Travel is always good. Especially when you don't have to coordinate your plans with other people and look for compromises. It’s even better when you can go on a budget to where you’ve long wanted, without having to explain why you need to go to this particular country or city right now.

Do you know when all this is possible? When you travel alone.

Why traveling alone is a great idea

You have five reasons for this:

1. You can fly away as soon as possible. There is no need to check schedules with friends, trying to find a date when it will definitely be convenient for everyone (in three months, for example). Everything becomes much simpler: you see a promotion and fly away.
2. Tickets will be cheaper. If tickets are on sale, then it can only apply to one seat, and the rest will go at full price. Plus, the larger the company, the less likely it is that you will all fly on the same low-cost flight.
3. You can choose a trip with the craziest transfers: no one will whine that they want to get to their destination quickly and don’t care about the eight-hour transfer in Prague with the possibility of going into the city.
4. No shame: if you want to sleep all day in your room, you sleep in your room, without feeling guilty for a “seal” vacation. If you want to have breakfast with tequila and chips, you have it every right do it without judgment from others. And you don’t need to prove to anyone the historical importance of the light bulb museum that you’ve been dreaming of visiting since third grade.
5. If you are traveling somewhere alone, you can find yourself a new company (and hide from it if something happens, and not fight simply because you live in the same room and are a little tired of each other).

How to travel alone and not worry

1. Luggage

It is clear that if you are going for one weekend, then there is no point in taking a huge suitcase with you. But, surprise, even on a two-week trip you don’t really need it. For warm countries (like Israel, Spain or Italy) and summer trips, everything you need will fit into a good backpack. Evaluate your wardrobe and choose universal items that will give you many options for combinations. Sneakers can be worn with anything.

• Important: if you plan to take alcohol and delicacies with you, it is better to buy a return ticket with luggage and choose a stronger backpack.
• A string bag will fit into the most crowded backpack and will save you from having to lay out all your things over and over again in order to walk around the city.

2. Finance

Look in advance at how things are with plastic cards in the country you plan to travel to. If in Finland cards are accepted almost anywhere, then in Germany there are serious problems with this. Depending on this, determine the amount of cash you will take with you. Be sure to leave a reserve on the card, which can be withdrawn in case of force majeure. It’s better to pay a withdrawal fee than to lose your entire budget at once.

3. Housing

When it comes to renting hotels and apartments when traveling alone, things are the worst. It is clear that for two people you can rent a separate room for the price of a bed in a hostel, and for 3+ people you can rent an apartment on Airbnb for the same price. But solo travelers have an increased chance of staying for free with someone local via Couchsurfing.

• If you are embarrassed by the prospect of living in an apartment with a single man, just select the “Women Only” filter. It's the same with age.
• Be sure to read the reviews - this way you can find out whether the owner of the apartment is harassing guests and whether previous travelers have had any “difficulties” with him.
• It is best to look for accommodation a week or two before your trip. This way, the owner of the apartment will definitely be confident in his plans and will be able to immediately say whether he will accept you.
• Don't be shy about asking for a tour - locals are usually happy to show off their favorite restaurants and bars to visitors. It's a nice gesture to cook something from national cuisine as a thank you.
• The maximum length of stay for couchsurfing is three days. You can negotiate for longer, but it won’t be very polite. After all, this is a free stay, not a hotel, so there are certain boundaries.

4. Security

The main rules: do not leave your drinks unattended, use only official taxis and check in advance the areas of the city that are considered disadvantaged.

• If you are traveling to a religious country, it is better to clarify the dress code rules in advance. You may have to leave the ultra-short shorts at home.
• In some countries (for example, Georgia), it is better to take a ring with you to wear on your ring finger. Yes, this is not very feminist. But this slightly stupid method can save you from unnecessary questions and actions.
• Write down the embassy number in case you lose your passport. To do this, you should take photographs of all important documents and save them somewhere away in the cloud (but so that you always have access from any device).
• In southern Europe, girls are often approached with a request to sign a “petition” or “appeal.” This way you can lose your last big cash or all your contents at once.

