Solo travelling has for many decades been seen as rather odd since humans are such social beings. Many travelers go in groups, mostly friends and family — not only for budgetary minimization but also moral support and safety. But the 21st traveler is working effortlessly to change this misconception, and solo travelers are becoming much more common.
More people are realizing the need for solo travelling to satisfy their own peculiar needs. Digital and online resources have greatly enhanced solo travelling by ensuring that solo travelers acquire any necessary information about destinations and also keep in touch with their loved ones during the entire trip. This article provides information on a few destinations, most appropriate for solo travelling.
- MASAI MARA
Masai Mara is basically the largest national reserve in Kenya – the land of safari. The open grassland is home to the world’s Big Five. The reserve boasts one of the world’s wonders – the
Great Migration, which happens in August of every year.
Independent travelers are often accompanied by other group visitors from all over the world to witness the migration of millions of wildebeest to the Serengeti, Tanzania. The reserve is home to many lodges and hotels usually with tented camps. Solo travelers will also be able to interact with the native but hospitable Masai community.
- REYKJAVIK
It’s Iceland’s capital and biggest city and virtually offers easy access to any other part of the country for the wide range of outdoor activities. The country is currently the most user-friendly destinations with the highest number of solo travelers and has topped the list for quite a number of times consistently.
- BALI
Located in Indonesia as a major province and island boasting many unique resources, Bali is home to pristine beaches, yoga, spas, organic eateries and massages. Enthusiasts have deemed it a mood, aspiration or tropical state of mind rather than a mere destination.The island holds some of the most sincerely warm people on the face of the planet who will genuinely smile at a foreigner reassuring you of your safety as you indulge in the islands epic activities.
- PARIS
Solo travelers — especially shoppers — have shown their profound love to shop in Paris numerous times. The city holds some of the most amazing selection of cafes where visitors chill out and can observe the very unique French culture.The city has received plenty of positive reviews, especially from women travelling solo.
- BANGKOK
The biggest city in Thailand has been a major attraction to both solo travelers and groupies. Floating markets, active nightlife and cheap shopping are quite irresistible to many thrill seekers who are heavily allured to visit and reside the city for till they have no more to spend.The city has more than often been a place for creating easy friendships among travelers and locals.
- SEVILLE
Known to many for its romanticism, Spain is easily accessed on foot so you don’t need car hire services to move around. The city’s charisma and allure are quite the subject for the photographer’s eye and will definitely lure you into spending more days than planned. The friendly locals will definitely keep you company be it in a bar, tapas or during a shrimp and garlic dish.
These places are but a fraction of the world’s safest places for solo travelers. Feel safe and free to travel solo to satisfy a different kind of travel urge. Get out there and enjoy it.
This article originally appeared in Fodors by Anisha Shah
Photo by Bart Speelman / CC by
Posted on May 5, 2023