Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back:
Traveling Solo with Ease
Traveling solo can feel daunting—new places, dining alone, unexpected hiccups.
Here’s the truth: solo travel can be one of the most rewarding and empowering experiences of your life.
With the right guidance, it’s not just possible—it’s easy.
About Leah Mackay
Hi, I’m Leah—an Australian-born, Manchester-based, 53-year-old independent woman and Travel Counsellor. I’m in a long-term relationship, and yes, I do travel with my partner—but I also travel solo. A lot. Before launching my travel business, I took 10+ trips a year (at least half without my partner—our interests don’t always align). Now, thanks to industry opportunities and familiarisation trips, I still travel frequently—sometimes solo, sometimes in small groups, and sometimes meeting my travel companions for the first time at the airport. My life mantra since turning 30 and moving on from an old chapter: never turn down an invitation. Two decades later, it’s still opening doors. If solo travel feels a step too far, I’m here to guide you.
Ready to explore?
Let's plan your perfect trip, whether it's solo or with companions.
The Solo Traveller’s Challenge: “Who Can I Travel With?”
We love travelling with partners, family, or friends—but schedules, budgets, and interests don’t always line up. That doesn’t mean you have to stay home. Solo doesn’t mean alone. From friendly small groups to welcoming cruise communities, you’ll meet like-minded people—while keeping the freedom to do things your way.
Confidence Comes With Options
The first solo trip is the hardest. After that, confidence grows quickly. Today’s travel landscape is full of thoughtful solo options designed for comfort, community, and choice.
My job is to help you find the right fit—destination, style, and pace—so you feel supported from idea to itinerary.
Why Use a Travel Advisor?
Working with a professional doesn’t usually cost more—and can save you time, stress, and money. I partner with trusted tour operators and use insider knowledge to open doors to hand-picked solo experiences you might never find online.
Save Time
Let me handle the research and planning, so you can focus on enjoying your trip.
Save Money
I can often find better deals and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.
Reduce Stress
Travel with confidence knowing that I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Our Customer Stories
Hear from our satisfied travellers who explored the world with Travel Tribe.
Great service, Leah made us both feel really special. Looking forward to an amazing holiday!
K Hazelhurst
Wigan 05/08/2019
Friendly, efficient a pleasure to deal with.
K Williams
Surrey 05/08/2019
Great service from start to finish
C Bateman
Cheshire 13/07/2019
Fantabulous she has made holiday booking stress free again
J Bennett
Manchester 02/07/2019
Leah was great and very patient with us as we kept changing our mind and postponing calls to discuss. She certainly has more patience than me!
A Mason
London 02/07/2019
Wow what an experience. From start to finish and even after finish you guys just keep delivering. I have NEVER been treated so well. I would recommend you to anyone. You certainly know your stuff as every place was just perfect in it's own way. Very, very impressed. The personal touches just made my day, thank you so very much.
P Smith
Perth, Western Australia 16/04/2019
Leah has been fantastic, very patient with our many changes and accommodated all of our requests.
G Maitland
Urmston 28/02/2019
You've done a lot of hard work to get where we are. It can't be easy organising a family holiday flying from different airport to coincide more or less at the destination. Well done Leah
G Cowieson
Dundee 04/02/2019
A pleasure to deal with and puts up with our weeks of indecision without complaint! A true pro!
A Leatham
Bolton 19/01/2019
Leah spent time finding out exactly what we wanted and then offered us a few suggestions which were all really suitable
A Williams
Sheffield 30/09/2018
After a fantastic experience working with Leah on our holiday, I have already recommended her to a work colleague who contacted her yesterday. We received a lovely card and Leah's business cards which are now in my purse and to hand to give to others which we intend to do. I think going forward this will be our preferred choice of booking our holidays
J Bennett
Lancashire 30/09/2018
Excellent service both in researching deals and aftercare
L Paterson
Wiltshire 30/09/2018
I prefer to deal with someone I trust rather than an automated service. I like the personal touch. As if I was the only person booking a holiday. I have already recommended Leah and Travel Counsellor to family friends and work
K Williams
Woking, Surrey 09/06/2018
Amazing service and a fantastic holiday to look forward to. Thank you Leah
S Barnes
Cheshire 26/04/2018
Excellent service and very helpful at putting the package together for us.
A Powell
Bristol 26/04/2018
Excellent service, first class!
T Henderson Griffiths
Manchester 22/04/2018
Excellent and very helpful service from Leah, I will definitely be booking my future holidays with her.
A Kitson
Urmston 11/02/2018
I’ve already recommended you to friends and family. Wonderful service.
G Ball
Bowdon, Cheshire 22/01/2018
Leah went out of her way to find the best deal for me and make the trip special for my daughter and I. I would use her services again and recommend her to friends and family.
Samantha Kerr
London 06/11/2017
Leah went above and beyond expectations when planning a short notice trip for us and dealt with the Monarch collapse, swiftly booking new flights.