We asked three questions to three girls who travel alone for different reasons and in different ways.

1. Why are you traveling alone?
2. What life hacks help you? From finding hotels and activities to basic security.
3. Three ideal places to travel alone?

Anna Polyakova, author of the @ru_girl_travel channel on Telegram.

Travels by car, maximum for one trip - about 25,000 kilometers.

Why are you traveling alone?

Traveling with just yourself is an opportunity to plan your vacation 100% the way you want. Some people like to go to museums in new places, some like architecture, some like zoos, some like food (like me). A single long-distance driving trip is a kind of meditation and an opportunity to sort out your thoughts. While you are busy with mechanical work (driving), and beautiful landscapes change outside the window, you can think about what you can do ordinary life There is not enough time for the bustle. And you don't need a travel companion here.

• I search for all hotels through Booking. Even small hotels in the Amur region are marked there.
• The site drom.ru and LiveJournal helped me find entertainment. I entered a query, for example, the Irkutsk-Yakutsk road, and from the reports of people who passed this route, one could read not only about the pitfalls of the route, but also about interesting places.
• If you are planning to go somewhere for the first time, look for the latest reports from other travelers so that you know where a grader will overtake you, which city is better to drive through the bypass, and at what kilometer to make a small detour away from the highway so that wonderful landscapes will open up before you. its beauty of the place.

1. It’s not at all boring to be alone in Karelia and on Kola Peninsula. The M-18 “Kola” highway is of excellent quality and is easy to drive along. Having passed it all, you will see endless forests, Lake Onega, the White Sea Canal (despite its scary story it is amazing a nice place), ancient wooden churches, waterfalls, raging rivers, marble canyons. And then the taiga will turn into endless tundra before your eyes, you will cross the Arctic Circle and you can see the Barents Sea, which flows into the Arctic Ocean. And these places are also very quiet and peaceful. An ideal place to take a break from stress and clear your head.
2. Incredibly beautiful in Kamchatka. The best option to get there - plane. If you wish, you can rent a car, which is what I did. The federal highway here is short, about 200 kilometers, until it turns into stones, but it is very beautiful. In essence, it doesn’t matter where you are going when incredible hills and volcanoes rise on the horizon around you. You can visit hot springs (including mountain and wild ones, where you can sit in hot water right in the middle of snowy peaks for free). Not far from the City (as Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is simply called) there is access to Pacific Ocean(Khalaktyrsky beach), Sea of ​​Okhotsk(it is especially beautiful in the village of Oktyabrky). And at the market you can carry buckets of crabs and caviar. IN last days in Kamchatka I ate just bread, because caviar and crabs didn’t work (for six months afterwards, just the thought of them made me sick). By the way, buying a bucket of caviar is actually cheaper than a cafe or regular products.
3. The third most beautiful place is Altai. The Chuyky Trakt is included in the list of the 10 most beautiful roads in Russia, because in just 800 km you will meet all climatic zones: from the icy taiga to the hot steppe. And here you can try bear, deer, moral, wild boar and hare, buy shampoo made from antlers or deer blood, the most delicious honey or tea. In general, for a gastrotourist it is a paradise, and the landscapes are eye baths. I’m thinking of going there some other time, but most likely I’ll fly to Novosibirsk by plane and rent a car. With this option, the trip may well fit into a weekend tour. The places are beautiful, but the route itself is not long. 2-3 days, depending on your pace.

Sasha Bogino, journalist at Mediazona

Travels around Russia for trials and around the world for fun

I often go on business trips. If you just want to leave somewhere from Moscow and relax, I usually go alone too: mainly because almost all my friends work, and our weekends simply don’t coincide. After the flight Moscow - Abu Dhabi - Melbourne - Hobart (almost a day, taking into account the time waiting for the plane), even a five-hour journey no longer seems so long to me. By the way, on a plane I always try to find a free row so that I can at least lie down - if there are significantly more seats than passengers, no one will forbid you from doing so. Enjoying new places alone is very easy: if the weather permits, all you need to do is take a walk in the company of good music and delicious coffee. Often on business trips I simply don’t have time for museums, bars and local sightseeing, so I try to walk around a lot to get at least some impression of the new city.

