Thailand: The Solo Girl's Travel Guide

I am 57 and decided to start traveling alone, other wise I would never go. I bought Alexa's book and was so impressed and I got so excited knowing I could do this alone! But there was still a bit of fear so I contacted her and asked her to help me plan my trip. She sent me a questionnaire, asked great questions to pinpoint places to suggest that I would love. She pretty much NAILED it! I LOVED my trip! I went as far as taking her suggestion to travel with a 40L backpack! It was THE best thing I did! Travel light! I didn't have to schlep a rolling bag along dirt roads and beaches hopping a long tail boat to my next destination. Thailand is amazing, a great first solo trip for sure! Her book will give you the best tips, where to eat, stay, what to do and what NOT to do. There is no boring history or other facts, just pure good information. Can't wait for her Italy book to come out, I think that's next for me. I will definitely be contacting her again for that one. Buy this book, you won't regret it.

Alexa is literally changing the way that women are allowed to travel. Sure, she writes a great travel book (taking into account things like how soft the beds are, if there's a rain shower, when it's worth splurging v. not) but it's Alexa as a person, infused into her writing and everything she does, that is really changing the game. At every turn in the book and on her website she offers pep talks, wit, humor, and accessibility to her through social media. She talks to you like one of her girlfriends or sisters, always giving the honest truth. She also writes the first travel guide I've ever read that knows what women ACTUALLY care about - how to keep your drinks safe, where to make new friends while traveling, and where to get condoms and birth control. What stuck with me the most was a line in this book - "women have been taught to be polite above all else. Don't listen to that. If your gut tells you something is off, throw politeness to the wind." Alexa is opening the world to women.

The most comprehensive travel guide book for Thailand. This book is written by a woman who lives in Thailand . This book has everything you could possible imagine to do a trip to Thailand as a solo woman traveler or for anyone looking to experience the “real” Thailand. The author Alexa West has included everything from do’s and dont’s to literally how to travel everywhere in Thailand you can possible imagine . Restaurants , experiences, places to stay, what apps to use for getting rides and even down to what travel insurance to purchase. I never thought Thailand was a place I could travel to as a solo woman traveler and now I know I can do it. This book is a perfect reference book for researching a trip to Thailand . Honestly I haven't been able to put it down since I got it. Her book “A girl in Bangkok” The Solo Girl’s Travel Guide” is another must have !! The author is funny, honest, and most importantly knowledgeable about the country. Her expertise of Thailand is so extensive. These books are truly a treasure ! Thank you Alexa West for writing such a wonderful travel guide !!

Love all the pro tips and that it covers all aspects of all the places- night life, food, where to stay, what to do. Having been to some of these islands/cities, I can say they were covered pretty well, so I’m sure I’ll use the guides for the others places if I ever get to go there! Also, loved the advice to skip Phuket, definitely agree that time can be better spent elsewhere

If you’re going to Thailand, buy this book! I bought my plane tickets in May and bought this book in June. It really helped me start to plan and decide what exactly I wanted to get out of the trip. It helped me decide on what island to go to and also was very helpful in terms of knowing what sort of options you have. She gives advice for all levels of budget and includes suggestions for them. I did an excursion that she mentioned in the book and it was one of my top 3 experiences of my whole two week trip. I also took it with me and a girl I was at a hostel with used it because she wasn’t quite sure where to go next. If I ever find myself in Bali, I will be buying Alexa’s Bali guide as well.

Reading this book totally changed what my boyfriend and i wouldve done in thailand. You know how you have that one friend who wont give you the juicy scoop, shes way too positive about everything? “Do i look good in this?” “Sure, you look gorge!!” Turns out, you def couldve used some spanks.This girl is your REAL friend who goes with you to target last second after shes honest and tells you youll be a 10/10 if you add spanks.Shes been to thailand so many times, she knows whats a waste of your time, and whats overrated based on the cost etc.Shes very open and nonjudgemental and gives you ideas for fun for every life style. I messaged her on IG, and she even told me a great place complete with exact address to go for my boyfriend to get customs suits made in bangkok.

I downloaded this book about a week before traveling a month through Thailand on my own. It helped me tremendously -- the book gave incredible insight and awesome recommendations! I ended up staying at several of the places listed in the book, ate at several of the restaurants and did activities suggested as well....I have to say, I am soooo grateful I did. Everything was spot on and amazing! I even took along a group of people from my hostel to one of the beaches -- everyone was super impressed and thankful for finding a spot they wouldn't have known about. I strongly suggest reading this if you want to make the most out of your trip to Thailand. Even though I did my own thing, this book also includes some great itinerary examples that could come in useful when planning an upcoming trip.

Just what I needed!

I love this girls‘ books. I ve read Bali and Thailand. Not only did I have the best time in Bali with all the best spots and important information she provides but I love reading the book just for fun. I’m gonna buy all the other books even though I’m not planning to go there.It feels like vacation only by reading and checking out the spots in google.Girl if you are reading this: start writing books (anything) I would read it whatever it is!! Thank you so much

This guide is super helpful. Don’t let the title fool you, it’s great for girls and guys. There are so many great recommendations (hotels, food, things to do) and so many great tips. I highlighted and took notes so I don’t forget them. Even more excited to visit there now!

OMG, easily the best Thailand guide I've read. Tons of great info in here, including things you won't find in other guides or on travel blogs. Love Alexa West's writing style as well!

Good book for planning your trip. Few illustrations but well written.