Airbnb reports a spike of 335% in solo travelers in Spain

This article was written and published in Spanish and has been translated into English via Google Translate. Click here to read the original article.

New Zealand, Russia and South Korea, the countries that most grow in popularity among these travelers, followed by Bulgaria and Colombia.

Traveling is one of the most valued pleasures (and 59% of Spaniards say that traveling more would make them happy), but also, in the case of women, doing it alone is also a form of feminine empowerment. There are still many prejudices faced by travelers who choose to launch themselves on the adventure, despite being a rising trend. The figures speak for themselves: the number of solo travelers in Spain has increased 335% in the last two years, according to data from the Airbnb platform.

In terms of destinations, although this group travels across the five continents, countries like New Zealand, Russia, South Korea, Bulgaria and Colombia stand out, whose popularity has increased more significantly among solo travelers from Spain who use the Airbnb platform.

Advice for solo travelers

Despite being a phenomenon in expansion, many still feel reluctant before embarking on a solo trip. In order to encourage those who have not yet lived this experience, Karen, Founder of Solo World Wanderer and frequent guest on the Airbnb platform (which has visited more than 60 countries around the world), shares the following tips:

• When searching for accommodation through Airbnb, select the Superhost filter (relative to those hosts that serve as an example and inspiration to other members of the community for the experiences they offer their guests) and read the descriptions of the ads carefully.
• Prepare a detailed itinerary and share it with two or three trusted people before leaving.
• Try to make your luggage as light as possible. Baggage organizers and covers for electronic devices will be your best allies.
• Enjoy the culture of the place you visit: avoid the typical routes for tourists and discover the secret corners of each place.
• Taste the local gastronomy: avoid establishments frequented by tourists and opt for those restaurants where you see local people.
• Traveling alone does not mean being alone, as you can meet people during the trip (residents or even other solo travelers) or you can also join an experience announced through Airbnb.
• You can always take a break from being a "solo traveler": nothing happens if one night you decide to order food at home or call friends or family.

This article was written and published in Spanish and has been translated into English via Google Translate. Click here to read the original article.

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