a foreign place where people speak a different language.
‘It’s scary, but I’ve managed to do it all multiple times and it wasn’t half as scary as I thought it would be.’
The YouTube content creator’s advice to other women curious about travelling solo is to ‘start small.’
She suggested: ‘Take yourself on a solo date in your hometown first, then build up to a staycation, and eventually travel abroad.’
Kaur’s message has since made a huge positive impact on her social media audience, with thousands of women commenting on her travel vlogs that they have been inspired to take their own trips.
Having documented her first ever flight alone in a video posted to her YouTube channel, she recalled: ‘I was terrified. I was so used to my boyfriend leading me through the airport, but solo-travel was on my bucket list, so I did it anyway’
Kaur explained: ‘You learn to be okay being alone with your thoughts. You learn how to book your own table, ask strangers for photos and talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. It’s a huge confidence builder in the most unexpected ways.’ Pictured: Kaur solo in Italy
She said: ‘Confidence isn’t something I was born with. I built it, trip by trip, flight by flight, and it’s still a work in progress.’ Pictured: Kaur solo in Paris, France
Despite the excitement, freedom and fulfillment around solo travel, Kaur is quick to share the more difficult moments, too – such as dining in a restaurant alone and being approached unexpectedly by strangers. Pictured: Kaur solo in NYC, New York
The YouTube content creator’s advice to other women curious about travelling solo is to ‘start small’
One person wrote, ‘This video has literally motivated me to book the solo trip I’ve been planning for years now,’ while another added, ‘On my bucket list is to do a solo trip and this motivated me even more to do so.’
Kaur added: ‘Whether you’re single, taken, or somewhere in between, every woman deserves to feel like she’s enough on her own and a solo trip is a beautiful reminder of that.
Alongside travel, Kaur creates content focused on solo dates, ‘mindset makeovers,’ and productivity hacks. She was also named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Media & Marketing category for 2025.
Her debut book, Buy Yourself The Damn Flowers, became an instant hit with women across the country, and her advice now reaches millions across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
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