2. What life hacks help you? From finding hotels and activities to basic security.

• As a teenager, I went to Berlin for a couple of weeks: I still remember how I filled my suitcase with clothes, thinking something like this - what if I want to wear not this dress, but another, I’d rather take both. I remember even better how my hands fell off while I was carrying this suitcase with me, so now I don’t take a lot of things with me on trips. I travel everywhere with a small, comfortable suitcase (half empty, so that there is room for some purchases).
• Before traveling, I buy local currency in Moscow: it’s better to think about this in advance, because the exchange rate locally will obviously be less favorable. I leave about a third of the money saved for the trip on the card, just in case. By the way, many banks ask their clients to inform them about their trip in advance. If you don’t do this, if you try to pay in another country, your card may be blocked (I once in Canada, in front of a huge queue, scraped out the last change to buy myself a coffee, it was unpleasant). I keep cash and cards in different places just in case.
• Having checked into the hotel, the first thing I do is pester the staff and ask where the nearest pharmacy and grocery store is, and also what is nearby around the clock. In response to such questions, most likely, they will give you a map, draw everything and explain it in detail - you should not neglect this, especially if you do not have mobile Internet during the trip.
• On the issue of safety: when I travel alone, I only travel by public transport or legal taxi (by the way, you can also find out everything about this at the hotel). In the dark, I avoid city outskirts and all sorts of dark places. In the spring, for example, I was in Krasnodar: my hotel was not very far from the center, but in the evening I still called a taxi because it was a long walk from the stop, and I didn’t really like the area.

3. Three ideal places to travel alone?

1. Berlin is good at any time of the year (although if you are not a fan of the heat, then take a closer look at the local weather forecast for mid-summer).
2. Budapest, and especially in spring!
3. It’s also cool to travel around Russia. Of course, sometimes a plane ticket to New York is cheaper than to Kamchatka, but you don’t have to travel that far to see something new. Think about the last time you traveled further than 50-100 kilometers from the city where you live. Surely even within the region there are plenty of interesting places.

Maria Sokolova, digital nomad, translator, author of the @marisokolova channel on Telegram

Manages to work in a dozen countries in a year

1. Why are you traveling alone?

I travel alone for several reasons, but there are two main ones. First, I often find it better, more comfortable and more interesting to travel alone than with the wrong company. Second, my lifestyle and travel do not match the lifestyle of most of my friends. I like to come somewhere for a month or two, I definitely need to devote at least two to three hours a day to work, and it’s not necessary to see everything at once, so it’s quite difficult with those who go on vacation. The paradox is that when I travel alone, I am rarely alone. I have many friends all over the world, I rarely come to places where I don’t know anyone at all, and it’s easier to meet new people alone, be it neighbors in a hostel or that same dating app.

2. What life hacks help you? From finding hotels and activities to basic security.

• To find travel companions and companions for lunch and dinner in unfamiliar city I sometimes use the Hangouts function in the couchsurfing app, sometimes Tinder (no, it’s not just for sex, you can also just meet different people, including the same gender). Sometimes specialized groups on Facebook help (I search using the keywords digital nomads/expats in...).
• By the way, in such Facebook groups you can often find accommodation for a couple of months and a million different events.
• In general, I try to find out in advance what popular routes for tourists exist in the country, keep an eye on my drinks at the bar, use Uber wherever I can, and check online reviews of the places where I’m going to stay. Well, I go on dates in crowded places :)

3. Three ideal places to travel alone?

1. If I had to choose, then in terms of comfort level for singles I would choose Thailand and in general Southeast Asia, where you feel safe, you can always meet a bunch of the same solo travelers, and where it’s cheap enough to rent a house alone.
2. I also like to travel alone around the Balkans (this is one of my favorite regions in the world), because it’s more interesting - stories start happening to you as soon as you leave the house.
3. The south of Europe, where it’s just good, and if you don’t have company, you still feel good.

