Maybe you love traveling alone, or perhaps you're thinking of embarking on your first solo adventure. Whatever the situation, there are certain destinations that are especially great for solo travel and others that are best for visiting with a companion or group. So I rounded up responses from the subreddit r/travel of the best and worst destinations for anyone thinking of traveling alone.
And of course, there's always risk involved with any type of travel, so it's important to do your own research and take precautions whether going solo or with a group.
1. Best: Japan
2. Best: Ireland
3. Worst: Paris
4. Best: Taiwan
5. Best: The Netherlands
6. Worst: Colombia
7. Best: Portugal
8. Best: Guatemala
9. Best: Argentina
10. Worst: Rome
11. Best: New Zealand
12. Best: Portland, Oregon
13. Best: Thailand
14. Worst: Marrakesh
15. Best: Crete, Greece
16. Best: Mexico
17. Worst: Ibiza, Spain
18. Best: New York City
19. Best: Hanoi, Vietnam
20. Worst: Egypt
21. Worst: India
22. Best: Malta
23. Worst: South Africa
24. Best: Iceland
25. Best: Republic of Georgia
26. Best: South Korea
If you've traveled alone, what destinations would you recommend and which would you warn solo travelers to avoid? Tell us about your experiences in the comments!
Disclaimer: This article was written to provide travel recommendations or suggestions; however, it’s important to keep in mind your own health, community health, and COVID-19 exposure risk.