Solo travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world. Whether you prefer to stop at one island deserted or in a wild city, here are the best places to travel alone.
1. Cuba
Communist states are always hungry for foreign exchange and offer very favorable currency exchange conditions for tourists carrying hard money.
Cuba also has a set of attractions that will enchant a tourist traveling alone, such as its excellent Beaches, hotels and entertainment centers, where tropical drinks are very cheap.
Another advantage of Cuba for travelers is that the tight control of society by the state security apparatuses keeps crime rates at almost non-existent levels, so you can enjoy the Antillean island with complete peace of mind.
Admirers of old cars will enjoy a true theme park on the streets of Havana and other Cuban cities, appreciating models from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, which continue to circulate miraculously thanks to the ingenuity of the island's mechanics.
2. Guatemala
Guatemala offers a convenient exchange between the US dollar and the Guatemalan quetzal, making life easier for tourists in the Central American country.
Guatemala brings together unique archaeological, architectural and natural attractions. Among the first are the Mayan sites, headed by the Tikal National Park, declared a World Heritage Site.
The Antigua City of Guatemala is a beautiful example of Spanish colonial architecture suspended in time.
The so-called "country of eternal spring" has coasts on both oceans, with charming beaches on both sides, and in the middle, spectacular natural landscapes, headed by its lakes and volcanoes.
3. Kenya
The republic of central-eastern Africa, with a coastline on the Indian Ocean, is proud to have ecosystems in which you can admire the “big five” of the black continent: elephant, black rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard.
Another thing that solo visitors to hunt or observe biodiversity fully enjoy is the burgeoning nightlife of Nairobi, the capital, and other major Kenyan cities.
The country also has good road and accommodation infrastructure. Aside from its national parks and nature reserves, jungle and African grassland, other interesting attractions in Kenya are the beautiful beaches and coral reefs of Malindi and Lamu Island.
4. South Island, New Zealand
South Island is the largest of the New Zealand archipelago and also the one that brings together the most places and facilities that enthusiasts of a large number of outdoor entertainment are looking for, such as skiing, hiking, kayaking, bungee jumping, spherical, parachuting, motor boating, horse riding and rafting.
Milford Sound fjord, Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, the Otago Peninsula, Fiordland National Park and Lake Wanaka offer the most spectacular places for the enjoyment of landscapes and sports.
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, the New Zealand Alps, Doubtful Sound Fjord and Lake Wakatipu are other wonderful natural spaces of the oceanic country.
5. Barcelona, Spain
The Catalan capital is elegant, cosmopolitan and full of attractions to delight solo travelers.
It is a city that can be enjoyed on a low budget if you know what to do, such as eating tapas in the Spanish style in its cozy taverns, using public transport and attending the many free or low-cost cultural shows.
The majestic architecture of the “city of Barcelona”, headed by the Temple of the Sagrada Familia, the Park and the Guell Palace, and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, is another set of attractions that can be admired without paying.
6. Ireland
If you are alone in Ireland and you want a pleasant chat, settle on a stool in an old Irish bar, order a pint of beer and wait a few minutes for the customer next door to become your friend for life or at least for all the night.
Ireland is a republic of hard-working people, whose main entertainment in their spare time is drinking beer, preferably Guinness.
Irish pubs and breweries are frequent venues for small bands performing Celtic music, the founding civilization of the nationality.
On the west coast of Ireland you will find some of the most imposing sights in the country, such as Skellig Michael Island, the Rock of Cashel historical site and Croagh Patrick Mountain.
7. Nepal
You can go to Nepal as a mountaineer, to ascend one of its 8 peaks that are part of the group of the “Eightomiles”, the 14 peaks with more than 8 thousand meters above sea level that are on Earth, including Everest.
You can also tap into the Himalayan republic's thirst for hard currency and go there as a hiker or hiker on high-altitude circuits such as Annapurna. Along the way, you get to know the people and soak up their customs and traditions.
If you just want to rest and observe, the Nepalese mountains offer the purest air on the planet and the most breathtaking landscapes.
Finally, if you are attracted or curious about the Hindu and Buddhist cultures, Nepal offers you the possibility of knowing both, with their gurus, monks, temples and stupas.
8. New York, USA
No one can feel alone in the Big Apple even if they have traveled unaccompanied. New York museums, like the Smithsonian, Guggenheim, and MOMA, are packed with art and natural history and always packed with people.
Strolling through Central Park, taking a tour of the Hudson, watching an outdoor movie in Prospect Park, attending a Gospel mass and taking a photo in Times Square are some of the free or very cheap things you can do in New York.
If you're into sports, you can watch a Yankees or Mets baseball game, a Knicks basketball game, or a Giants football game.
If instead you have a gastronomic vein, New York offers you from the most exalted restaurants to street stalls with cheap and delicious food.
9. Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido is Japan's second largest island, separated from Honshu, the largest, by an underwater railway tunnel.
Its capital, Sapporo, was the birthplace of the famous beer of the same name, whose first bottle was filled in 1876, being the oldest sparkling in Japan. In 1972, Sapporo staged the Winter Olympics.
The island of Hokkaido is also known for its facilities for practicing outdoor sports on the snowy slopes of its mountains, rivers, caldera lakes and lagoons.
Likewise, Hokkaido has relaxing spas with hot springs and wonderful places for observing biodiversity, especially birds.
10. Southern Thailand
Southern Thailand, just a few degrees from the equator, is a year-round tropical climate zone. In this part of the Asian kingdom there are spectacular islands and beaches both to the east on the Gulf side and to the west along the Andaman coast.
