For a woman, solo traveling with all its benefits, such as organic immersion into culture and community, can often be connected with various types of fear. Even some silly things can be quite frightening, especially in the unfamiliar environment of a foreign country. Thus, one of the most crucial factors of traveling alone is to combine all the aspects of your future journey wisely. First of all, you should keep in mind that your choice’s location must be safe and easy to navigate. Of course, it is necessary to choose a place you’ve always dreamt of visiting. However, safe surroundings will help you to focus on culture and to be present at the moment. Having the majority of sights located around the city center or in easily accessible areas will allow you to visit most of them. Give yourself a chance to enjoy this lifetime experience without extra worries and unnecessary fears. So, without further ado, have a look at the list of best tourist destinations for women traveling alone, and you will surely find something suitable just for you.
This beautiful German city welcomes visitors with warmth and joyfulness of its citizens. Locals greet tourists with warm smiles, and a jolly atmosphere can be felt anywhere from small local bakeries to the Olympiapark tower. To fully enjoy the local lifestyle, visit a Biergarten for a pint of German beer. Or, if Christmas time is around the corner, don’t hesitate to have a glass of hot mulled wine at the market. What is more, this is also an excellent chance to chat with locals, who are always willing to communicate or recommend some interesting tourist spots.
The main thing you’re going to need in Barcelona is a map of any kind. The city is made for walking, and with a map, you won’t get lost and will be able to visit its numerous sights. Window-shopping, beach strolls, and walks around Park Güell, designed by Gaudi, are just a few among the uncountable opportunities to spend your time in Barcelona. Food is a specific pleasure: multiple tapas bars or waterfront restaurants aplenty.
If you are into a charming atmosphere of old Europe, London is definitely for you. No culture shock, as well as the absence of a language barrier, is another huge benefit. Spend your days in slow promenades along the Thames, or, if you are into shopping, London has yet another something to offer. London Borough Market and The Harrods are there for you. Enjoy the atmosphere at a pub, have a meal at Chinatown, or visit the West End to enjoy a performance – the number of entertainments is huge. And lucky for you, most of them are easily accessed via London Underground.
In Austin, you can find entertainment for every taste. A walking tour is great to have some quiet time and visit the Congress Avenue Bridge. If you feel like more active sightseeing, start by visiting multiple trailer parks with food trucks, where you can find the famous Gourdough’s doughnuts. You can also go to the crazy X Games or visit the ATX Television Festival, which is both a great way to spend the time.
This place is for you if scuba diving is on your wish list. This island, which is only five square meters, with its extremely friendly community, is where you will feel at home. Its unbelievably clear water is filled with beautiful turtles and fish. Another attraction is Mount Scenery, which you can climb and enjoy the amazing breathtaking view.
The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, as well as other well-known sights of Melbourne, such as Federation Square and Carlton Gardens, are easily accessible via a tourist tram, which is free. That’s why it is really simple and safe to visit all of these places. Melbourne’s fame as one of the most livable cities is also not mere words.
The island Okinawa, with its capital Naha, is a perfect place to escape all the hustle of big Japanese tourist attractions. The airport is connected to the center of the capital via the monorail. This makes visiting sights, such as Shuri Castle, really simple. The Naminoue beach is also pretty close to other sights of the central part of the city and Tsuboya, a famous pottery district, and the Public Market Makishi.