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17 Best (And Safest) Places To Travel Alone For Females
Are you an independent chic who has been dreaming of exploring the world, as a solo traveler? Want to go a memorable solo adventure that you’ll cherish until your last breath? From an uber energetic mega-metropolis in North America to the exotic jungles of Southeast Asia, we’ve rounded the best places to travel alone for girls who want to go on an epic journey across the world. Ladies, make sure to check out these solo travel ideas and helpful pieces of travel advice!
1. Rome, Italy
Rome, famed for its inspiring fashion, beautiful people, delicious food and romance, is truly a fabulous destination that will indulge all your five senses. As a female solo traveler, walking around this vibrant Italian city will let you feel empowered and fully present. Not to mention, you may even get a marriage proposal, as you wander around Rome, as a solo traveler.
2. New York City, United States
Looking for amazing places to travel alone in America? Explore the Big Apple’s outer boroughs and the streets of Manhattan with no arguments over which iconic landmark, cutting-edge gallery and world-famous museum to visit. If you are not as bold as Carrie Bradshaw, and you don’t like to dine in a restaurant alone, there are tons of gourmet food markets to eat in NYC.
3. Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is also one of the safest places to travel alone for women. As a matter of fact, you can even walk around there at night on your own. In addition, Australia is an English-speaking country, meaning it is easy for solo travelers to get around and navigate in Melbourne. If you ever need help, you may ask anyone walking by, and they will be happy to assist you.
4. Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is one of the safest places to travel alone in the world, for women. As a matter of fact, it is ranked numero uno on the Global Peace Index, which is a report released by the Institute for Economics and Peace regarding the peacefulness of regions and countries around the world.
5. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, revered as one of the best places to travel alone in Europe, is a vibrant, friendly and safe city that has a lot to offer to female solo travelers. Known colloquially as the “Venice of the North”, Amsterdam enthralls solo travelers with its gorgeous canals, globally renowned museums, lovely bridges and stunning architecture. Whether you want to party, dive into its culture and history or just enjoy the relaxing feel of an old European city, there’s something for every solo traveler’s taste in the Dutch capital.
6. Guatemala
If you’re looking for interesting places to travel alone in South America, look no further than Guatemala and its highly touted Mayan Ruins. Not only does have a plethora of cultural and historic attractions, but it’s an inexpensive place to travel as well, which means you can stay there for a while to volunteer or learn Spanish.
7. Montreal, Canada
If you want to get a sweet taste of Europe without spending a fortune, Montreal is the place to be. Lauded for its rich culture and history, Montreal appeases female solo travelers with its scenic riverfront Old Port, history museums, grand old French restaurants and old cobblestone streets that are lined beautifully with 17th-century buildings. What’s more, it is home to the Montreal Botanical Gardens as well as dozens of bars and nightclubs.
8. Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, nestled grandly on Northern Thailand’s foothills, is one of the top and most picturesque places to travel alone in Asia for ladies. Surrounded by a lush countryside and mountains, Chiang Mai is much safer, quieter and greener than its capital – Bangkok – and has a significant expatriate population as well as a cosmopolitan air. Fittingly nicknamed as the “rose of the north”, Chiang Mai is a historically and culturally interesting city, with over 300 Buddhist temples and array of vegetarian dishes and yoga styles to offer.
9. Bali, Indonesia
Relaxing beaches, temples as well as inexpensive accommodations and food are just a few reasons why Bali is often deemed one of the ultimate places to travel alone for females. With an amazing backpacking culture for young folks, budget-conscious female travelers will always someone cool to hang out with in Bali.
10. British Virgin Islands
Think the Caribbean is just for honeymooners and couples? For a scintillating solo Caribbean escape, make sure to include the supremely beautiful British Virgin Islands to your route planner, as you plan a trip to the West Indies. Billed as nature’s little secrets, British Virgin Islands has a great nightlife circuit and boasts some well-known beaches that lure flocks of single travelers from all over the world. People there are friendly, and you’ll find it easy to make friends in this warm and lovely Caribbean paradise.
11. Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen – the capital of Denmark – is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the safest and most intimate places to travel alone in Europe. Known as the coolest kid in the Nordic block, this Danish city beckons female travelers with its nightlife, culture, shopping and beautiful architecture. Moreover, the city is compact and is fairly easy to navigate, even though mixed in its urban scene. In fact, you can explore Copenhagen and experience its grandeur by using only a bicycle.
12. South Island, New Zealand
The beautiful South Island of New Zealand offers a myriad of exciting activities to solo travelers, including whitewater rafting, jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, kayaking, hiking, zorbing and a whole lot more. With jaw-dropping scenery at every turn, this destination is definitely a big and zesty outdoor playground. Lakes, craggy coastline, glaciers and mountains form the backdrop of a destination that is voted regularly as one of the world’s most beautiful places.
13. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, although it is one of world’s biggest and busiest cities, is a great destination to relax, as it is full of Zen-like experiences, such as Tai Chi classes and beautiful gardens. In addition, it often regarded as one the safest cities in the world, which makes it a perfect Asian getaway spot for female solo travelers. On top of it all, Hong Kong has an endless array of attractions and experiences to offer to its visitors.
14. Singapore
No list of the best places to travel alone for women is complete without the inclusion of Singapore. Friendly, safe and supremely clean, this Southeast Asian hub enraptures female solo travelers with its incredible shopping opportunities, mouthwatering cuisines, and mash-up of cultures.
15. Kyoto, Japan
Going on a solo trip in Japan? Looking for solo travel ideas in Japan? Here’s a good word of travel advice for you: don’t skip Kyoto. Touted as the most beautiful city in Japan, Tokyo astonishes female solo travelers with its villas, imperial palaces as well as UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Kamigamo Shrine, Tō-ji, and Shinmogamo Shrine. And as with the rest of Japan, Kyoto is a pretty safe place to travel for females.
16. Palawan, Philippines
Palawan, one of the most alluring and admirable places to visit in the Philippines, is a majestic tropical hub brimming with spectacular natural wonders, such as its towering limestone cliffs, the Puerto Princesa Underground River, Coron Islands and Kayangan Lake. To make things even better, the people in Palawan are rather friendly and approachable.
17. A cruise
Technically, it’s not a specific travel destination, but a cruise in any area of the world is a great experience nevertheless, especially for females who are traveling alone. With a cruise, you get to enjoy the convenience of having an itinerary and secure accommodations. You can unpack once and arrive at many different destinations, without having to book accommodations and flights. Sounds awesome, right?
Want to travel solo, but don’t know where to go? Here’s a list of some of the best places to travel alone for females!
Whether it is by choice or because your schedule does not fit with someone else, solo travel is indeed a fascinating ride that every female should experience at least once in her life. As far as I’m concerned, traveling solo is a liberating and eye-opening experience that feeds your passions, promotes self-discovery and stretches your comfort zone.
And when you travel solo, you also get the freedom to create your own schedule, relax when you want, and be social when you want. To top it all off, traveling solo will let you meet a ton of people and forge stronger relations than you would if you were with a travel buddy.
Solo travel isn’t as dangerous and complicated as most people think. Yes, the world can be quite an intimidating place, but most of it is just media hype. Trust me, the world is teeming with beautiful and safe places to travel alone for females.