Thailand is a very cheap destination. There you can get a bungalow for $ 4 a day, including breakfast, while at a street stall you can make a delicious meal for less than a dollar.
Less holy palaces, Buddhist temples, and nightlife await you in Thailand.
11. Sri Lanka
This mountainous island, ancient Ceylon, whose inhabitants are mainly Buddhist, has beautiful beaches on its shores, while in the interior are ancient cities, forest reserves, the best tea plantations in the world and sacred mountains.
Sigiriya is a 5th century Sri Lankan archaeological site that was declared a World Heritage Site and is one of the main tourist destinations on the island.
Wildlife watchers can see the Sri Lankan Elephant, native to the island and the largest subspecies of Asian elephant.
The Temple of the Buddha Tooth, erected in the 16th century, is the most important Buddhist temple on the island, while the beautiful Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna is one of the main holy sites of Hinduism.
12. Copenhagen, Denmark
If you are on a pilgrimage alone in search of an attractive mermaid, your destination has to be the Danish capital, where the famous Little Mermaid of Copenhagen is located.
Statues aside, the city is extremely friendly to tourists who like to visit places in a relaxed way, on foot or by bicycle.
Copenhagen has lanes to go everywhere by bicycle, it also has cozy cafes, great art museums and an interesting nightlife, discreet but intense.
13. The Greek islands
We do not pretend that you go to all of them, because there are about 1,400, but on any Greek island you will feel in earthly paradise.
The rich food is guaranteed in any of them, with the fresh fruits of the sea extracted by its fishermen and the animals and vegetables raised and cultivated by its farmers.
The turquoise blue beaches are a gift for the senses and Greece, in need of euros, is one of the most cheap of Europe. What more could you want!
14. Newfoundland, Canada
In the small town of San Juan, the most populated on the Canadian island of Newfoundland, there is a tradition to initiate tourists with good luck, which consists of kissing a cod and drinking a shot of rum. The kiss may not please you at all, but the drink will do you wonderfully in cold weather.
Newfoundland is wild, rugged, and dotted with remote traditional fishing settlements, which have been there for centuries.
Like any port city, San Juan de Terranova has a very active nightlife, which is always appreciated by people who travel alone.
After a night of drinking and fun, it feels good to see icebergs, whales and seabirds.
15. Dubrovnik, Croatia
This walled city surrounded by fortifications in the Croatian Dalmatian region, is one of the main seaside resorts on the Adriatic Sea.
The so-called Pearl of the Adriatic and Dalmatian Athens, monopolized the trade of the region since the 15th century, rivaling in wealth with Venice and in culture with Florence.
During the summer, the narrow streets of Dubrovnik are packed with thousands of tourists getting off the cruise ships, cramming its cafes, restaurants, shops and sights.
In the bay you will find all the beach entertainment of your choice and you can go to the nearby islands on the ferries.
16. Southwest US
The southwestern United States is known for its spectacular scenery, and while there are pine forests and snow-capped mountains, the region's most famous landmarks are its deep, red sandstone deserts dotted with high, flattened, mesa-peaked hills.
A series of great tours make this the perfect place for a solo trip. You can even star in your own western in Monument Valley, between Utah and Arizona, by joining a horseback ride along its trails.
If you can't play Charlton Heston in The greatest story ever told or John Wayne in The comancherosAt the very least make sure to take a good video of the stunning scenery from one of the lookouts.
17. The east coast, Australia
This route is very popular with backpackers who arrive in the Australian city of Cairns, to continue their journey to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park.
The 2,600 km coral reef is the largest in the world and one of the world's leading reserves of marine flora and fauna.
Daintree National Park is located on the Bouncing Stones Aboriginal site, 100 km northwest of Cairns, and is considered the oldest rainforest on the planet, estimated to be over a hundred million years old.
18. Lombok and the Gili Islands, Indonesia
The Indonesian island of Lombok has been gaining an excellent reputation among independent tourists who travel to learn to surf, snorkel and dive in beautiful, crystal clear waters.
Lombok does not have as massive a tourism as its neighbor Bali, which is good news for those fleeing the big crowds.
The Gili Islands, located 4 km off the north coast of Lombok, have paradisiacal beaches with white sand and turquoise blue waters.
Gili Trawangan Island, the largest of the three, is the one that offers the best possibilities for fun for solo travelers. You can even order a pizza with hallucinogenic mushrooms at home.
19. Jordan
The Hashemite kingdom is an unusual haven of peace amid the eternal conflicts in the Middle East. Jordanian hospitality is proverbial and visiting their beautiful ancient cities is a journey in a time capsule to the biblical era.
Petra, the Jordanian archaeological site that was the capital of the Nabatean kingdom, is a city carved out of stone and one of the most beautiful architectural ensembles of mankind.
Also in Jordan you can be ecstatic with a desert night on the shores of the Dead Sea, with the stars floating on the water.
20. Rajasthan, India
Rajasthan is a state in the northwestern region of India full of forts, palaces and other splendid architectural manifestations of the enigmatic Asian nation.
In Kalibanga is the oldest settlement of the Indus Valley civilization and the Indian subcontinent.
Keoladeo National Park, Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Reserve are home to sanctuaries for birds, tigers and other beautiful species at risk of extinction.
Now that if you prefer camels to tigers, you can walk through the desert of Rajasthan on the back of one of these tall quadrupeds; You can even buy a copy at the Pushkar Camel Fair, which is held annually in October or November.
We hope that very soon you will be able to pack to go alone to one of these wonderful destinations. Good company awaits there.
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