It’s not necessarily women, men also go on vacation alone, but I can describe it from my own experience. If you go on vacation without a man/company, then small and various negative aspects arise. Starting from waiting for the flight at the airport. Let’s say you’re flying to a resort, and before you get off to the plane, happy full families, couples happy with each other, friends with girlfriends are waiting to depart next to you, and you’re hanging around alone. Last time, when I flew to rest by the sea, I felt sad while still in the check-in line. True, in the same line I met a married couple with whom we somehow instantly and sincerely became friends. It turned out that we would be vacationing in the same hotel, and upon landing we spent time together, and it was good. Once again I went to sightseeing tour around Europe and made friends with two women who also went without company. But you’re not always so lucky, sometimes you fly alone and most You spend two weeks of vacation wearing one helmet on the beach, in a restaurant, and on excursions you ask strangers to take pictures.

When you arrive at your destination, you also face problems. They start making advances towards a young interesting girl local residents, service personnel and vacationers. This forces me to choose hotels with strict management, where employees are required to say “madam” and keep their distance under threat of dismissal. If there had been a man with me, perhaps we would have chosen a more modest hotel, and still its employees would have behaved more correctly, because I would not have been alone. The option of meeting a tourist as lonely as me on the beach and somehow brightening up each other’s trip, I personally couldn’t really put into practice. No, I met men, but either they repulsed me with active offers to go straight to the room, or at first impression they seemed adequate, but then they also began to somehow sharply claim my attention. But usually, according to observations, other vacationers do not care about single women. Both for Russians and for foreigners. The locals and hotel staff perk up. And this is not the point at all, in my opinion. The animators in the hotels also show excessive concern, maybe they feel sorry for me? Don't even know. But I could do without their care. It’s just that when you’re alone, they feel it’s their duty or something. Maybe it's hotel policy.

Then there is the problem of leaving the hotel territory if it happens in a banana republic. I understand with my mind that in Egypt I feel as safe as on a bench in front of the house. But some internal block prevents you from calmly walking around the market or going shopping. And if you go somewhere very far away, for example, I really dream of going to Cuba, then I don’t know their rules, and going out alone is quite scary. Get into a taxi, incl. Or how can you avoid going to some cabaret or club in Cuba? Who should I dance with?

Regarding the same Cuba, Dominican Republic, Maldives, etc. – these are traditionally romantic resorts, there are couples all around, but I feel restless alone. I keep postponing the trip, I hope one day to visit there with my samovar, it’s getting hot.

And if you go for a walk around the cities, you go, for example, to the Dresden Art Gallery - you are bursting with emotions, and there is no one to talk to. Unless you go online and tell your friends. But it would be better if there was someone nearby with whom we would experience these impressions together.

Why am I traveling alone? I'm not married, I'm not dating anyone. I have friends, but they don’t want to go abroad. I tried to go on vacation with my sister, but I didn’t like it, we have different rhythms and expectations from the trip, so we returned dissatisfied with each other. I once traveled to Europe in economy style (everyone made the reservations themselves, lived in apartments and cheap hotels, traveled OT, not a taxi) with an unfamiliar but decent young man who was suitable as a travel companion. He took me on a steep roller coaster ride like Sivka. I am against such running around and strange quirks like “Take a picture of me from 105 angles in front of this historical brick.”

I’ve tried services like websites about finding travel companions, but the idea of ​​going somewhere with a complete stranger and promising him or her company in advance (entertaining, listening, going on excursions together, adjusting the regime to the interests of the fellow traveler) bothers me. Surely this option is not so bad, but it’s somehow difficult for me to decide. Suddenly we get tired of each other. There is probably some way to competently and effectively filter such advertisements (and compose your own in such a way that there are people with whom you are on the same wavelength).

