Being a solo traveler has many perks and benefits. And it is that, if you travel alone, you will enjoy the destinations more, because you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with other people. In addition, it will be you who decides where to go and what to do during the trip.
Clever! If you made the decision, but now you don’t know where to go? Here we give you some ideal destinations, as well as some tips for you to enjoy the trip:
1. Thailand
Why visit this destination? Thailand is an easy country to visit at a low cost, it is safe and it is full of tourist attractions where you will find beaches, mountains, temples and much more. Here you can visit places like Koh Tao Island, Ayutthaya, Koh Phi Phi or Khao Yai National Park.
2. New Zealand
Its nature is characterized by the volcanoes of Tongariro, the fjords of Milford Sound, the beaches of Abel Tasman, Lake Taupo and the mountains of the Southern Alps. Places where you can camp since you will not encounter poisonous or predatory animals or insects. Even, if you wish, you can get on the buses that go to all the tourist destinations.
3. Ireland
Ireland is a green country where it rains and it is cold, it is called the Emerald Isle, here you will find landscapes that will leave you breathless and with a variety of travelers of different nationalities. Ireland, without a doubt, is one of the destinations to travel alone.
4. Peru
If you don’t want to go that far, Peru can be a good destination to relax. Machu Picchu, Arequipa, the Cordillera de los Andes, the beaches of Máncora or the Nazca lines are some of its most emblematic places.
It is one of the favorite destinations for backpackers due to its transport network, it has a great variety and number of hotels to stay. Best of all, the prices are usually quite affordable.
5. Spain
It is one of the most visited countries, its public transport will allow you to move easily. In Spain you will find a varied gastronomy, landscapes, culture and historical architecture; that is, everything you need to enjoy your trip alone.
6. Chili
Why not? Within the national territory you can also travel alone and rediscover yourself. It is safe, has a variety of accommodation and has a fairly extensive transport network. You can find a contrast of varied landscapes such as in the Patagonian region in the south, the Atacama desert in the north or on the Island of Chiloé. Dare and discover Chilean culture!
7. Sweden
Its seasons of the year are very marked, which makes it a country with very varied climates. Swedes often take advantage of the sunset to enjoy outdoor activities such as cycling.
8. Greece
Its beaches with crystal clear waters will invite you to explore its entire coast, where you can enjoy typical Greek things such as its Mythos beer. You will have no choice but to enter its nightlife. An ideal date to travel to this paradise is in the month of May, the date on which the medieval Rose festival is held in the city of Rhodes.
9. Amsterdam
If you are one of those who likes backpacking and cycling, Amsterdam would be the appropriate destination. One of the places you must visit is the Cheese Museum, there you will taste a variety of Dutch cheeses and the best thing is that you will not have to pay. Other attractions could be the Anne Frank house or the Heineken Museum.
On April 27 they celebrate the “King’s Day” in homage to the country’s monarch, so this could be an ideal date to visit this country; and it is even ideal if you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
10. Italy
If you are looking for a sunny place with beaches and good gastronomy, Salento is the ideal place. There you can take a tour of the municipalities of Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo, Roca Vecchia, Porto Selvaggio and Punta Prosciutto.
11. Mexico
If you are looking for peace, tranquility and new adventures you can go to Yucatan, it is considered one of the most prosperous regions and preserves archaeological remains of world importance. In the city of Mérida you can learn about the Mayan culture at the Anthropological Museum and at Chichén Itzá, where you can see the pyramid of Kukulcán.
12. Japan
Going to Japan and visiting its capital, Tokyo, will give you peace of mind and it can even be fascinating to travel by train. To stay you will find from its typical inns to modern hotels.
Check our recommendations, plan your next trip and tell us which of these destinations you would like to travel to?