00:00 Intro
00:28 Japan
01:15 New Orleans
01:29 Iceland
01:45 California
02:03 Denmark
02:20 Camino de Santiago
02:37 Australia
Afar reveals our list of the best places to visit on a solo trip, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year. Get to know some of the places on the list in this video, then head over to afar.com to learn more.
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Tiana Attride - Senior Editor, Social + Video
Elizabeth See - Designer
Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director
Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor
Chloe Arrojado
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00:28 Japan
01:15 New Orleans
01:29 Iceland
01:45 California
02:03 Denmark
02:20 Camino de Santiago
02:37 Australia
Afar reveals our list of the best places to visit on a solo trip, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year. Get to know some of the places on the list in this video, then head over to afar.com to learn more.
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CONNECT WITH AFAR
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CREDITS
Claudia Cardia - Video Editor
Tiana Attride - Senior Editor, Social + Video
Elizabeth See - Designer
Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director
Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor
Chloe Arrojado
MUSIC
“Call me” SUZIE/ Musicbed
FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY
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00:00Hey there, it's Chloe from afar. I'm a big believer that any travel destination can also
00:07be a solo travel destination. And this is coming from somebody who's backpacked through
00:10Europe alone, and has even solo road trips across the US. But there are just some places
00:15that feel like they were made for solo travelers. And if you're thinking of taking a trip by
00:19yourself sometime soon, here's some of the best places to consider.
00:29If you're traveling alone and love to eat, Japan is a no-brainer. The country knows how
00:32to cater to solo diners with single-seater booths and counter seats being super common
00:36in the country. You can get lost in the lively food stalls and nightlife of Osaka, or enjoy
00:40some peaceful alone time on the Kawanokodo Trail on Japan's Honshu Island.
00:45Traveling solo doesn't mean you have to be alone the whole time, and what better place
00:47to make friends than New Orleans? Saying hi goes a long way in this friendly city, and
00:52you'll find new connections everywhere, whether you're chatting with someone at a jazz festival
00:55or having a communal dinner at the Mosquito Supper Club.
00:58Iceland's got so much for solo travelers who are also digital nomads. The country offers
01:03a remote work visa that allows you up to six months of the country. If you're looking for
01:06a base, Reykjavik is great for remote workers looking to do cool stuff outside of their
01:109-to-5, like chasing the northern lights or going whale watching.
01:15California's Highway 1, which people also call the Pacific Coast Highway, is a legendary
01:19road trip. It's a trip many solo travelers, including me, love because there are just
01:24so many ways to customize the trip to your liking, whether you want to check out the
01:27smaller surf towns in Southern California or the redwoods up north.
01:32Safety is a big concern for many solo female travelers, and according to the 2023 Women
01:36Peace and Security Index, Denmark happens to be the safest country for women. Travel
01:40to its capital, Copenhagen, and you can explore Danish culture through all of its bakeries,
01:45natural wine bars, and incredible biking culture.
01:49If you want a solo hiking adventure, hike Somme, or all of the 500-mile El Camino de
01:54Santiago. It's a pilgrimage route that goes from France to northern Spain and tons of
01:57travelers go alone every year. Prepare to become friends with fellow hikers along the
02:01way and find and enjoy some incredible views of northern Spain.
02:06Australia is amazing for adventurous travelers making their first solo trip. It's safe,
02:10easy to navigate, and the natural beauty here is incredible. Best of all, first-time solo
02:13travelers from the US don't have to worry about a language barrier when planning an
02:17excursion to see those cute polkas on Rottnest Island or go scuba diving in the Great Barrier
02:21Reef.
02:23And that's the video! I can't recommend solo travel enough to you guys. I know I sound
02:27a little cheesy, but solo travel has really made me so much more self-confident and comfortable
02:32being by myself. Have you been to any of the places that we've listed in our video? Comment
02:36down below. Thanks for watching and happy travels!