This summer there is also an option to go to the sea alone. I would like to come to the point of accepting the situation as it is and seeing the positives in it. Sincerely. Those. I understand them: no one bothers you, you get up when it’s convenient, relax, you can wander around the shops for as long as you like, forget about everything and restore your strength. But sometimes boredom overcomes. At least stay home and don’t go anywhere. But still I want to warm up and change the environment.

I'm asking for the "free discussion" tag. Maybe readers will share their experience on how best to organize such trips so that they leave pleasant memories. What do you think when you meet singles on vacation? In general, I welcome any comments.

Do you want to go on vacation, but don’t have anyone to take with you? Everyone around is busy with their own affairs, while the soul demands new impressions and a change of scenery? There is no need to deny yourself travel. the site has prepared a list of places where you can have a great time alone without worrying about your safety.

In fact, all the arguments that the girl faces danger at every step are completely groundless. There are many places where it is better to go alone, without the company of a chatty girlfriend or a jealous boyfriend.

Rhodes Island: endless parties and club culture

Do you dream of meeting muscular guys in a club and then dancing with them all night? This is possible on the Greek island of Rhodes. People who are bored with monotonous museums, ruins, and hills will have a great time here.

There are many free beaches here. From the west the island is washed by the Mediterranean, and from the east - Aegean seas. After swimming to your heart's content and getting a golden tan, you can go to Falikari - the center of youth club culture, where parties with great music and unbridled fun reign.

Those who like a quiet pastime should visit the Acropolis of Athena of Lindos, about 5,000 years old. The archaeological reserve is also of interest to many tourists. Here you can find a Dorian fountain, which was built in the 6th century BC, as well as monuments from the Duchy period and Byzantine times.

Barbados: an earthly paradise

Many people call Barbados an earthly paradise. A lonely girl can be accompanied here by tourists from Western Europe or the USA who like to visit the island. Barbados is one of the colonies of Great Britain, and therefore do not be surprised if you come across English traditions - strict morality (no nudists on the beach, etc.), cricket, tea drinking.

Swimming and sunbathing lovers will appreciate the clean blue water and pink sand beaches. You can buy high-quality rum on the island. It has a milder taste than Jamaican. It is also worth tasting flying fish dishes.

Important: Russian residents do not need a visa to enter the island.

Forward to adventure

For those who are tired of the usual tourist routes, a perfect holiday in Halong (Vietnam). You can get a lot here unforgettable impressions, have a good rest and forget about the hustle and bustle. Prices in Vietnam are quite affordable. Therefore, for a reasonable fee you will be able to scuba dive and explore the depths of the sea. Taking a flashlight with you, you can go explore the mountain caves on your own. The best way to end a stormy day is with a trip to the Top Disco club, or dinner at one of the restaurants in Ha Long.

Don't like Asia? Then feel free to go to Mexico. One of the world's best resorts is the city of Cancun. It is located between Nichupte Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. The water and beaches here are always clean and well-groomed. There are themed disco bars at every turn in Cancun. Chichen Itza is located nearby - ancient city on the planet, founded by the Indians over 3400 years ago. There are still pyramids, altars for offering sacrifices and temples here.

Shopping in Europe

It's hard to find a girl who wouldn't like to buy some fashionable items. EU countries are completely safe for single women. In summer and winter time Every year, boutiques organize nice sales. Is it interesting to go to such events with a guy? Hardly. Not every man can handle numerous shopping trips and long waits near fitting rooms. The situation with a friend is no better - you may like the same dress or handbag. Millions of women have tried shopping alone and were satisfied.

Excellent sales begin on the 20th of May in Munich (Germany). They end in mid-late August. The start of winter discounts should be expected at the end of November or beginning of March. At first, the markdown is about 30 percent; closer to the middle of sales, discounts often reach 50 percent (for some products 70-90 percent). In Germany you can buy women's, men's and children's clothing, as well as high quality shoes.

