Absolutely Lucy

Absolutely Lucy is a solo female travel expert who has spent almost a decade solo travelling the globe. She's passionate about giving women the tools and confidence to become empowered travellers.

5 posts

'It Felt Like I Was Trespassing on the Privilege of Adventure Travel'

Features, Unlocking Adventure

'It Felt Like I Was Trespassing on the Privilege of Adventure Travel'

As a mixed-race woman travelling solo, Lucy Ruthnum explores how visibility shapes who feels welcome outdoors

A Hike to Lukomir, The Highest Village in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Features, From the History Books, Bosnia & Herzegovina

A Hike to Lukomir, The Highest Village in Bosnia and Herzegovina

High in the Dinaric Alps, Lucy Ruthnum explores the village that time almost forgot, in the remote mountains of Bosnia...

What I Wish I Knew Before Visiting the Azores

Features, Portugal, Travel Tips: What I Wish I Knew

What I Wish I Knew Before Visiting the Azores

Our top tips for visiting the Azores, from whale watching and climbing ancient volcanoes to keeping your plans loose...

Is it Weird to Travel Solo While in a Relationship?

Features, Unlocking Adventure, solo travel

Is it Weird to Travel Solo While in a Relationship?

Is it really that strange to take the opportunity to experience the world around us, asks solo travel expert Absolutely Lucy

How Solo Travel Opened My Eyes to a New Way of Living

Features, solo travel

How Solo Travel Opened My Eyes to a New Way of Living

Travelling alone is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have, writes solo travel expert Absolutely Lucy