A holiday in the UK offers an easy route to decompression: no passport panic, no last-gasp airport rush. They’re familiar but unexpected, interesting but still comfortable. Going solo is even better: you can do exactly what you want, when you want.
It is pricier though. Hotel rooms for one tend to be the same price as doubles, and single supplements are common. However, through trial and error, I’ve learned how to cut costs without packing lunches or sleeping in a car. Cheap and successful solo travel means throwing money at the right problems, and cutting back in other areas so that you can still afford a few luxuries.
Start with cheap transport
There are a couple of straightforward ways to save on rail travel: booking 12 weeks in advance for the best fares and buying a railcard for up to a third off.
Shorts