Peter Bell
Hinckley, Leicestershire 10/10/2017
If I could score this higher I would score Leah 100! The fact that we only started talking to Leah about a week before we due to leave, and the (frankly ridiculous) amount of changes we made to the plans, it's a miracle we got to the airport, let alone enjoyed a fabulous holiday. Throughout all of our dithering, Leah remained calm, supremely professional, and above all really nice to talk to. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
F Bartles
Colchester 18/08/2017
Leah made our booking extremely easy whilst giving us confidence we were getting the best itinerary for our needs. As a group we will definitely use Leah's services again. Thanks Leah, Great work.
Neil Clarke
26/07/2017
Great service, very helpful in narrowing down suitable choice for a family holiday from wide selection we had available. Thanks for your patience and glad we finally could make a decision and book our holiday through you!
Eddie Craighill
Chester 03/07/2017
Always great service and the knowledge that Leah has ensures we get a great holiday.
Melanie Robertson
Perth Australia 12/12/2024
Leah listens to customers' needs and wishes and tailors the holiday accordingly. She has plenty of experience which means that she can offer sound advice regarding activities and experiences which make a holiday all the more special.
Louise Davies
Cheshire 29/07/2024
It's a shame it only goes up to 10. Leah is an exceptional and fastidious travel guru. I can safely say I am one of the trickiest and most indecisive customers one could ever (not) wish for, yet every time I vacillated or changed my mind she went with me and completely satisfied our needs. THANK YOU LEAH!! xx
Shaun Keaveny
London 29/07/2024
Leah has booked four holidays for us and they have all been amazing and I’m sure Dubai in February will be the same
Janine Bennett
Lancashire 02/08/2023
Leah arranged fantastic hotels , accomodation and sorted our travel arrangements for our 3 week stay in Spain. Her knowledge and suggestions on all things related to our trip were exceptional. Will definitely be going back and I have passed on her details to anyone that I know planning European vacations. Many thanks Leah ??
Mel Robertson
Perth Australia 08/07/2023
Dear Leah Thanks so much for your tips and expertise on our recent ladies trip to Soain. Arriving to Barcelona and onto Majorca, then to Logrono, onto Sans Sebastian (new favourite location) and back home via Barcelona ?? we travelled via Trains, Planes and Automobiles, found welcome gifts along the way and sparkles too, accommodation locations were fab too and wanted to say thank for your agency assistance on our wonderful and memorable trip. cheers Fiona
Fi O'BRIEN
Perth Western Australia 28/06/2023
Leah is always speedy with her responses and is flexible with changes and looking for the best deal. She always goes above and beyond.
N Sutton
Perth 28/06/2023
Prompt, professional and efficient service always delivered with a smile.
L Davies
Sale 07/08/2022
Excellent service as always
N Atkins
Clitheroe 03/08/2022
The whole experience so far has been of an impeccable standard. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this service and Leah has been fantastic throughout.
J Isaacs
Cheshire 26/07/2022
I have used Leah for years, she is incredibly friendly and helpful and takes care of our holidays from start to finish
Katie L
Cheshire 17/06/2022
Leah has been extremely helpful and has gone the extra mile to arrange our holiday in what has been very challenging circumstances for the travel industry. I would highly recommend her.
B Russell
Altrincham 09/08/2021
I booked through Leah to travel for 3 weeks solo around Antalya area, staying in 3 different hotels which Leah researched and booked for me. They were all excellent choices. I changed my plans twice meaning she had to rearrange my hotels and my fights (twice). I had some medical issues (not COVID) while I was away and again Leah dealt deftly with the special requirements for my return flight. I had an amazing time and I honestly could not have done it without Leah. I would highly recommend you retain her for your next holiday, especially in these uncertain times when you really need someone on your side who has all the connections at her fingertips and knows what she is doing. She was never more than a message away when needed and this was very reassuring in my case. Thank you again Leah! ??
Melinda Beckett-Hughes
Bowdon, Cheshire 31/10/2020
Leah was great, she made things very simple and got us a great deal on our chosen hotel. Thanks Leah, would definitely recommend to others.
Lee Sharpe
Yorkshire 08/01/2020
Leah has been an excellent travel consultant booking flights and hotels to Australia for my boyfriend and I over Christmas and New Year!
N Lentin
Hale Cheshire 25/11/2019
Fast and friendly service. Rather than trawling through websites to find the best deal, this comes from someone who works to not only get you the best price, but also how enjoyable your vacation can be. I have a family, two tweenagers, with this in mind, Leah has found us something really central and fought for the best price too. Really happy and will use again and again.
A Cunningham
Warrington 16/10/2019
Despite my confusing itinerary and changes along the way, Leah was always happy and helpful. Nothing seemed too much trouble.
A Tolson
West Yorkshire 10/10/2019
Superb service, knowledge and very friendly service.
S Hasselberg
Hamburg, Germany 04/10/2019
Leah provides me with a fast, friendly and efficient travel booking service that I know I can 100% trust. This is very important to me, having been scammed this year by another travel consultant/company who have stolen tens of thousands from travellers over the past year. When targeted fraud is ever present, having Leah and Travel Counsellors at the end of the phone is very, very important and reassuring. I will always recommend both to family, friends and co-workers
Kevin Williams
Woking Surrey 05/08/2019
Fabulous service will never use any other travel service again
S Nicholson
Cumbria 05/08/2019
Really good service, professional and thorough, would definitely recommend
B Paterson
Telford Shropshire 05/08/2019
