Some places are best traveled alone. Though it may scare you to some extent to travel alone, it will give you some courage to know that solo trips help you explore the world to the maximum possible extent. While solo-trips are truly exhilarating, you should remember that you cannot go alone to every single destination. Here, we have listed some of the top options that you can pick from when you are planning for a solo-trip.
1. Lombok and Gili Islands in Indonesia
As a solo traveler, you would want to enjoy as many adventure activities as you like without being disturbed by anyone. You would love to be your own boss. One of the best places to enjoy as a solo traveler is the Lombok and Gili Islands, Indonesia.
Though these islands aren’t as popular as their costly neighbor, Bali, Lombok, and Gili give you everything that you want to enjoy alone. Surfing, snorkeling, diving, touring hot springs & volcanoes; you name it and you will get to do it here. In recent years, these islands are becoming highly popular as independent travelers keep posting pictures of their beautiful locales all over social media.
2. Bangkok in Thailand
There is more to Thailand than the notorious image it has got pertaining to sex. In reality, it is only a small part of Thailand that youngsters love to enjoy. For solo travelers, though, there are quite a lot of activities in Bangkok. Choose your pick from one of these options – taking a tour around the ancient temples, going on elephant rides, participating in mediation camps, riding on ostriches, participating in adventure sports such as scuba diving and more!
3. Japan
It is not at all surprising to see Japan in this list, because it is one of the most disciplined cities you will ever find in the world. If you are planning to travel solo for the first time, you will not have any problems flying to Japan, except for a few communication issues.
Everything runs on technology here; so, you can have a lovely time in the city exploring the museums, volcanoes, and beaches, by quickly navigating through the maps. English is not widely spoken here, but with the help of technology, you can still manage to find your way in the city. (recommended app to use NAVITIME)
4. Kenya
Are you a wildlife enthusiast? If yes, pack our bags right away and visit this beautiful country. Kenya is the best location for visiting wildlife sanctuaries. It is famous for hosting the Big Five species of wildlife here. This includes the elephant, lion, black rhino, leopard, and buffalo).
Many tour operators organize safaris to explore the different species of animals in the parks here. As a solo traveler, you can easily join other travelers in these safaris and get your share of a thrill as you get up-close with one of the Big Five!
5. Iceland
More than 15% of Iceland is covered with sheets of ice. You can ride and walk on them with ease. The irony is that this country is also home to over 20 volcanoes. This is why it is rightly known as the Land of Fire & Ice. The main reason why this is a great choice for solo travelers is that it is ranked as one of the top 10 safest places in the world today.
The people of Iceland are very warm and helpful. The public transportation here is highly punctual. With amazing food & beer as well, it is no wonder that Iceland has been gaining popularity among independent travelers in the recent past.
6. Nepal
Nepal is one of the must-visit destinations for any solo traveler who is passionate about hiking. The Annapurna circuit is the one that takes you across the mighty Himalayan mountain range. With only a porter and guide to go along with you, it can be quite a satisfying hike for you, when you aren’t disturbed by anybody else.
The main reason to visit this place is to explore the untouched beauty of the Himalayas. The fresh mountain air is sure to make you feel relaxed, even though your body is exhausted from the hike.
7. New York City
Did you know that the busy New York City has been regarded as one of the best destinations for solo travelers? This is mainly because many people have a strange hobby of people-watching. If you love to do that as well, pack your bags to Central Square and watch the hundreds of people as they go past you.
When you are tired of visiting the shops, galleries, museums and other historical landmarks that NYC offers you, hop around to the nearby gourmet food markets to shop for your favorite & exotic foods. Alternatively, you can also get yourself a coffee at one of the famous cafes and watch the busy life around you with a smile.
8. Germany
Castles, historical monuments, museums, galleries, adventure sports, flea markets, picturesque landmarks `and more – you name it and Germany offers them to you with great hospitality. Berlin, especially, is considered to be one of the safest cities in the world, because of its low crime rate. Therefore, if you are planning to travel solo for the first time, you can consider choosing Germany as your preferred destination.
As a solo traveler, it is not enough to understand the places that are suitable to visit. It is equally (if not more) important to know about what kind of behavior to exhibit when you visit these countries. Politeness is a quality that you have to exhibit anywhere you go, to get back kindness in return.
Apart from that, you should research well on the internet to know about offensive and insensitive comments that you have to avoid in specific countries. `What may sound perfectly normal in Country A may sound offensive in Country B.
So, you have to know these basics to avoid offending anybody unintentionally. When you are traveling solo, you will have nobody else to depend on, except yourself and your character. So, be a good traveler and enjoy your trip without hurting others’ sentiments.