In the middle of summer and winter you can catch the sales season in Spain. In summer, discounts apply to “Spring-Summer” products, in the winter season - “Autumn-Winter”. The best places to shop are in Murcia, Catalonia, Castilla de Leon, Madrid, Andalusia and Extremadura. When visiting Spain, you cannot miss Barcelona. This magnificent city with unique architecture. Don't forget to stop by the legendary food market. Fresh fruits from all over the world, sweets and a variety of meat delicacies are sold here. Wealthy ladies can eat at the Ca L'Isidre restaurant, where the king often visits. Spanish cuisine treats the female figure sparingly. All dishes are prepared from fresh ingredients and olive spices. Delicious.

Do you have free time in July or January? Then Italy is waiting for you - the country that sets world fashion. Sales here last approximately 2 months. It's not uncommon to find brand name products at discounts of up to 70 percent. On the counter you can find leather goods, outerwear, scarves, hats, and jewelry. The best shopping is usually in Milan, Rome and Rimini. In provincial cities it is more difficult to find quality goods.

Tochka- mira. ru does not recommend going shopping at the end of the sales period. At this time, the discounts are the greatest, but there is very little product left.

Time for excursions and beach holidays

Italy

Do you like novels about medieval knights? Now you can see their habitat with your own eyes. In Western Europe there are many castles and other objects that have come to us from the Middle Ages. Great place for recreation is Lake Garda, located in Italy. Around you can find many ancient buildings, surrounded by the Alps, clean and cozy towns. This area is always calm and peaceful. Also, a large number of English and Germans vacation here - an opportunity to meet interesting people.

It is not necessary to use excursion programs. You can explore the sights on your own.

Israel

Israel is an ideal country for beach and sightseeing holidays, as well as pilgrimage. There are many natural and historical attractions here. Jerusalem contains a large number of holy places - the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dear, Western Wall, etc. Best beaches can be found in Netanya. The city where Jesus grew up and spent his youth is Nazareth. All of them are worthy of special attention and deserve a visit.

In Israel you can put your thoughts and feelings in order, recharge with unique energy and even find the purpose of life. And, of course, you cannot visit this country without swimming in the Dead Sea, where it is impossible to drown. It’s worth trying the local cuisine here and getting to know the culture and Jewish traditions better.

Temporary loneliness and travel are an extra opportunity to be with yourself. It gives time to think carefully, unwind, forget about worries and take a break from society. You just need to choose the direction you like, and then go on an adventure.

This situation can arise for anyone: it seems that the vacation has been signed, and the money has been set aside, and plans have been made. But the only thing missing is a fellow traveler: the crush wasn’t released from work, the friend was caught up in family matters, and the relative simply doesn’t want to go... So he came...

Going on vacation alone: ​​pros and cons

Instructions for tourists, Beach holidays, Active holidays in Montenegro

This situation can arise for anyone: it seems that the vacation has been signed, and the money has been set aside, and plans have been made. But there’s not enough travel companion: your crush wasn’t released from work, your friend was caught up in family matters, and your relative just doesn’t want to go... So you have to decide: to go on vacation in splendid isolation or to postpone the trip until better times?

In this case, some resort to the help of the Internet: in the open spaces social networks and travel forums, it’s not so difficult to find a travel companion for a week or two of vacation. It turns out to be a convenient option for discounted hotel vouchers or for finding new friends. However, you will have to come to terms with the fact that a travel companion found via the Internet will remain a pig in a poke until your vacation, who will be able to show himself in the most unexpected ways.

Hemingway's saying, “Travel only with those you love,” can be understood in two ways.

Either you shouldn’t go on the road at all if you can’t take your loved one with you, or you still should – but in this case, completely alone.

There are even travelers who, on principle, do without travel companions - they have so experienced the taste of absolute freedom that overtakes when a person finds himself far from home, without anyone familiar nearby. They are opposed as eternal opponents by sociable people who cannot see a vacation without a crowd of family and friends, or without a life partner. Moreover, in the discussions of both one and the other there are arguments for and against solo travel.

