SOLO ADVENTURES

Five Safe Destinations For Women Traveling Alone

By Alana Lauren

Do you ever dream about adventure? Getting away and exploring by yourself? There are some fabulous destinations where you can feel safe traveling solo. These are just five of our favourite places we think you should consider when you decide it's time to run away - even if it's just temporary.

New Zealand

Immerse yourself in nature! New Zealand is all about natural beauty, from the glaciers of Franz Josef to the volcanic wonders of Rotorua. Skydiving in Queenstown one moment, and staying in a traditional Maori Marae the next - and that's before spotting dolphins in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This small country is made up of two main islands that boast extremely varied kinds of scenery. On the North Island, you'll find paradise beaches, active volcanoes, and colorful lakes. On the South Island, it's quite a different scene: snowy peaks, glaciers, and open ocean full of seals and whales.

Belgium

Belgium is all about a harmonious fusion of old world charm and modern culture and trends. From vintage castles, mansions, museums, and churches to modern architecture, shopping arcades and amusements; this European gem is the home of many spectacular places for all types of vacationers. Antwerp is a foodie's paradise, if you're looking for shopping and a vibrant nightlife be sure to visit Brussels. In Brussels, you can stroll the streets and enjoy the medieval architecture, while in Bruges, you'll find a landscape worthy of a stunning romance film.

Japan

Japan is a country where millennium-old traditions coexist with super advanced technology. Japan ranks sixth among the most peaceful countries in the world, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI). Japan is one of the world's most safe places for single female travelers. Tokyo, is a megametropolis considered the cleanest and best-organized in the world. And Osaka, a modern city that's charming and full of different things to do. Put this destination on your bucket list!

Chile

Chile is a long, narrow country stretching along South America's western edge, with more than 6,000km of Pacific Ocean coastline. Santiago, its capital, sits in a valley surrounded by the Andes and Chilean Coast Range mountains. The city's palmlined Plaza de Armas contains the neoclassical cathedral and the National History Museum. The massive Parque Metropolitano offers swimming pools, a botanical garden and zoo. The most significant appeal of Chile is its natural beauty. Chile has deserts, lakes, remote islands, and some enormous mountains. Additionally, the urban areas have a unique flavour unlike anywhere else.

Uruguay

Uruguay is also a South American country known for its verdant interior and beach-lined coast. The capital, Montevideo, revolves around Plaza Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. It leads to Ciudad Vieja (Old City), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and Mercado del Puerto, an old port market with many steakhouses. La Rambla, a waterfront promenade, passes fish stalls, piers and parks. You will find plenty to do in Montevideo, picturesque Colonia and party-till-you-drop Punta del Este. Go wildlife-watching along the Atlantic coast, hot-spring-hopping up the Río Uruguay, or horseback riding under the big sky of Uruguay’s interior, where vast fields spread out like oceans.