Let’s
face it, everyone needs some alone time every now and again.
Whether you’re
getting over a recent break up or simply craving adventure. There’s nothing
like striking out on your own to get you back on track.
Follow
our guide to these top solo travel destinations around the world and go
wherever takes your fancy!
Iceland
Iceland
is the place to go when you need to escape reality and immerse yourself in
nature. It has glaciers, black sand beaches, volcanoes and hundreds of
waterfalls, which give it a mystical feel. And you won’t have to worry about
running out of time to see everything, because during the summer, the sun
shines nearly round the clock.
Why
go solo?
While
travelling with a friend is fun, it can also be distracting and sometimes
hinder your ability to remain in the moment. Gossiping about a co-worker while walking
across one of Iceland’s many fields of lava rocks or listening to a friend vent
about her boy problems while wading through a volcanic spring, definitely
detracts from the experience and prevents you from fully appreciating your
surroundings.
Antigua,
Guatemala
Its
cobble-stoned streets, bright-coloured storefronts, towering cathedrals and
tree-lined parks make it not only with tourists but with student as well.
Antigua is one of the cheapest places to study Spanish. For just one or two
pounds, students can receive private Spanish lessons from one of Antigua’s
Spanish language schools.
Why
go solo?
If
improving your Spanish skills is your goal, then you have to fully immerse
yourself in the language. Because many of the waiters and tour guides speak
English, it’ll be hard enough to find opportunities to practice your Spanish as
it is. Having an English-speaking travel buddy around all the time will make it
all the more difficult.
South
Korea
The
locals are eager to help foreigners and aren’t too proud or shy to attempt some
English, should Korean prove too difficult to wrap your head around.
Why
go solo?
In
an ethically and culturally homogenous society like South Korea, a group of
foreign tourists can seem intimidating and unapproachable. Thus, if interaction
with the locals is your goal and if you want to have a shot at gaining an
insight into Korean culture, travelling alone is the way to go. You can
couch-surf or stay with a Korean family through a homestay program, which is a
lot easier to arrange when you’re alone and not part of a group.
Ireland
With
over 400 castles in The Republic of Ireland alone and a dozen art and history
museums in its capital, Dublin, Ireland is soaked in history. You can spend
days wandering through castle corridors or the mammoth 135-year-old National
Museum of Ireland.
Why
go solo?
The
Irish are a friendly, hospitable bunch and very approachable. Plus museums are
primarily a solitary experience they’re easiest to enjoy alone, when you’re not
pressured to rush, and can take as little or as much time as you’d like.
Tulum,
Mexico
In
recent years, Tulum has earned a reputation as an idyllic location for yoga and
meditation retreats. The eco-friendly cabana hotels bunched along the Caribbean
Sea have no televisions and the electricity is generated from windmills.
Why
go solo?
Few
other activities offer a bigger opportunity for self-reflection that solo
travel. And a few quiet days spent journaling or meditating on a white sand
beach can be a nice way to give yourself some space to de-stress and gather
your thoughts.
We hope this guide has made picking your solo trip a little easier. For more information and advice on your holiday, drop us an e-mail on: info@discountinsurance.co.uk.
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