Pros: Freedom of choice and movement.

This point undoubtedly tops the list of advantages of solo travel. Instead of endless debates and discussions, you can simply expand the world map and select a point on it where you have long wanted to go. You can prescribe your route down to the smallest points, knowing that no one will challenge or disrupt it; On the contrary, you can not make any plan and, having arrived at the initial point, play “tumbleweeds”: do what your mood dictates. You can gather materials for an entire novel while wandering around Asia with just a backpack; you can lazily lie on the beach without any reproaches from your more active friends. Just you and the road - and no orders!

Opinion: Andrey, 29 years old:“For the past seven years I have been traveling only alone. I love a rich adventure program that allows for improvisation; At the same time, coordinating plans with anyone is a problematic task. When two or more people go on vacation, everyone tries to pull the blanket over themselves. The exception is a truly beloved person with whom I would think in the same direction. But there is no such woman yet, so I enjoy absolute freedom. All other options seem unacceptable to me.”

Cons: Costs cannot be divided between two people.

A room in a restaurant, a taxi and a portion of pizza - all this costs much less money when two people pay. A single person will have to come to terms with the fact that a place in a single room will cost on average one and a half times more money than for a double room, last-minute travel offers rarely apply to single tourists, and all sorts of household expenses significantly chew up the budget when there is no money for them. someone to chip in with.

Pros: Lots of new acquaintances

Paradoxically, solo travelers often enjoy more social interaction during their holidays than those traveling with friends or a couple. Of course, it all depends on the openness of each individual person: some may not meet anyone in two weeks at a youth hotel, and some make new friends while walking around quiet national parks. However, in general, the trend is this: anyone who dares to travel to another country without company has every chance of making new friends.

The fact is that singles do not confine themselves to the company of their fellow travelers, and the relaxed atmosphere of a vacation, as a rule, contributes to making new acquaintances. And a simple solution to organizational and everyday issues requires more contacts with others - hence there are more reasons to start communication. In the end, it is much easier for single tourists who are not in a relationship to diversify their love life on vacation - however, you should come to terms with the fact that the new romance will most likely end where it began, leaving behind only pleasant memories.

Opinion - Veronica, 22 years old:“On my first solo trip, I suddenly broke down - and immediately for a month. I traveled to a bunch of places along the Adriatic coast, lived in hostels and the private sector. It’s scary to count how many people I’ve met! I probably communicated with a hundred people from all over the world. All of them, of course, have not sunk into my memory, but I still keep in touch with some of the guys (mostly from Serbia). In the summer I plan to host guests from the Balkans.”

Cons: Longing for loved ones

Opinion - Sergey, 24 years old:“I traveled a lot, mainly in Western Europe. Mostly with family or friends, but a couple of times I went on long trips alone. It wasn’t boring, but after some time after returning, it became sad that there was no one who would share the memories. It’s probably because I can’t slap my friend on the shoulder and say, “Do you remember how you and I were in Paris...”, I forget Paris faster than, say, Amsterdam, from which my friends and I brought oh what fun memories."

Pros: Opportunity to try on a new look

This plus perfectly complements the opportunity to make new friends and start an affair. Just as many people like to show off their plumage in front of random fellow travelers on a train or plane, so single travelers can show off new looks for their trip. After all, in a distant land, isolated from everyone who knows your characteristic traits and weaknesses, it is much easier to instill in yourself unusual (but desirable!) qualities and appear before people in a completely different light. The main thing is not to get too carried away and not to exaggerate - and you will get an excellent training!

Opinion - Anna, 25 years old:“Last summer I was on holiday alone in Ibiza - a lucrative trip turned up. But there are youth parties, going to bars, dancing until the morning. “The very thing” for a girl raised in a warm home environment. Of course, I didn’t get carried away with drinking there, but, with a little effort of will, I turned myself from a home girl into a good soul of the party, making friends with my hotel neighbors (mostly English). It really helped me to relax - I returned home completely refreshed!

