Have you ever considered a trip where you would travel alone...?
To travel alone is a brave decision.
There was a time when no one would consider going on holiday on their own unless they were an intrepid adventurer. Setting out to the far corners of the globe with nothing apart from a backpack and a camera seems exciting, but can also be scary and this puts many people off.
But, in the last few years, solo travelers have been on the rise. This could be partially down to the success of the Oscar nominated film ‘Wild’ (starring Reese Witherspoon) inspiring audiences, and also due to the growing popularity of companies such as Back-Roads Touring. They report that 50% of their UK guests are now solo travellers, which suggests traveling alone is set to be the next big travel trend.
So, for the best places to travel alone, check out some of the most incredible (and safest!) destinations in the world to visit solo in the gallery above!
Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavik has a population of only 200,000 people and is generally considered one of the safest cities in Europe – so an ideal destination if you’re thinking about traveling alone! With the possibility of seeing the northern lights, chilling out in a blue lagoon or hanging out with adorable huskies, you won’t get bored.
Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavik has a population of only 200,000 people and is generally considered one of the safest cities in Europe – so an ideal destination if you’re thinking about traveling alone! With the possibility of seeing the northern lights, chilling out in a blue lagoon or hanging out with adorable huskies, you won’t get bored.
Stockholm, Sweden A colourful city with wonderful, interesting, heritage; Stockholm is safe, clean, and easy to navigate. It’s prefect for solo travelers as it’s full of attractions that don’t require a companion to be enjoyed.
Stockholm, Sweden A colourful city with wonderful, interesting, heritage; Stockholm is safe, clean, and easy to navigate. It’s prefect for solo travelers as it’s full of attractions that don’t require a companion to be enjoyed.
Munich, Germany A multicultural destination with a liberal attitude and a love of food and beer, the best time to visit this welcoming city is October. This is when the famous Oktoberfest is in full swing and you can pull up a bench next to a local in the beer tent!
Munich, Germany A multicultural destination with a liberal attitude and a love of food and beer, the best time to visit this welcoming city is October. This is when the famous Oktoberfest is in full swing and you can pull up a bench next to a local in the beer tent!
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Really affordable as far as destinations in Europe go, the pretty city of Amsterdam can be toured by bike – the perfect activity for any solo traveler. Explore the streets, relax in a café or visit one of the informative and interesting museums – just maybe avoid the infamous red light district if you’re alone at night.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Really affordable as far as destinations in Europe go, the pretty city of Amsterdam can be toured by bike – the perfect activity for any solo traveler. Explore the streets, relax in a café or visit one of the informative and interesting museums – just maybe avoid the infamous red light district if you’re alone at night.
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Costa Rica has some of the highest national rankings for happiness and safety in the entire world – so it’s a great place for solo travel. Take it easy and relax by joining a yoga retreat – guaranteed to leave you feeling invigorated, healthy and with a new group of like-minded friends!
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Costa Rica has some of the highest national rankings for happiness and safety in the entire world – so it’s a great place for solo travel. Take it easy and relax by joining a yoga retreat – guaranteed to leave you feeling invigorated, healthy and with a new group of like-minded friends!
Dublin, Ireland A vibrant and energetic city, there’s plenty to do in this Irish capital city. Just a short flight from the UK, this is an ideal city for solo exploration if you don’t want to venture too far from home alone. The lively pub culture is perfect for making new friends.
Dublin, Ireland A vibrant and energetic city, there’s plenty to do in this Irish capital city. Just a short flight from the UK, this is an ideal city for solo exploration if you don’t want to venture too far from home alone. The lively pub culture is perfect for making new friends.
Queenstown, New Zealand Although flying to the other side of the world solo may seem incredibly daunting, the experience of visiting a land of natural beauty and breathtaking views on your own can be extremely liberating – and a wonderful adventure. Queenstown is a great base for exploration and full of hospitable people – so with no language barrier you’ll have loads of locals to chat to!
Queenstown, New Zealand Although flying to the other side of the world solo may seem incredibly daunting, the experience of visiting a land of natural beauty and breathtaking views on your own can be extremely liberating – and a wonderful adventure. Queenstown is a great base for exploration and full of hospitable people – so with no language barrier you’ll have loads of locals to chat to!
Toronto, Canada A very accepting city, Toronto will welcome you as a solo traveler with open arms. Full of great restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries and even a few eclectic festivals in the summer, you’ll love the freedom of visiting this vibrant city solo.
Toronto, Canada A very accepting city, Toronto will welcome you as a solo traveler with open arms. Full of great restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries and even a few eclectic festivals in the summer, you’ll love the freedom of visiting this vibrant city solo.
Puglia, Italy Join a group of strangers all united by one thing – their love of food! Explore a beautiful part of Italy whilst enjoying delicious Italian food that is good for you – what more could you want?
Puglia, Italy Join a group of strangers all united by one thing – their love of food! Explore a beautiful part of Italy whilst enjoying delicious Italian food that is good for you – what more could you want?
Washington, USA Historic buildings, iconic monuments, and impressive museums – you won’t get bored in the USA’s famous capital. It’s easy to navigate on your own and with no language barrier to stop you from chatting to the locals you’ll wonder why you haven’t traveled alone sooner!
Washington, USA Historic buildings, iconic monuments, and impressive museums – you won’t get bored in the USA’s famous capital. It’s easy to navigate on your own and with no language barrier to stop you from chatting to the locals you’ll wonder why you haven’t traveled alone sooner!