Welcome to our huge destination section where we pick out awesome places to travel solo.
Europe offers a diverse range of destinations ideal for solo travelers, balancing safety, ease of navigation, social opportunities, and cultural experiences. Here’s a curated list of the top countries, each with unique advantages: ### 1. **Netherlands** – **Highlights**: English proficiency, bike-friendly cities (Amsterdam, Utrecht), vibrant hostel culture, and compact size. Perfect for museum lovers and … Read more
Could Brits and Americans have their Spanish retirement dream ruined? Spain has recently announced plans to impose a significant tax on homes purchased by non-EU residents, aiming to address its housing crisis. This measure includes a potential tax of up to 100% on the value of properties bought by individuals from countries outside the European … Read more
Visiting New Zealand as a Solo Traveler New Zealand is a hugely popular destination for solo travel and backpackers. Many travelers end up heading their after it’s larger neighbor, Australia. The country is split into two main islands and the seasons are the opposite to the northern hemisphere, so summer is from December to March … Read more
Updated info on Siem Reap and Angkor Wat Three must-sees at Angkor Archaeological Park Until the end of this year, the price for entry to all the temples is US$37 (S$51) for a two-day pass. Here are the must-sees if you can afford only a day. 1. Angkor Wat It is the largest and most … Read more
Camino de Santiago Solo The Camino de Santiago, as most people know it is actually one of a number of caminos (see the map below!) that all end up in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest of the country. This article refers to the most popular Camino known as the Camino … Read more
Hiking & Climbing Mt Kinabalu in Malaysia Mount Kinabalu Climb Introduction Welcome to our pictorial guide to climbing the most spectacular mountain in Southeast Asia. Mount Kinabalu stands at 4095m and dominates this part of Malaysian Borneo. Let’s go climb Mount Kinabalu. It is focal point of the Mount Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s first World … Read more
Thailand is a legendary solo destination and has been from the 1970s when the first intrepid backpackers came to these shores. Thailand has definitely matured into a massively popular destination attracting everyone from the very wealthy from the Middle East to shoestring backpackers from China and other Asian countries. Is Thailand still cheap? Thailand may … Read more
Chile and Argentina are two of richest nations in South America. They are also two of the safest in terms of solo travel. Both are large countries too and travel planning can take quite a bit if effort.