“Solo” travel is a great way to relax, deepen into self-knowledge, expand your comfort zone and, perhaps, find love. This must be done at least once in your life, of course, not forgetting about safety. Let's talk about places where it's not boring to be alone, it's not dangerous, it's beautiful, and there's someone to make friends with.

The capital of a country known for its romance, delicious food, beautiful people and high fashion, Rome appeals to all five senses at once. The bustling streets of the old town are full of surprises and don’t be surprised if you receive a marriage proposal on the first day of your arrival. Try all the gelato flavors, ride a bike, drink clean water from the fountains, pet the cats in Torre Argentina and think about the proposal.

An hour's flight from Bangkok and you are in Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, the cradle of Thai culture and the place to search for “zen”. An abundance of vegetarian dishes, all kinds of yoga styles, more than 300 Buddhist temples - Chiang Mai is an ideal place for lovers of a healthy lifestyle.

It's safe enough to wander around the back streets looking for a restaurant or a temple. You can go on an elephant ride or visit a village where women with long necks live. And don't forget about night market on Sunday - you can buy local jewelry there.

A palm-fringed beach town of perpetual summer, Goa welcomes nearly two million tourists a year. Here they have long been accustomed to Europeans and women can safely wear their usual clothes without fear of disrespectful attitude from local men.

The city has 30 beaches - on any of them you can have a pleasant time lying on a sun lounger and sipping mango lassi. You can find a group to do yoga, and in the evening you can all have dinner together at a restaurant on the beach, watching the sun set over the ocean.

Melbourne is the informal capital of culture, fine dining, live music, the best shopping in Australia and just... beautiful city.

Using a well-thought-out system public transport, you can be on time everywhere. The tram will take you to the bohemian suburb of St Kilda, where cafes offer great food and good books, before heading to Luna Park or shopping on Chapel Street. Visit the free ones music festivals and watch the Australian Open tennis match.

Tulum is located on the coast Caribbean Sea, a few hours drive from Playa del Carmen. It's a beautiful city, quite safe and quieter than others tourist areas Mexico. Friendly locals assure that a single woman can rent a bungalow on the beach and spend the night there alone. Spend the day by the sea or head into town for cheap, delicious food and live music. Don't forget to visit the ruins of Chechen Itza and swim with turtles on Akumal Beach.

The Hawaiian island, calm and safe, will touch a beautiful woman's heart coastline and a sea of ​​flowers, bright sarong skirts and the famous aroma of blooming frangipani.

The city of Makawao hosts street parties every third Friday of the month that are definitely worth attending. Also, take a trip to the waterfalls and set your alarm so you can get up early and watch the sunrise at Haleakala Crater.

Ubud,

Ubud is surrounded by picturesque rice fields and dense forests and lies almost on the ocean - this real paradise for lovers of solo recreation. Here you can walk everywhere, buy delicious local food for less than $5, and choose quality clothes from local designer boutiques.

Be sure to greet the monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest, do not miss the yoga classes and order a relaxing and inexpensive massage in your room.

Santa Monica,

Santa Monica, cozy city on Pacific coast Southern California offers plenty of fun for women traveling alone. If you're tired of sunbathing on the beach, you can ride your bike to Redondo Beach, jog on the boardwalk or rollerblade, meeting a celebrity along the way. Santa Monica has plenty of cafes and bars serving organic food and drinks, and the famous Cafe Gratitude offers vegan lunches.

The ancient capital of the Incas, the city of Cusco, lying at an altitude of 3.4 kilometers above sea level, has today become a home to expats and an attractive point on the map for tourists. Admire the remains of Incan architecture, walk along ancient cobblestone streets, have lunch in a cozy cafe in the colorful Plaza de Armas, and buy a llama wool scarf at the Mercado. It’s worth riding along a horse trail to the sacred site of Sacsayhuaman (sounds almost like a sexy woman), and then buying souvenirs created by local handicrafts.