This isn’t the first time that you’re hearing about solo travel. Your colleagues have done it, your friends push you to do it and it’s secretly even there on your bucket list—but you just haven’t mustered the courage yet to make it happen for you, have you? Don’t worry. We get how it’s only a pretty picture painted in the head right now, but there’s a lot that goes in between thinking about doing it to actually doing it. We get it, but you’ve also gotta start somewhere, right? Ask us, and we’d say pick a country you trust and then take a step at a time from there on. Listed below are a few that we do…
 

Iceland

Iceland

With a population circling around 300,000, it is indeed a small-town. And with small towns come nicer and humbler people, such that, even their police has an Instagram account filled with ducks and babies. How do you not want to experience all this for yourself, all by yourself?

What you shouldn’t miss—Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), Blue Lagoon

 

Canada

Canada

Canadians have a reputation for being the nicest people on this planet. That’s gotta be assurance enough, don’t you think? The only threat could be the chilly winters, but nothing that the Rockies and the rainforests (in the West) couldn’t make up for.

Also check out—Banff National Park, Lake Louise

 

New Zealand

New Zealand

If you’re one to explore the wilderness, forget the Americas, for New Zealand is your true calling. Not only does NZ give you some of the most postcard-worthy views to wake up to, it’s list of adventure sports ensure that you’re never doing the same thing twice. This country is a bucket list in itself!

Few of the many things to do there—Caving, Jet Boating

 

Indonesia

Indonesia

Indonesia’s no longer only a honeymoon destination, for the privacy of its infamous jungle pools are now as much for solo travellers to rock a bikini without being conscious about their bodies, as they are for couples to have intimacy. Besides, Bali is also a great pick for backpackers on a budget, so why not?

Also try out—Glamping Tents, Komodo Dragon Boat Trip

 

The Netherlands

The Netherlands

While Amsterdam may have its reputation for being liberal, we’re talking about exploring the streets and the museums of Netherlands to realize that other things have history too. When they said to get lost before you could find yourself, we’re pretty sure they meant in these canals, on a bicycle.

Also ride by—Anne Frank House, Keukenhof Gardens

 

India

India

It wasn’t by coincidence that Julia Roberts picked India to be one of her three destinations in Eat Pray Love. While hers focussed on spirituality, there’s more to this country of ours than praying. We’re talking about the diverse cultures hopping from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu to Sikkim, with its people and experiences so genuine and real, they’re sure to leave you humbled.

What you can’t miss out on—Trekking, Heritage Monuments

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