The contestation of colonial structures: The case of female solo travelers

This study examines how Global South female solo travelers discursively (dis)engage colonial structures through online travel narratives. Although there is a substantial body of research on tourism and coloniality, few scholars have examined these concepts through a gendered perspective, using a decolonial framework. This interpretive study draws on a decolonial lens and textual analysis to examine blogs created by three solo female travelers, with roots in the Global South. The findings indicate that the three solo travelers discursively re-signify their Identity, express their Agency, and advocate for Inclusive Tourism. A key contribution of this study is its demonstration of how decolonial practices manifest in everyday life and touristic spaces.