The only global travel community built for women of colour who travel the world on their own terms.

where BIPOC Women solo Travel Boldly

Get exclusive access to events, webinars, and a community that actually gets you.

Join Our Community

Get Your Free Solo Travel Safety Kit

Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates

Solo Travel Tea

May 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Zoom

A cozy, judgment-free space for BIPOC women to talk about solo travel, the dreams, the fears, and everything in between. If you're new to solo travel, a veteran, or just thinking about it, come share, ask questions, and connect with other women figuring it out too.

RSVP

Self-Defence for BIPOC Solo Female Travellers

May 31, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Corktown Common, 155 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 0M4, Canada

Get ready to level up your travel confidence with hands-on self-defence training designed specifically for BIPOC solo female travellers.

RSVP

upcoming events

Multiple Dates
Solo Travel Tea
Mon, May 11
Zoom
A cozy, judgment-free space for BIPOC women to talk about solo travel, the dreams, the fears, and everything in between. If you're new to solo travel, a veteran, or just thinking about it, come share, ask questions, and connect with other women figuring it out too.
Buy Tickets
Self-Defence for BIPOC Solo Female Travellers
Sun, May 31
Corktown Common
Get ready to level up your travel confidence with hands-on self-defence training designed specifically for BIPOC solo female travellers.
Buy Tickets

Meet Ninoshka

Hey girlie! I’m Ninoshka, a solo travel addict, foodie enthusiast, and founder of Ninoshka Travels.

After visiting 30+ countries on my own, I realized how few spaces exist to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous People of Colour) women who want to explore the world solo. So, I built one.

Ninoshka Travels is my love letter to women who are tired of waiting for the “right time” or the “right people” to travel with. Here, we take up space, travel smart, and embrace the magic of doing it our way, with safety, culture, and joy front and center.

If you’ve ever Googled “Is it safe for women to travel alone in ___?” (while low-key packing your bags anyway), you’re in the right place.

Learn More

Solo Travel Tips
no one tells you

Let's Map It Out

Discovery Call

A FREE 15-minute discovery call to chat about your solo travel dreams, get personalized tips, and see how Ninoshka Travels can help you plan your next adventure with confidence.

Book Now

Personalized Solo Travel Planning

Tailored, one-on-one itinerary and trip prep services designed specifically for BIPOC women solo travelers, focusing on safety, cultural relevance, and authentic experiences.

Book Now

Sarah-Jane's Experience

I felt empowered and safe throughout my journey. Ninoshka Travels truly understands the needs of solo BIPOC travellers.

Poojitha's Experience

The cultural insights and connections I made were invaluable. Thank you, Ninoshka Travels, for an incredible experience.

Gabby's Experience

Ninoshka Travels provided the community I needed to embark on my solo adventure with confidence.

the ladies have spoken

Have questions?

you’re not really traveling solo until you’ve had to run back to your camera

this just cuts down the cardio 🏃🏽‍♀️

@gopro @sunwingvacations

girl are you overthinking again?

i hear you, life is tough, but you know what you need? a nice little solo trip. call me delusional but i think it’ll solve all your problems

📍Drumheller, Alberta

You don’t need to be fearless to travel alone…but you DO need to feel prepared.

After our last self-defence class, one thing was clear:

So many of us want to explore the world solo… we just don’t always feel safe doing it.

So we’re running it back 🤍

Join us for a Self-Defence for Solo Travel Workshop designed specifically for women who want to move through the world with more confidence, awareness, and control.

🗓 May 31 11 AM-1 PM
📍 Corktown Park, Toronto
💸 $20 CAD
🎟 Limited spots available

You’ll learn:
• practical self-defence techniques
• how to stay aware + avoid risky situations
• how to move with confidence when you’re alone

Comment “SAFE” and I’ll DM you the link to grab your spot. 🥊

it always starts with “we’ll just split it”

⛱️ @sunwingvacations
🎥 @maxkoopman
🕺🏻 @piercethelight // @shotbybenbts // @broccolyfilms // @ninoshkatravels

Did you know this place exists in Canada? I for sure didn’t.

This would never have been somewhere I would have thought to visit, but I’m so glad I did

It’s a quiet town, just a 2-hour drive from Calgary, and a great place to unwind and practice slow travel

If you’re feeling stuck with life, grab a journal and carve out some time in the Hoodoos to get some clarity on yourself. It’s a great place to do it.

