Packing your bags for a new trip is always an exciting event, whether you are heading off for a week in the sun or stuffing all your worldly belongings into one rucksack for a much longer trip. There are some destinations that are naturally better for the solo traveler than others, so by highlighting a few of the features to look for in your destination, this can help you to pick the best places that will fuel your passion for travel.

Not everyone will be looking for the same thing when they travel, and while these are guidelines, the important thing is to follow your heart and to find somewhere that is perfect for you.

 

Adventure

A great inspiration for many people who are planning their solo trips is to find destinations that help them to seize the chance for an adventure, and this can take many forms depending on your individual preferences. For those who want to get a real adrenaline buzz and to try different adventure sports, Queenstown in New Zealand is the hub for a variety of activities, from mountain biking and bungee jumping to hiking and paragliding. Other people will define adventure as getting off the beaten track and into rarely visited areas, and exploring the northern Amazon in Peru is without doubt one of the most spectacular trips of this nature.

 

Public Transport

One a more practical level, one of the most desirable features in a city or country for solo travelers is a good public transport network, to help make getting from one place to another a simpler process.

This is particularly important for those people who do travel solo, as the costs of arranging a taxi or even renting a car can be particularly prohibitive as there is very rarely someone else that the costs can be shared with. It is important to research your destination beforehand, as knowing that there is only one bus per day running on your desired bus route will help you to make sure there is plenty of time in your itinerary for the trip.

 

Events And Activities

An important part of solo travel is the desire to keep busy, and even for those who are on a long term journey, being able to find things to do is important to stop any thoughts of boredom or restlessness from setting in. While there are many city breaks that have a wide range of attractions such as Berlin and Rome, there are also plenty of smaller destinations that have plenty of activities too. A great suggestion for those looking for inspiration is to choose a destination with a festival that matches their interest, as these extended events will often provide a huge variety of interesting things to do.

 

Safety & Security

While there are some amazing experiences to enjoy around the world, one feature that does need to be considered solo travel safety in the destination that you are visiting. The destinations that require the fewest travel preparations are those which have a good reputation as safe places to visit, with little more than petty crime to worry about for the majority of people. It is also common to find some very safe towns or cities in countries that may not have the best reputation, and researching these is a very good move for those who are determined to go off the beaten track.

 

Organized Trips

If you are thinking of taking a trip into a particularly remote area or a destination where you would be keen to meet other people, finding destinations that can be visited on an organized trip can also be useful. This can help to reduce the transport difficulties and costs of getting to remote areas, and will also have the additional benefit of introducing you to other travelers who are fascinated by the same destination.