The Best 12 Places to Travel Solo

There’s a song by The Irish Rovers that says:

I’m a rambler, I’m a gambler, I’m a long way from home
And if you don’t like me, then leave me alone
I’ll eat when I’m hungry; I’ll drink when I’m dry
And if the moonshine don’t kill me, I’ll live ’til I die

If you’re a rambler and don’t mind the thought of a solo excursion, you may be opening up more doors than you realize. When you travel, untethered by the wishes and demands of others, you quickly find that you can go anywhere and do anything. 

It’s quite liberating. But we still have to be smart and choose the best locales. With that in mind, let’s check out a few places that will invigorate you while making you feel safe in your new environment. 

Bergen, Norway

You’ll find a lot of Scandinavian countries on the “safest places to travel” lists we often see online. And Norway is a chart-topper for many reasons. First, it’s a nature lover’s paradise with its fjords and forests (packed with trolls, apparently). However, it also has a robust culture in big cities like Bergen, where you can enjoy the view of colorfully reconstructed timber houses lining the harbor. 

It’s certainly the place to enjoy some fresh seafood down at the local market as you shake hands with a few locals. And, if you want to broaden your travels to other parts of Norway, you can always consult a boutique travel agency, like Up Norway, who will help you design a custom itinerary, stay in the best hotels, and travel to any region that’s on your mind. 

Galway, Ireland

The notion of Irish hospitality is a very real thing. Whether you visit big cities or small villages, you’ll feel a certain sense of welcome wherever you go. Céad mile failte, or a hundred thousand welcomes, is a common sign in pubs and homes that people still live by. 

Galway’s a lovely city because it has it all – easy access to the nightlife, as Irish music fills the air, a pedestrian-only lane, Quay Street, where you can enjoy the hubbub of it all, and a close proximity to more remote regions like Connemara and The Burren. Truly, all of Ireland will put you at ease. So, if you’d like to see more than just the West Coast, these 25 must-visit destinations will get you where you’re going! 

Tokyo, Japan

Just as we can speak of Norway, as a whole, being safe, we can also speak the same way about Japan. Even though it’s the capital city with a large population, people generally feel safe in Tokyo. Their mass transit system is highly efficient and most of their signage is in English, as well.

Even though the bright lights of the city give off a Times Square effect, there are still plenty of gardens to roam around in, as well as historic temples to see, such as Sensō-ji – the city’s oldest temple. After you’ve visited the temple, here’s a list of the best places to watch the sunset in this sparkling city. 

New York, New York

New York City has had a fluctuating crime rate over the years. But, when you’re there, you’ll mostly feel that people are busy going about their business, trying to get to work, or enjoying happy hour in a wine bar with their comrades. As long as you keep your wits about you, there are plenty of areas that will make you feel safe. 

Midtown is an easy portion of the city to take aim at. Museum Mile and Central Park are within walking distance to one another. If you explore during the day, enjoy a nice dinner around five o’clock, and then head back to your hotel before it’s too late, you’ll feel perfectly safe in Midtown. Once you’ve tackled Midtown, here are more unforgettable experiences for you to enjoy – in New York City and beyond!