SAVE this for your Canada bucket list!

•
Drumheller, Alberta

this has been on my mind for a while and i can’t stay quiet anymore:

when did it get socially acceptable to be racist towards indian people?

people will say things about indians that they would NEVER say about any other group

so at what point did we decide this was normal?

#stopthecycle #stopasianhate

I used to think travel was about seeing more of the world.

Until I began understanding it, and understanding myself within it.

@matadorequipment #matadorforthetravelers

since spring is taking its sweet time.. here’s a cozy spot to hide out while we wait for spring… or the next trip ✈️

This vinyl listening bar in Toronto where all the right tracks are spinning. 🎧 did I mention there’s a free Photo Booth?

my grinch mode instantly deactivated 🎄

•
@aleria_onqueen #christmasbar #holidaypopup #winterintoronto

you’re at an arcade bar, are you choosing pac-man 👾 or skee ball ☄️?

tbh, when you celebrate your birthday at @gretabaryyz you get unlimited game cards (so you don’t have to choose)!

PLUS:
🍹fishbowl spicy margaritas
🍩 mini churro donuts
🪧 a custom birthday sign
🎞️ photo booth access

The best part? You can bring your own cake! 🎂 @sugarnsprinklesco brought my vision to life with a killer black heart-shaped cake (filled with cookies and cream!) I’m still thinking about how delicious it was. 😋

but seriously, if you had to pick, which one are you showing off with? (I personally suck at both games 😆)

•
📸: @whywithcai

#arcadebar #birthdaypartyideas #blackcake

27 feels like a scary number (especially since i still feel 22) 🙈

but 26 taught me lessons i would have never learned at 22:

🧭 You can rewrite your life as many times as you need.
💼 Building a business takes grit, patience, and a whole lot of delusion.
👯‍♀️ Community isn’t something you find, it’s something you create.
🧳 Solo travel will always bring you back home to yourself.
❤️ Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
📈 Slow progress is still progress, Rome wasn’t built in a day.
🚫 Not everything you lose is a loss.
💡The people you choose to surround yourself with ultimately shape who you are.

27 is starting to feel like alignment, abundance, and clarity.

here’s to another year around the sun for this scorpio baby ♏️💫

Big shoutouts to:
🕹️: @gretabaryyz
🎂: @sugarnsprinklesco
📷: @whywithcai

I didn’t expect this degree to shift my life the way it did.
Completing my Master's from @smithbusiness at @queensuniversity feels like closing a chapter that has forever changed my future.

I learned so much about myself this year, what I want, what I’m capable of, and how far I can really go when I stop doubting myself.

Feeling proud, grateful, and really excited for what’s next. 🎓✨

Craving omakase but on a Toronto budget? Same.
Affordable omakase in Toronto actually exists… and I found it.
Who’s trying it this weekend? 🍣

•
#torontofoodie #omakase #torontoeats #torontorestaurants #affordableeats #scarboroughfood #japanesefoodlover #ninoshkatravels #solodining

normal dinner parties are overrated.
@mysteriouslyyourstoronto someone drops dead and the mystery to solve whodunit is on.🕵🏽‍♀️✨

do you think you can solve the mystery?

•
#torontoevents #murdermystery #torontonightlife #thingstodointoronto #murdermysterydinner #chelseahotel #funthingstodointoronto #ninoshkatravels #soloexperiences

If cozy vibes were a destination, it would be South Korea in December 🎄✨

•
#ninoshkatravels #backpacking #womenwhotravel #solofemaletravel #southkorea #christmasinkorea #holidayseason

Missing Japan? 🇯🇵 No worries, @asahisuperdry_ca brought a little taste of it right to Toronto! 🍺✨

•
#asahi #asahisuperdry #drycleaners #experiencejapan #toronto #beertasting #thingstodotoronto#beyondexpected

Last night felt like stepping into a fairytale ✨🪄

Huge thanks to @enchantaexperiences for inviting us to experience this immersive fantasy night in Toronto! From start to finish, every detail was magical.

•
#toronto #fairytale #thingstodotoronto #enchanta #enchanted

Still buzzing from our first BIPOC solo female traveller self-defence class 💪🏽

Thank you to every woman who showed up, shared space, and reminded each other what confidence really looks like.

