If you have never done traveling alone, then this vacation can make you very enthusiastic and excited, or it may just crush your expectations.
Do you want to travel to other parts of the same country? Or do you want to fly around the world? Check out the 14 cities that are recommended by experts for your first solo trip after this pandemic ends!
, a travel writer at
SomtoSeeks.com, recommends Lisbon, Portugal for first-time travelers. "Lisbon is not only safe, but also offers many activities that are perfect for solo travelers," he said.
According to James Cave, founder of Portugalist, although pickpocketing can be a problem in some parts of the city, Lisbon is the capital of the third safest country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index.
2. Sydney, Australia |
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Jeff Peo,
co-founder and CEO of a startup from walkli, would recommend Sydney, Australia to someone who has never traveled alone before. "Sydney is far and away exotic enough to be interesting, but familiar enough as a modern city."
He says this city is quite social too, so you are unlikely to feel lonely. Especially if you live in the hostel you're staying at, chances are you'll run into lots of other solo travelers as well.
3. Taipei, Taiwan |
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Becca Siegel and
Dan Gold run the
halfhalftravel travel site. They say that if a person has never traveled alone, traveling to a very safe place is beneficial. "Taipei is organized, clean, safe for women and travelers who are alone, and want to do many things," they said.
"For one thing, this is a foodie paradise. There are about five to 10 night markets of varying sizes, each featuring the freshest food and best snacks in town, and sometimes from different parts of Taiwan or Asia. "
4. Krakow, Poland |
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Marissa Pedersen, a travel writer and owner of the Instagram account
PostcardstoSeattle, recommends Krakow, Poland. "The city is inexpensive for most travelers, so you can easily visit on a budget and still try some good food," he said.
"Transportation is also affordable, so you can take a train to any other city in Poland for a short day trip," he added. He said you will also find many tourists as other solo travelers, who visit many tourist attractions and stay at hostels.
5. Cape Town, South Africa |
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Mark Whitman, who runs the blog
Mountain IQ, tells me that even though Cape Town has a reputation for being unsafe, it's a great place for solo travel. "During the peak tourist season, which runs during the summer months from November to February, the city receives a lot of tourists, many of whom are solo backpackers," he said.
6. Chiang Mai, Thailand |
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Kristin Addis, CEO of
BeMyTravelMuse.com, said, "Chiang Mai in Thailand is perfect because it is not very big, full of expats, and very easy to travel around." He added that thanks to the tourism industry, English is very commonly spoken. "There are lots of things to do, like meeting exotic elephants and exploring beautiful temples, and there are many hostels, which make it easy to meet people," he said.
7. London, EnglandOne destination that probably comes to the mind of many tourists is London, England. Apart from English being the primary language spoken, London is a huge melting pot of language, culture and history. "London provides the best of so many 'worlds'," Brie Shelly, therapist and podcast host for Real Talk Travels.
8. Prague, Czech Republic |
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Sara Graham, author of
How to Make Big Moves: Relocate Without Losing Your Mind, recommends Prague in the spring. Paris of the East has it all and at a lower price than other popular European capitals. He said the city was also easy to get to places on foot, as well as via the transit system.
9. Tamarindo, Costa Rica |
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Courtnie Nichols, founder and CEO of
TravelBash, a travel company, told us that she would recommend some solo traveler-friendly cities in Costa Rica, including Tamarindo, La Fortuna, or Puerto Viejo. "Costa Rica is an easy destination to make new friends, as well as meet other travelers who are also exploring," he said.
10. Tokyo, Japan |
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Joanna Lin, who started travel blog and video blog
ReadySetJo.com after traveling solo in 20 cities and nine countries for three months, suggests that Tokyo is a great starting solo destination. "There is no such place anywhere else," he said.
11. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
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Gabby Beckford, digital content creator and travel blogger at
PacksLight.com, recommends Dubai. "I can tell you that there is an infinite number of activities for every solo traveler on any type of trip," he said.
"You can easily meet people at Friday Dubai Brunch on a group tour of the dunes in the Dubai Desert, or at one of the many organized events you can find all over the city."
12. Bali, Indonesia |
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According to
Vincent Sim, senior destination manager at
GetYourGuide, Bali offers the culture, nature and tranquility that solo travelers need, such as beaches, underwater world, volcanoes, waterfalls, rainforests, local culture, history, health, nightlife, culinary, and much more.
"The people really preserve its culture and nature, ensuring Bali is always a safe place for everyone to travel, including independent tourists."
13. Hội An, Vietnam |
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Namita Kulkarni is a yoga teacher and traveler who blogs on
Radically Ever After. He told me that Hội An, Vietnam was perfect for someone's first solo trip. "This city offers the right mix of being friendly towards tourists, while maintaining its unique soul and character."
14. Queenstown, New Zealand |
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Megan Walters, manager of
Selvista Guesthouses, revealed that she would suggest Queenstown, New Zealand, as one's first solo travel destination. "It was my first city abroad as a solo traveler and is known as the adventure capital of the world."
"You can do bungee jumping, skydive, parasailing, and a lot more," he said. In addition, tourists under 30 or 35 years of age (depending on which country they are from) can apply for work visas and stay longer. " very friendly, open, helpful and can speak English, "he added. Are you sure you're not interested?
Those are 14 cities that experts recommend for your first solo trip. This of course does not forget the physical preparation, budget and your ability to master the language, manners and ethics of the destination city or country. Stay patient waiting for the pandemic to end.
