8 best destinations for solo travellers and friends in 2020
Our best picks for travellers on their own. Whether you want to make new friends or be left in total peace, these are 8 great destinations f
Number 2 of the 8 best destinations for solo travellers and friends in 2020
Rome – Italy's glorious capital city For those hopeless at navigating, Rome is a good place to go. Sure, hitting up those key sites is a big NB but in having no timekeeper, and no real sense of direction, you’re free to discover the endless marvels of the city at your leisure. Head down one street and you’ll happen upon a sculpture by Bernini or take the second left instead of the third and you’ll find yourself in the quaintest of quarters. Rome is robust with history, art an
Number 4 of the 8 best destinations for solo travellers and friends in 2020
Amsterdam, The Netherlands With an air of conviviality, it’s unlikely you’ll ever feel lonely in this cozy city. From the clustered museum district and masterpieces every few paces to a wealth of up-and-coming neighbourhoods, idleness (or loneliness) is not in the cards here. With a distinctly international crowd, it’s a great spot for creatives seeking inspiration (and possibly an in-depth chat after a couple of rounds of jenever). Tilting gabled buildings, labyrinthine cana
Number 3 of the 8 best destinations for solo travellers and friends in 2020
New Zealand's North Island Less daunting than Oz, New Zealand’s manageable size, nature-focused culture and chilled-out vibe makes a great case for those looking to travel a little further afield tout seul. English speaking, free-thinking and almost unbelievably easy on the eyes, it’s is also a great starting point for exploring other parts of Indonesia and Asia. On the North Island, the best things to discover are outdoors and entirely free, meaning that (flights aside) you
Number 5 of the 8 best destinations for solo travellers and friends in 2020
Montreaux, Switzerland We know, a wellness spa, how cliché of us. But nutritional advice, wellbeing consultations, daily workouts and plenty of pampering is sometimes exactly what Number One needs, particularly if you’re burnt out and looking to reset. From detox programmes to sleep management, the clinic is best experienced solo, allowing you to leave your everyday reality behind. Located on Lake Geneva’s shoreline, Montreux is also an idyllic spot to spend a few reflective
Number 6 of the 8 best destinations for solo travellers and friends in 2020
Austin, Texas From afar, Austin looks like a daunting high-rise city – it’s studded with glass shards arrayed alongside the Colorado River in unforgiving geometric grids – but zoom in and you’ll find a progressive bubble in America’s bible belt. There’s the graffiti park of Castle Hill and the vintage shops of Travis Heights, while the gregarious can go skinny-dipping in Hippie Hollow Park. Austin is famous firstly, for being the most liberal city in Texas, and secondly as (a
Number 7 of the 8 best destinations for solo travellers and friends in 2020
Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is sometimes described as “India light”. Plainly put, it’s easier to navigate, less hectic and the trains (mostly) leave on time – so you won’t be left twiddling your thumbs on the platform. Make your start in Colombo, but be sure to venture beyond the confines of the capital – in the north and the east of the island you’ll find some of the best spots. Travel by train from Colombo to Jaffna or, better still, take a seaplane from the teeming capita
Number 8 of the 8 best destinations for solo travellers and friends in 2020
Mallorca, Spain Honey-hued buildings, cobbled alleys and a historic old town make this Balearic beauty one of the Mediterranean’s most-loved islands. Mallorca is not just a paradise for beach lovers and culture buffs - it is home to a wide array of sports, from mountain biking through its hills to the many water sports practised off its shores. Somehow, Mallorca still manages to remain relatively untapped in comparison to its neighbouring Spanish islands. Admittedly, Magaluf
