More women than ever before are heading off on solo jaunts to far-flung destinations – in fact, a recent survey found that more than half of Gen Z women would consider travelling abroad by themselves. Why? Well, solo travel is a brilliant way to seek out memorable experiences, different cultures and new friends, all on your own schedule.
But, where should they be going? That’s where we come in. Below is a round-up of 12 top-tier solo travel destinations which are safe and easy places to navigate if you’re a woman going it alone. Expect recommendations of friendly cities, well-trodden backpacker routes and plenty of chances to meet some new faces along the way (or prioritise some quality alone time – it’s up to you). So, without further ado, these are the best places across the planet for women travelling solo, plus some advice on how to stay safe.
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India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.