We’d love to hear about your solo trips and how it felt to set off on your own, whether it was a city break, a walking trip, a yoga stay, an art study week, or just a beach holiday. A solo trip need not be lonely – you may have joined a group of similarly independent-minded travellers.

If you have a relevant photo, do send it in – but it’s your words that will be judged for the competition.

Keep your tip to about 100 words

The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, will win a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website.

We’re sorry, but for legal reasons you must be a UK resident to enter this competition.

The competition closes on 29 August at 9am

Have a look at our past winners and other tips

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