If you missed this one, don’t worry, our next event is coming soon 👀

Comment below to get notified on upcoming events! 🥊

📹 @unseen.toronto

•
#ninoshkatravels #martialarts #selfdefenceforwomen #confidentwomen #bipoccommunitytoronto #solofemaletravel

Came to Seoul for beauty, and I mean that in every sense: facials, spa days, skincare hauls, and staying at @ramadabywyndham Seoul Dongdaemun, perfectly located to unlock all the city’s best wellness spots and hidden gems. This city is a full-body reset.

•
#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

I wasn’t expecting to fall for Budapest. But I fell hard, and here’s why.

@ramadabywyndham was right in the centre of it all, and the perfect place to slow down after days spent exploring.

•
#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

I flew 6 hours to sample Portuguese egg tarts and stayed for castles, gardens, and the quiet joy of solo travel.
@ramadabywyndham Lisbon felt like the kind of place you come back to after a long day out and just unwind.

•
#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

I would have never learned what it means to take up space and put myself out there had I not solo-travelled in the past. 💃🏽

@osheaga was incredible, the music, the energy, the people. Montreal is one of the few cities where I feel truly safe, and overall, everyone is incredibly kind. Of course, there’s always that one guy who tries to ruin the vibe, but I refuse to let that stop me.

Always take up space. ❤️

Would you go to a music festival solo?

I used a local's guide to explore Panama City, Panama, within 48 hours. @ramadabywyndham was the perfect launchpad to access the city’s vibrant food, culture, and energy. The rooftop pool views didn’t hurt either.

•
#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

I wasn’t prepared for Santa Barbara to have me tearing up like this. Stayed at @ramadabywyndham, it’s a soft reset I didn’t know I needed.

•
#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

Most people head to Alberta for Banff or Calgary, but miss places like Drumheller, Alberta!

This is the dinosaur capital of the world, and the best-kept secret is that it has the coziest stay at @ramadabywyndham!

•
#RamadabyWyndham #RamadaChiefEatsOfficer #sponsored

They said we can’t solo travel. We proved that’s all a lie. ✨

This is what happens when you give BIPOC women a space to share stories, laugh, connect show up for each other: We inspire independence, resilience and we break barriers. 💪🏽

Want to be part of the next one? Drop a comment below and don’t miss out. Your solo adventure starts here. 💫✈️

•
#ninoshkatravels #womenwhotravel #womenofcolourwhotravel #bipocfemaletravel #solofemaletravel #torontoevents

not sponsored by @bublywater but hey maybe they should..? 🤔

LADIES!!! Thank you for showing up and showing out at our first ever BIPOC Solo Female Traveller Meetup 🧳💫

I had such a blast hearing your wild solo stories, your why’s, and what’s next. I feel so inspired by all of you. My heart is so full. ❤️

This is what happens when you give women of colour a space to share and connect. We inspire each other to keep going. We remind each other we’re not alone. I’m so proud of what we’re building, and this is only the beginning. ❤️

🗓️ Stay tuned for more events, community drops & solo travel love.

•
#ninoshkatravels #bipocwomen #womenofcolortravel #womenwhotravel #womenwhotravelsolo #torontowomen #solofemaletravel #torontoevents

Why aren’t more women of colour travelling solo?

It’s not because we don’t want to, it’s because we’ve rarely been shown that it’s safe, possible, or made for us.

That’s exactly why I’m building something different.
A space where we can share stories, learn from each other, and feel empowered to take up space, wherever in the world we choose to go.

✨ My first Toronto event is happening on July 20 and it’s for BIPOC women who want to travel solo, feel seen, and find real community.

Comment below if you’re interested or click the link in my bio to RSVP.❤️ I’m so excited to see you there!

Things I wish someone told me when I first started travelling solo as a woman of colour.

The reality is, most of us are figuring it out on our own.

That’s why I’m hosting my very first event in Toronto on July 20, a space created just for you. 🫶 Whether you’re just starting to think about solo travel or already have a few trips under your belt, this is the space to connect, ask questions, and feel heard.

Link in bio to register or comment below and I’ll send you the link. See y’all soon! ❤️

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

where BIPOC Women solo Travel Boldly