Tired of planning a vacation with your family, loved ones or as a couple? Why not go solo to new horizons. Here are 5 destinations for traveling alone.
On vacation, you may take care of organizing everything for your loved ones: accommodation, transport, itinerary, leisure… In short, one more mental load to add. It is therefore high time to dump all this pressure and leave your other half, your children or your friends to manage on their own. As for you, prepare your suitcase, you’re going on a trip… solo! We see you from here panicking. However, it is not worth worrying about, very safe destinations await you.
However, when you make the decision to go one-on-one with yourself, it is better to do a test drive and what better than a long weekend to see how you live this sudden loneliness, which has often good. To do this, a bridge or the installation of paid leave and RTT is recommended!
5 ideal destinations for a solo weekend
Before considering the world tour alone, you can also go on an adventure near your home. For a weekend, put your suitcase in one of the 5 safest European cities for solo female travelers. Thus, according to the classification holidu.co.ukreleased on February 23, five cities on the continent allow women to feel safe:
- Ljubljana in Slovenia: the Slovenian capital is one of the cheapest in Eastern Europe. With it the European charm operates for sure as much as the visits of the monuments of the city, which can be done on foot, are free. The welcome is warm and the women feel safe there.
- Vienna in Austria: a popular destination for lovers of pastries (it can’t be invented) and opera, the Austrian capital is nevertheless one of the most expensive cities to go on a solo trip. However, you feel like you’re growing wings there and the evenings that end late don’t scare anyone, not even female travellers.
- linz in Austria: the third city in the country of Sissi the Empress is also a former industrial city which has taken a resolutely modern turn. Chocolate stalls abound and the architectural heritage is cherished by the locals. A pretty and original corner where to put your backpack alone.
- Lodz in Poland: the city located in the very center of Poland is a little post-industrial gem. Selected among the five cities in the prestigious 2022 “Sustainability” category by National Geographic Traveler, the city lets itself be coaxed… All in safety.
- Zagreb in Croatia: well known to lovers of the Balkan countries, the city of Zagreb will charm you with its nonchalance, its tranquility and its breathtaking monuments such as the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saints Stephen and Ladislaus, whose two arrows can be seen everywhere in the city.
As for the French towns, many of them do not have a very good reputation… However, some towns may appear on your route map: such as Biarritz on the Basque coast, Lyon and its famous traffic jams, or even Strasbourg. Substantial in size without overdoing it, these cities in France have charm for them and a reassuring aspect for those who want to linger there.
5 perfect destinations for a solo trip
Now that you feel comfortable, you can think of a more distant destination. So it’s time for a road trip to a reliable place. The website usebounce.com released its ranking of the safest countries to go alone, relayed by the magazine Geo :
- Swiss : the country of Gruyère, Toblerone and the great lakes is the safest for those who want to take advantage of a well-deserved break. Zurich, Bern, Neuchâtel… The cities have an old-fashioned charm that will appeal to lovers of cleanliness, elegance and politeness.
- Slovenia : waterfalls, caves and troglodite castles are legion in this Eastern European country. Do not hesitate to make a stop, you will discover friendly inhabitants and desserts… Caloric, but greedy.
- Japan : the land of the rising sun is the third safest for women traveling alone. The quality of life and the Japanese dishes will delight the adventurer in you!
- Georgia : this country bordering the Black Sea offers breathtaking landscapes and rare authenticity. (Note: since the war in Ukraine, it is advisable to avoid border areas with Russia).
- Iceland : country of the aurora borealis, glaciers and black sand beaches, this Scandinavian country will know how to welcome women in search of greatness and adventure. The latter will also be able to feel very comfortable, whether they are in nature or in the cities.
Like a bad refrain, France is not part of the top of the ranking. On the other hand, we also find Croatia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Denmark. Countries that can be traveled alone at any time of the year. So, a starting idea for your next solo vacation ?