Travel by purpose
Best destinations for solo travelers
Good solo destinations have three things: simple public transport, places where eating alone feels normal, and enough to do during the day.
Destinations that fit
Portugal
Lisbon
One of the easiest European capitals for a short trip: compact, affordable by Western European standards and pleasant even in winter.
Portugal
Porto
A two or three night trip works perfectly here. Everything worth seeing sits within a 30 minute walk of the river.
Greece
Athens
Ideal as a three day city break, or as the first stop before a Greek island week.
Netherlands
Amsterdam
One of the least stressful European cities for a first trip or a short weekend, with a train from the airport into the centre in 15 minutes.
Worth reading first
Travel by Purpose
Planning a First Solo Trip
The practical version, without the inspirational speech.
6 min read
Practical Travel Tips
Eating Alone While Traveling, Without the Awkwardness
A short, practical piece about the part of solo travel people actually worry about.
4 min read
Practical Travel Tips
Solo Travel Safety Basics That Are Actually Worth Doing
A short list, because a long one gets ignored.
4 min read
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