Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
I spent my 28th birthday week solo traveling through Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, and this trip ended up teaching me way more than I expected. In this vlog I'm sharing my honest first impressions of Portugal, what it's really like traveling alone as a woman, the confidence I've built over the last 10 years, and why solo travel isn't nearly as scary as people make it seem.
Join me as I explore Lisbon and Porto, try Portuguese food and wine, tour the Douro Valley, navigate trains, hit the gym abroad, meet new friends, and reflect on stepping outside my comfort zone.
In this vlog:
✈️ Solo female travel in Portugal
🇵🇹 Lisbon & Porto travel vlog
🍷 Douro Valley wine tour
🚆 Traveling between Lisbon and Porto
💪 Going to the gym while traveling
☕ Café hopping, food, and honest travel thoughts
💛 Confidence, independence & turning 28
✨ If you've ever wanted to travel alone but felt nervous, I hope this video gives you the push you need.
♡ Subscribe for weekly lifestyle, wellness, travel & self-improvement videos!
instagram: instagram.com/stella.rae
tiktok: tiktok.com/@stellaraeherself
podcast page: youtube.com/@StellaRaePodcast
Where I stayed + excursions!
- Don Reis by The Beautique Hotels in Lisbon expedia.com/affiliate/8oyFNLp
- YOUROPO - Clerigos apartment hotel in Porto expedia.com/affiliate/U0XDa4a
- Winery tour of Douro Valley in Porto expedia.com/affiliate/RRMdB66
Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263
my Amazon storefront! all my fav products listed in one place:
amazon.com/shop/stellarae
get my favorite monthly beauty subscription box! glnk.io/mz73x/stellarae
(boxycharm/IPSY)
for business & PR opportunities, please email: stellaraepromo@gmail.com
0:00 Intro + My first solo trip at 28
0:38 Going to the gym in another country (anxiety vs reality)
2:32 Exploring Lisbon + first impressions
4:58 Adjusting to solo travel
6:06 Confidence, getting out of your comfort zone & starting over
8:47 Honest thoughts on Lisbon so far
9:25 My last full day in Lisbon
11:31 Is Lisbon good for solo travelers?
13:38 My biggest takeaway from traveling alone
16:24 Arriving in Porto + first impressions
18:53 Taking the train from Lisbon to Porto
20:28 Apartment tour + European travel observations
22:27 Solo Douro Valley wine tour plans
25:59 My last day in Porto
27:15 Meeting amazing solo travelers changed everything
28:08 Lisbon vs Porto + final thoughts
I spent my 28th birthday week solo traveling through Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, and this trip ended up teaching me way more than I expected. In this vlog I'm sharing my honest first impressions of Portugal, what it's really like traveling alone as a woman, the confidence I've built over the last 10 years, and why solo travel isn't nearly as scary as people make it seem.
Join me as I explore Lisbon and Porto, try Portuguese food and wine, tour the Douro Valley, navigate trains, hit the gym abroad, meet new friends, and reflect on stepping outside my comfort zone.
In this vlog:
✈️ Solo female travel in Portugal
🇵🇹 Lisbon & Porto travel vlog
🍷 Douro Valley wine tour
🚆 Traveling between Lisbon and Porto
💪 Going to the gym while traveling
☕ Café hopping, food, and honest travel thoughts
💛 Confidence, independence & turning 28
✨ If you've ever wanted to travel alone but felt nervous, I hope this video gives you the push you need.
♡ Subscribe for weekly lifestyle, wellness, travel & self-improvement videos!
instagram: instagram.com/stella.rae
tiktok: tiktok.com/@stellaraeherself
podcast page: youtube.com/@StellaRaePodcast
Where I stayed + excursions!
- Don Reis by The Beautique Hotels in Lisbon expedia.com/affiliate/8oyFNLp
- YOUROPO - Clerigos apartment hotel in Porto expedia.com/affiliate/U0XDa4a
- Winery tour of Douro Valley in Porto expedia.com/affiliate/RRMdB66
Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263
my Amazon storefront! all my fav products listed in one place:
amazon.com/shop/stellarae
get my favorite monthly beauty subscription box! glnk.io/mz73x/stellarae
(boxycharm/IPSY)
for business & PR opportunities, please email: stellaraepromo@gmail.com
0:00 Intro + My first solo trip at 28
0:38 Going to the gym in another country (anxiety vs reality)
2:32 Exploring Lisbon + first impressions
4:58 Adjusting to solo travel
6:06 Confidence, getting out of your comfort zone & starting over
8:47 Honest thoughts on Lisbon so far
9:25 My last full day in Lisbon
11:31 Is Lisbon good for solo travelers?
13:38 My biggest takeaway from traveling alone
16:24 Arriving in Porto + first impressions
18:53 Taking the train from Lisbon to Porto
20:28 Apartment tour + European travel observations
22:27 Solo Douro Valley wine tour plans
25:59 My last day in Porto
27:15 Meeting amazing solo travelers changed everything
28:08 Lisbon vs Porto + final thoughts
