a trip by yourself might just change your entire life welcome to mojo travels
and today we're counting down our picks for the top countries for solo travelers
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nations that offer a combination of natural beauty safety and existing
infrastructure that make them superb destinations for those traveling on
their own Costa Rica what makes Costa Rica such a good destination for solo
travelers well for starters it's people are among the happiest in the world
according to the New Economics foundation's Happy Planet Index which
evaluates overall sustainable happiness and environmental efforts Costa Rica
came in at the top spot this Central American country lives by the philosophy
of putas Vida which is essentially a motto championing a simple stress-free
life Costa Rica is a relatively inexpensive
place to travel and the diverse landscape will take your breath away
from the rainforest to the country's many beaches and if you use common sense
during your travel Costa Rica is generally considered to be quite safe
Croatia in recent years this coastal nation seems to be popping up on
everyone's bucket lists seriously there are few destinations more buzz worthy
than Croatia but just because all of your friends plan on visiting this
dreamy land of walled towns and beautiful beaches doesn't mean you need
to go with them in fact now the tourists are arriving in droves one could argue
that there has never been a better time to plan a solo trip to Croatia as
traveling without a large group allows you to blend into the background and
better mingle with the locals rather than standing out as a potential target
for tourist traps you can have a far more authentic experience wander the
winding streets of Dubrovnik or charming corsola town relax on peaceful and
secluded beaches like ste Navarre Lubin itza sample local delicacies and rub
elbows with locals Japan the Land of the Rising Sun is known for many things but
some of its biggest selling points include the famed local cuisine the
breathtaking beauty of its natural spaces and of course the extremely
polite people who live there sure Japan is
couple of rougher neighborhoods in a few of its major cities including Tokyo's
infamous yet interesting red-light district kabukicho but Japan is one of
the greatest tourist destinations in the world where the traditional gardens of
Japan will imbue a solo traveler with a sense of inner peace while the Hot
Springs known as onsen ensure that you return from your journey feeling well
rested and thoroughly relaxed plus Japan's capsule hotels offer some of the
tiniest accommodations in the world meaning that you won't be blowing your
budget on unnecessarily oversized rooms the Netherlands Amsterdam should
definitely be on everyone's solo bucket list
yes groups of friends often travel there to experience its world-renowned
nightlife firsthand but this city of contradictions is also one of the most
peaceful quaint and contemplative cities you'll ever visit it's beautiful with
many portions of the city somehow maintaining the energy and aesthetic of
a small village making it the perfect place for a casual solitary stroll or a
place to recharge your batteries even with often massive crowds of tourists
venture beyond the capital city however and you realize just what a small slice
of the Netherlands you've experienced thus far you'll marvel at the landscapes
including beautiful fields of flowers and historic windmills as well as
charming little towns full of friendly locals Norway there are so many reasons
to visit this Nordic country by yourself outdoor enthusiasts are sure to be
pleased with the abundance of activities in which to partake year round from
downhill skiing and snowboarding to hiking fishing and cycling not only are
the major cities in Norway like Oslo home to some impressive architecture but
the many coastal towns are insanely charming the single biggest draw however
is the nation's incredible landscape Norway is among the most beautiful
countries in the world the dramatic fjords that cut through the
land are truly awe-inspiring and the Lofoten archipelago is like something
out of a dream plus any place where you can see the Northern Lights is worth a
visit with or without company Thailand one of the downsides of traveling by
yourself is that you have no one to split costs with from accommodations and
taxis to basic supplies or even groceries the price of traveling alone
can really add up and unexpected as such it's important to choose your
destination wisely when going on a solo trip and from a budgetary standpoint
Thailand is a great choice excluding your initial airfare but including
accommodation food transport within Thailand and entertainment costs most
backpackers can get by on as little as thirty to thirty five US dollars per day
up the budget to fifty or sixty dollars and you're in for a very comfortable
trip what's even better is that despite the generally low cost of living
Thailand is also considered to be a relatively safe place to travel even for
individuals on their own and for that low cost you can get an incredible array
of cultural experiences and breathtaking landscapes to experience plus if you
ever get lonely there are always plenty of other backpackers to befriend New
Zealand New Zealand is so much more than a filming location for starters it's
worth noting that according to the 2019 Global Peace Index New Zealand is the
second safest country in the entire world second only to Iceland as such you
can feel incredibly safe and secure as you navigate this land of natural
wonders on your own seriously a solo traveler is hard-pressed to find a more
rich or diverse landscape than that of New Zealand the country only consists of
about 100 thousand square miles of land but jammed into this relatively modest
footprint one finds dramatic ice capped mountains and beautiful sandy beaches
incredible waterfalls and rolling fields of green oh and don't forget about the
fjords hot springs subtropical forests and glaciers this is a land of adventure
and excitement filled with too many experiences and sites for you to feel
homesick Germany efficient environmentally minded and yet well
versed in the fine art of having fun Germany is a nation that everyone should
visit at least once yes there's bratwurst and beer to be enjoyed and
you'll likely consume plenty of both but that's just scratching the surface of
what makes Germany such a must visit especially for travelers who are on
their own for starters it's a nation with a great love for art architecture
and music on a quiet afternoon alone in a German city like Berlin Munich Hamburg
or cologne you'll find yourself truly inspired by all the incredible
architecture and the cultural offerings of the museum's
outside the city's castles and ancient forests remind you that this is the land
that inspired the Brothers Grimm add to that the robust excellent food and
incredibly welcoming people and you've got yourself a great solo destination
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