Imagine attending meetings after meetings, planning and preparing presentations or drafting proposals. Doing this throughout the year can burn you out. It is time to hit the deck and pack your bags for the solo trip you have been yearning for and postponing for a long time. Let’s take a look at the top eight places you can visit as a solo traveller and check a few things off your bucket list. Let’s explore solo travelling.
Top Places For Solo Travelling
Japan
This country welcomes solo travellers with its union of traditional charm and cutting-edge modern technology. Tokyo is the cleanest and most organised mega-metropolis in the world, and if you want to experience some peaceful moments, head to Osaka. The country captivates you with its ancient temples and cherry blossoms. Moreover, as a solo traveller, you would love Japan’s efficient transportation and the chance to participate in tea ceremonies and sumo wrestling.
Belgium
This country is known for its chocolate from Leonidas to Inchoc. There are several types of chocolate to satiate your appetite for chocolate. However, Belgium also caters to historical geeks as there are a lot of historic sites and infrastructure and if you are interested in seeing medieval architecture, head to Brussels. This country is the perfect mixture of cosmopolitan culture and regional elegance.
Iceland
Iceland is a ‘land of fire and ice.’ It is a magnet for nature lovers and perfect for those travelling solo. The country has an abundance of caves, caverns, black-sand beaches, waterfalls, volcanoes and geysers. As a solo traveller, there are several activities you can take part in, such as going on a whale-watching tour, horseback riding, glacier hiking and ice caving, witnessing the Northern Lights, snowmobiling, and taking a dip in the natural pool and much more.
Botswana
If you want to explore the wilderness and wonders of Africa, visit Botswana. The country has a wealth of wildlife, and nearly 40 per cent of its land is devoted to National parks. The Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert, and Chobe National Park are world-renowned safari spots. They are home to everything from giraffes to rhinos. Additionally, many Botswana lodges are near water and offer cruises on mokoro rides. Furthermore, you can go for game drives and bush walks to enjoy and experience Bostwanian nature in all its glory.
Vietnam
Vietnam is a scenic paradise for solo travellers with its magical waterfalls, pristine beaches and glimmering rice fields. The Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, and Ha Giang Loop are tourist highlights. It also has eight UNESCO sites, one of which is Ha Long Bay. Ha Long Bay stretches for 600 miles and has nearly 2,000 islands. Sapa is a popular trekking place thanks to its surrounding mountains and terraced rice paddies. While visiting Vietnam, don’t forget to visit Cambodia, home to stunning architecture and historic sites, especially the majestic temples of Angkor Wat.
Portugal
Portugal boasts 800 km of coastline, along with being a surfer-friendly paradise. The capital city, Lisbon, is one of the sunniest cities in Europe. Travelling abroad can become a bit pricey, but not in Portugal, as the country is easily accessible by train. If you are a historical geek and want to visit historical sites and palaces, don’t forget to visit the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, which has a plethora of castles, palaces, and fortresses.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the happiest countries in the world. The country has rainforests, beaches, rivers, biodiverse wildlife, and eco-chic hotels. As a traveller, you can enjoy thrilling activities such as river rafting, canyoning, cave tubing and ziplining. Moreover, if you are an animal lover, you can discover wildlife such as macaws, sea turtles, and sloths. Costa Rica is known as the hummingbird capital of the world because you can get a glimpse of more than 50 different hummingbird species, such as violet sabrewing, the coppery-headed emerald, and the magenta-throated woodstar. Furthermore, if you are looking for adventure sports, Costa Rica offers river rafting, fishing, ATV driving, scuba diving, tubing, horseback riding and zip lining through the forest.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a country of windmills and tulips. The capital of the Netherlands, Holland, is a city that never sleeps, and there is always something to do and see. You can visit Anne Frank’s House, the Nine Streets Shopping Area, the Rijksmuseum and the Canal Belt. Holland is known as the ultimate cycling nation due to its flat landscape, mild climate, excellent roads, and short distances. If you love shopping, you must visit the port city of Rotterdam as it has malls and retail centres where you can shop. The most famous place for shopping enthusiasts in Rotterdam is Rotterdam Zuidplein.
The Bottom Line
The article showcases the top eight places you can visit as a solo traveller. As an entrepreneur, you can travel to the land of cherry blossoms, Japan, to windmills and tulips in the Netherlands. Enjoy the vacation and rejuvenate yourself.
