Best Places to Travel Solo: 5 Destinations You Don’t Want to Miss

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Traveling alone is trending, according to a recent report from American Express, with 69% of survey respondents planning to take a solo trip in 2024. It’s no wonder: When you travel the world alone, you don’t need to juggle anyone else’s schedule or preferences. You can go where you want, when you want and follow your heart when choosing activities once you’ve arrived at your destination. Solo traveling can be a great way to meet new people, relax or explore your hobbies (think: a cooking class in the South of France or a wellness-focused destination).

But of course, if you’re looking to plan a trip for one, you’ll want to consider a few factors, such as how easy it is to get around—since getting lost on your own can be stressful—as well as how fun it is to explore and relax alone in the destination. Taking all this into consideration, here are the five best places to travel solo, and why we think these destinations fit the bill.

If you love history, literature and having a pint in a pub, and you’re eager to explore a city in another country that’s rich with culture, Dublin is a wonderful option. It’s a safe, walkable city—with easy-to-navigate public transportation if you opt to journey out of the city center—and its residents are friendly. Ireland’s capital offers culture galore, including museums, galleries and music. And while you’ll want to bring along a rain slicker, all that drizzle leads to lush green parks.

Let us count the reasons to travel alone to Tokyo: It’s quite safe, you’ll get to visit somewhere that’s very likely to be different from your home, and many hotels and restaurants are geared toward individuals. For instance, there are hotel rooms for solo travelers, and it’s common for people to sit alone at restaurants—either at a counter or a table. Additionally, there’s so much to do. Even riding the world-renowned train system is an adventure. Plus, there are cherry blossoms, fish markets, onsen (aka hot springs), temples and more to explore.

Visit Reykjavík—and if you’re lucky, you’ll see the northern lights. But even if those colorful rays of light don’t appear in the sky, there’s plenty to see and do, including geothermal spas, museums, a vibrant music scene and many places to eat and shop. You’ll be able to walk to a lot of the main attractions, though cabs are readily available. It’s also easy to rent a car or bike to get around. Iceland itself is easy to get to. Flights are generally budget-friendly and the flight time from NYC is about six hours.

Gorgeous and scenic Costa Rica offers beaches, jungles, adventure and pura vida. The Central American country is welcoming to tourists, and has many friendly residents who speak English. If planning out an itinerary feels overwhelming, there are plenty of companies that can arrange one for solo travelers. But you can also figure it out by yourself, taking a bus, rented car or shuttle from the airport to La Fortuna. Once you’re there, you can visit Arenal Volcano National Park, enjoy time in a hot spring, go for a hike or ride a horse.

If a trip across the ocean to Europe feels out of reach, consider a visit to Montreal, where the official language is French and the city has the moniker “Canada’s Culture Capital.” Foodies and culture lovers will find a lot to love about this locale. Some noteworthy museums include the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal and the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Plus, the city is full of murals and galleries as well as upscale restaurants and low-budget treats, such as Montreal bagels and poutine. Outdoor fanatics might want to rent a bike to explore some of the city’s gorgeous parks, including Parc Jean-Drapeau (a site used during the 1976 Summer Olympics) and Mount Royal.

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