10 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL ALONE

Travelling solo can be great fun. You have complete freedom in where to go and what to see and do. When you are on your own though, safety has to be an important consideration, but there are many fantastic places in the world that are perfectly safe for a lone traveller. Wherever you go and whether or not you travel alone, you still need to take the usual sensible precautions, but here are ten of the best places to travel solo.

1. Vietnam

Vietnam is truly a beautiful country and one that is rated by many as perfectly safe for the solo traveller. You can experience the exiting and colourful street life of big cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, or take a trip into the mountains and see scenery life you’ve never seen before. Vietnam is a great example of why travelling solo doesn’t have to mean sticking to your own back yard.

2. Costa Rica

Costa Rica is known as the happiest country on the Earth and here you can get away for the adventure of a lifetime, on your own. Surf on the Pacific coast or white water raft down the Pacuare river. They say that Costa Rica was the birthplace of adventure travel.

3. Alaska

Take a trip to one the few remaining wildernesses on the planet with a solo visit to the Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. The scenery is breathtaking with its snow topped mountains, glaciers and fjords. Alaska is one of the most popular destinations for solo travellers and statics show that over 300% of visitors to the frozen continent are travelling alone.

4. New Zealand

Another one of best places to travel alone is New Zealand. The people of New Zealand are friendly, outgoing and open minded and they will welcome you with open arms to their beautiful country. See the lush landscapes that were made famous by the Lord of the Rings movies or try your hand at bungee jumping or jet boarding. You certainly won’t get bored in New Zealand.

5. Ireland

Ireland is another of those countries that make you feel instantly at home and it also stands firm in our list of best places to travel alone. Welcoming pubs where the locals are always happy to welcome visitors and beautiful green scenery abound. Ireland is rated as the 11^th safest country in the world, so the only thing you might have to worry about is the rain!

6. Chile

For the more adventurous, Chile is another great destination for the solo traveller. Chile is a 3000 mile long country of beautiful coastline and ever changing scenery. The Chilean people are friendly and there’s plenty to do and to see in Chile. You should definitely add it to your list of best places to travel alone.

7. Thailand

Take a trip to the land of smiles and enjoy a taste of the orient on your own. Fantastic beaches, bustling cities and wonderful scenery all add up together to make Thailand a fantastic vacation destination for anyone. Oh, and don’t forget the incredible food! If you think that Thai food is delicious at home, wait until you have tried the real thing!

8. Bali

For a more spiritual adventure, the beautiful Island of Bali, in Indonesia, will provide you with a cultural experience that you will never forget. It’s another one of best places to travel alone. Wonderful beaches and some of the most hospitable people on the planet, Bali is the perfect place to get away and unwind.

9. Hong Kong

Even though Hong Kong is one the busiest and biggest cities in the world, it still ranks as one of the safest. There is loads to do in Honk Kong and, if you haven’t travelled very widely before, it’s an ideal way for you to experience a different culture, but not have to worry about the language barrier, because English is widely spoken in the city.

10. Austria

And finally, to conclude our list of best places to travel alone, here comes Austria. Getting around Austria on your own is easy, because they have such a wonderful rail system. The people are friendly, the cities are relaxed and the scenery is stunning. Austria is a beautiful destination for a relaxing holiday and a country in which you will never feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

What are best places to travel alone in your opinion?

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