Solo travel is more popular than ever. Especially among women. A recent survey found that more than half of Gen Z women would consider travelling abroad alone. Why? Because it’s an exciting opportunity to encounter new cultures, landscapes and friends, all without having someone to argue with over the itinerary.
Naturally, travelling alone can seem daunting. That’s why Time Out created a ranking of the best places in the world for solo female travellers. We asked well-travelled writers from around the world to recommend the safest, easiest and overall top places for female travellers to experience on their own.
According to our writers, the best place in the world for solo female travel is England. That’s right. Our nation of rolling green hills, cultural cities, and plenty of pubs ranked as the number one spot for women taking their hols solo. England took first place thanks to its easy-to-use transport, quaint towns, beautiful landscapes and exciting cities.
Here’s what Time Out said:
‘England’s vast, green countryside, easily accessible transport and charming small towns makes for an excellent addition to a solo woman travellers’s bucket list. While it’s absolutely advised to stay street smart in bigger cities like the big ole Big Smoke, most spaces (even in London) feel quite safe, and even more so when exploring England’s diverse landscapes and national parks.
‘Cycle in London’s Battersea Park, hike the Peak District, go punting in Cambridge, swim the seas of Cornwall, or kayak through the Lake District’s Derwentwater in Keswick before grabbing a bite and brew at The Fellpack. Wherever you go, it’s a solo traveller and nature lover’s dream.’
Other locations on the list included Sweden, for its good transport and bilingual population; Greece, for its well-trodden path of beaches and islands; and Japan, for its extremely safe culture and reliable transport. Find the full ranking of the best places in the world for solo female travel here.
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