What truly sets this guide apart from the rest is its awareness of the varying desires and interests among female travelers. Sure, some of us want to go out and meet cute foreign guys, but a lot of us also want to know what books to read before we go. Whether you’re looking for a 21 day hike in the Andes or a week of rest and renewal in Bali, “Fly Solo” will point you in a well-tested, well-informed direction.

Still skeptical of braving a foreign country all alone? “Fly Solo” begins by making it all about you. It opens with a quiz, a quick and surprisingly intuitive way of defining what, exactly, is important to you. Whether you’re interested in following the footsteps of Picasso, hiking or relaxing at a secluded spa, it pinpoints what you’re looking for and points you toward the right destinations.

It easily knocks the socks off those dry, verbose travel guides that we all skim through. And the relevant advice and success stories are bound to empower even the timid traveler - and give her the itch to get out there and discover the world for herself. Knowledge truly is power and “Fly Solo” is replete with information so that you, yes you, can get out there and get movin’— all by yourself.