11 PLACES TO TRAVEL ALONE THAT YOU WILL NOT FORGET - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2024

Do you want to travel alone? In this article I propose more than 10 destinations that you will enjoy even if you are not accompanied. Also, they are places that are safe if you take basic precautions.

For many of you who are thinking of traveling, it can be difficult to find someone to do it with. People are often preoccupied with their routines or simply prefer to stay in their own country.

I have also heard hundreds of times that it is dangerous to travel or that I do not go to a certain country because something bad will happen to me… Within reason (such as avoiding traveling to countries that are at war), if you take the basic precautions you will have a good time and have an unforgettable experience.

The solution is to find places to travel alone. At first it is imposing and a little scary but it is worth it. It is an adventure and it will provide you with priceless value for your development and personal improvement.

In addition, probably when you compare the advantages of traveling alone compared to in a group, you think many more times to do it again and repeat. Here is a list of destinations that I propose. Some cheap, some mid-priced and some expensive.

These are the places to travel alone that I propose

Cheap

Thailand

Thailand is one of the countries where the "backpackers" travel the most. It is cheap, it has a lot of nature and a lot of history.

Other reasons for making the trip:

• You will surely meet other travelers, adventurers and open-minded.
• Its inhabitants are usually friendly and kind.
• If you have a tight budget, it is a good option, since it is usually cheap, especially in the north.
• You can enjoy the rainforest, the beaches, the architecture and the festivities of Bangkok.
• Traveling in Thailand is easy.

Cusco-Peru

Lima is also beautiful, although I have had the opportunity to be and I would not spend more than a day or two at most. It is an overcrowded city and I would only be there to visit the historic center, which is worth it.

However, Cusco is a place where people have traveled alone for hundreds of years. It is the capital of the ancient Inca Empire and is known for being populated by indigenous people.

Other motives:

• It is very close to Machu Picchu.
• It is one of the places with the most valuable archaeological resources in South America.
• If you want to get away from Western culture it is ideal although there are times of the year when there are usually many tourists.

Bali (Indonesia)

Bali is a very spiritual place where yoga is often practiced and you can find organic food restaurants and beaches. The combination of friendly people and its culture has made it an attraction for tourists. It is also a great destination for surfing.

Other motives:

• Sure you know people because its inhabitants are usually friendly.
• The landscapes are incredible.

Disadvantages:

• It has become a very touristy place and in high season there are big traffic jams.

If you are interested in this destination, I recommend the web viajesrenbali.com.

Malaysia

Malaysia is a country with a reputation for being safe and is an exotic place for Europeans. It is true that prices have risen, although they are still far from typical expensive countries.

Other motives:

• It is one of the most technologically advanced places in Asia.
• There are usually festivals and events throughout the year.
• You can visit the jungles of Borneo and the great city of Kuala Lumpur. In this one there is very good street food. Recommendation: go to places where you can see how they cook it, just in case…

Bhutan

Bhutan is one of the most cultural places in the world. One of the curiosities is that in this country there is one of the few mountains that has not been climbed; Gankhar Puensum, as it is sacred and the Bhutanese government is prohibited from climbing it.

Other reasons and aspects to consider:

• You can only visit it with an organized and reserved trip.
• It is a good place to get rid of the western world. It had no roads, electricity or motor vehicles until 1960. Plastic bags have been banned since 1999 and in 2004 it banned tobacco.

Colombia

Bogota

In Colombia, taking basic precautions, you can also travel alone and enjoy yourself. You can visit from large cities such as Medellín or Bogotá, to Amazonian cities (Leticia), passing through small Caribbean cities such as Santa Marta.

Half price

All Europe

If you are looking for the cheapest possible it is best to follow these steps:

• Go to skyscanner.com.
• Choose your city and destination choose "I'm not sure". In this way the web will give you the cheapest flights you can take.
• Choose the destination that you like the most or that you can afford.

If you live in Spain, you can take flights to Germany, England, Switzerland, Norway, France, etc., very cheap. For 40-60 euros you can get one way.

Although European countries are not the cheapest, if you sleep in hostels and eat cheaply, you will save a lot of money, and in the end the total amount spent will be less than if you buy the ticket to a country in America or Asia.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is known as the Switzerland of Central America. It is a very good place if you want to adventure, see flora and fauna, visit volcanoes or even surf. In addition, its people are usually very friendly and take good care of tourists.

Other motives:

• There are many recreational offerings.
• It is a very peaceful country, it has never had wars or political problems of a greater degree.

Cappadocia

From Turkey, I would especially recommend Cappadocia, a place with unique rock formations in the world. You can stay in the tourist town Goreme, rent a car to go free and stay at least two nights. It is a prepared place that treats tourists very well.

Istanbul is also a place with a lot of history, although here I would recommend going with someone or with more caution, since scams for tourists tend to abound (very elaborate).

Expensive

Iceland

Iceland is a little known country in Spain and less so in Latin America. It has very few inhabitants (less than 500,000) and it is the country with the most water resources on the planet. It is true that it is quite expensive, so if you have a low budget it is better that you choose another option.

Other motives:

• If you like nature it is an ideal place; It is not overcrowded and there are hundreds of kilometers between cities.
• Its nature is unique in the world, in fact it is the filming location of many Hollywood movies (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty or Prometheus among others).
• It is one of the safest countries in the world.
• The first European Parliament is in this country and it is one of the countries with the most volcanoes and hot springs on earth.
• You can see the Northern Lights, a unique experience (especially from September).
• People are very educated, very open-minded and have very little poverty (99.99% of the population is literate).
• Almost all Icelanders speak English.
• Icelandair is one of the best airlines in the world.
• You probably know people who also travel alone.

Melbourne-Australia

Melbourne is another city that many tourists often go to due to its beaches and the city's leisure offer.

Other motives:

• Many people travel alone to Australia because it is a safe country.
• If you know English, it will be easy for you to communicate.
• It is easy to get around and you can bike anywhere.
• You can see fauna that is not in other parts of the world; Kangaroos, koalas…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the largest cities in the world, although it is a good place to relax as it has large gardens and you can teach tai-chi.

Other motives:

• It is one of the safest cities in the world.
• Mix western and eastern culture.
• It has a lot of leisure offer.

Alaska

A curious fact is that about 20% of travelers who go to Alaska go alone.

Reasons:

• You can see whales.
• It has a great nature, including fjords, glaciers and icebergs.