Best Destinations For Solo Travelers in the World

If you've never traveled alone before, the prospect of doing so can be intimidating. It's no stress to check in for your outbound flight, but it all becomes real when you arrive in an unfamiliar place. However, any initial reservations are unfounded; once you've settled in your hotel and head out to try new foods, your nerves will have given way to the excitement of being in a new place.

Choosing the right destination is an important part of enjoying solo travel. Whether you're planning a multi-country trip or a spontaneous city break, there are places better suited to solo travel than others. Some places work naturally for people who prefer going solo, while other areas are more suited to having new encounters with people.

Solo travel locations exist all over the world, so you can have a solo trip when summer is at its peak or when winter is at its bleakest. Here are our picks for solo travel destinations, categorized by interest. Whether you enjoy hiking, sightseeing, raves, or relaxation, these locations will not disappoint.

South America: best for flying solo

South America is a perfect destination for adventure seekers. It comes with rivers for rafting, ancient ruins to be discovered, jungles to be explored, and mountains to climb. Additionally, when it's winter in the northern hemisphere, summer is bubbling in South America. This makes it the perfect time to visit the Andes and Patagonia. There's something for every level of adventurer, from the well-trodden areas of Chile, Brazil, and Argentina to the more rigorous jungle trails in Colombia and Ecuador. You'll always have people around you as you trek to Machu Picchu.

Don't get intimidated by South America's size. Right from its popular established traveler hubs to easy border crossings, the continent is perfect for solo overlanding. The famous Gringo trail that provides views of some of the continent's most famous locations ensures you constantly meet fellow tourists and grants you great opportunities to travel with them if you're going in the same direction. In addition, the warmth and hospitality of the natives and the South American exotic hostel network make traveling solo stress-free.

Ubud, Indonesia: best for self-reflection

Whether you liked or disliked Elizabeth Gilbert's travel memoir Eat, Pray, Love, you can't deny that Bali is an enchanting place. Ubud, Bali's spiritual and artistic heart, is where Elizabeth Gilbert found love. To date, it still is a terrific location for solo adventurers to reflect, recharge and relax. Additionally, Bali is great at any time of the year. Even though it's at its busiest in summer, winter gives the island a more serene and quiet atmosphere.

Berlin, Germany: best for nightlife

Some say that arriving alone increases your chances of getting into Berghain, Berlin's most famous nightclub. Whether true or false, this saying proves that Berlin has a special place for solo travelers. Due to its reputation as one of the most inclusive and friendliest cities in Europe and its spectacular nightlife scene, Berlin is a hotspot for many solo travelers.

Berlin is a great city for travelers that are the life of the party with its famous beer gardens and massive clubs. However, clubbing is just one of many activities that can be found in Berlin. For example, the Brandenburg Gate leading to the Holocaust memorial surrounds you with profound history, fabulous boutiques, quirky cafes, food trucks, and flea markets that open on weekends.

East Africa: best for a group tour

Ever wondered what it would be like to watch gorillas in the Rwandan jungles or come face to face with a Massai chief somewhere in Kenya but were discouraged because of the potential logistics hassle of getting to East Africa on your own? This can be sorted easily with a group tour. You get to experience the magnificent region of East Africa and get something of a buffer for some of the challenges tourists might face visiting Africa for the first time.

The tourism infrastructure in East Africa is very impressive, and solo traveling is easily achievable in most countries. More so, if you join a group tour, you can string along in large safaris in various countries without worrying about paying additional charges for traveling alone or arranging different tours or modes of transportation.

Singapore: best for a solo stopover

There are fewer stressful travel experiences than arriving at Singapore's state-of-the-art Changi airport on a hot afternoon. With an extensive collection of guesthouses and hostels, numerous leisure activities that you can do, and one of the best public transport systems in the world, you know you're in for a treat.

Whether you take a walk past the Chinatown Heritage Center, stare at the stunning Gardens just by the Bay, or settle into a beautiful rooftop pool, the entire nation is suited to solo travelers. There is no need to worry about the locals, as they won’t mind the influx of tourists from all over the world– which is always a bonus.

Conclusion

Even though traveling in this day and age is usually done in groups; friend groups, work groups, or even family, there's a tendency that now and again you want to go somewhere by yourself and still enjoy the adventure of a new location. With the list provided above, you are bound to find something that tickles your fancy when it comes to solo traveling!