What up, guys? I'm Kristin with Be My Travel Muse and welcome to another fantastic video
What up, guys? I'm Kristin with Be My Travel Muse and welcome to another fantastic video

about solo travel. So, this video is all about the best places in the world that I have found
about solo travel. So, this video is all about the best places in the world that I have found

to travel alone. And I'm a bit of an expert on this topic because I've been traveling
to travel alone. And I'm a bit of an expert on this topic because I've been traveling

mostly alone for the last seven years, and I've been to every continent except for Antarctica,
mostly alone for the last seven years, and I've been to every continent except for Antarctica,

which is probably not a great place to travel alone. So, out of all of those places, I have
which is probably not a great place to travel alone. So, out of all of those places, I have

quite a few places that I think are fantastic for solo travelers, but the 10 on this list
quite a few places that I think are fantastic for solo travelers, but the 10 on this list

all have either ease, nice price, attraction of other solo travelers, or it's a really
all have either ease, nice price, attraction of other solo travelers, or it's a really

safe place to go. So, without further ado, these are my top 10 best places in the world
safe place to go. So, without further ado, these are my top 10 best places in the world

to travel by yourself, especially if you're a solo female traveler, beginning with number
to travel by yourself, especially if you're a solo female traveler, beginning with number

10 and ending with my number 1 pick. So, let's start with number 10 and that is Japan.
10 and ending with my number 1 pick. So, let's start with number 10 and that is Japan.

Why do I love Japan so much for solo travelers? Well, first of all, it's a very well organized,
Why do I love Japan so much for solo travelers? Well, first of all, it's a very well organized,

clean, safe place to travel. So, when you go there, you're going to find that people
clean, safe place to travel. So, when you go there, you're going to find that people

are very kind and friendly, will often go out of their way to be helpful to you. At
are very kind and friendly, will often go out of their way to be helpful to you. At

least that's been my experience there. And the wonderful thing about traveling in Japan
least that's been my experience there. And the wonderful thing about traveling in Japan

is the culture, it is so unique and so interesting. I remember heading to Harajuku in Tokyo and
is the culture, it is so unique and so interesting. I remember heading to Harajuku in Tokyo and

just being amazed by the fashion, by the food. I mean, I went to this place called Robot
just being amazed by the fashion, by the food. I mean, I went to this place called Robot

Cafe and it was just kind of absolutely crazy. And it's not just places like Harajuku, all
Cafe and it was just kind of absolutely crazy. And it's not just places like Harajuku, all

over Japan, you're going to see a super unique culture from the shrines that you'll come
over Japan, you're going to see a super unique culture from the shrines that you'll come

across to the amazing, amazing Japanese food. And there's also museums there like the teamLab
across to the amazing, amazing Japanese food. And there's also museums there like the teamLab

Borderless in Tokyo, which I can just stay in all day. I mean, I basically did actually
Borderless in Tokyo, which I can just stay in all day. I mean, I basically did actually

my first day there. So, if you want to go somewhere that is artsy, interesting and delicious,
my first day there. So, if you want to go somewhere that is artsy, interesting and delicious,

Japan fits the bill. The only downsides of Japan, it's not very cheap. And I will say
Japan fits the bill. The only downsides of Japan, it's not very cheap. And I will say

the Tokyo Metro is like pretty hard to navigate, but don't worry because there's really friendly
the Tokyo Metro is like pretty hard to navigate, but don't worry because there's really friendly

people there to help you if you get lost. So, that's number 10. Let's go all the way
people there to help you if you get lost. So, that's number 10. Let's go all the way

over to South America for number 9. So, my number nine pick is Peru.
over to South America for number 9. So, my number nine pick is Peru.

So, in terms of something that is just going to wow you, Machu Picchu is one of the most
So, in terms of something that is just going to wow you, Machu Picchu is one of the most

incredible, I think it's an ancient citadel. No one really knows the whole history of it,
incredible, I think it's an ancient citadel. No one really knows the whole history of it,

but in terms of ancient ruins, it's just so spectacular. And the great thing about it
but in terms of ancient ruins, it's just so spectacular. And the great thing about it

is if you choose to hike there on the Salkantay Trail or on the Inca Trail, which is what
is if you choose to hike there on the Salkantay Trail or on the Inca Trail, which is what

I did, you can join a group and they're very well organized. The food is really good on
I did, you can join a group and they're very well organized. The food is really good on

these things, you guys. And so if you know early enough when you're going to go, because
these things, you guys. And so if you know early enough when you're going to go, because

these do tend to book out a year in advance during high season, you can join a group,
these do tend to book out a year in advance during high season, you can join a group,

trek to this beautiful place and have an amazing time. So, I actually went on a four-day backpacking
trek to this beautiful place and have an amazing time. So, I actually went on a four-day backpacking

trip by myself in Peru, which I don't recommend if it's your first time, but it's just such
trip by myself in Peru, which I don't recommend if it's your first time, but it's just such

a stunning place with so many glaciers, amazing mountains, and blues that I have never seen
a stunning place with so many glaciers, amazing mountains, and blues that I have never seen

in the water before. So, in terms of wonderful places in South America, Peru is awesome.
in the water before. So, in terms of wonderful places in South America, Peru is awesome.

You can also bus around very easily and there may be some language issues if you don't speak
You can also bus around very easily and there may be some language issues if you don't speak

any Spanish, but I didn't go there speaking very well español. So, I did pick it up and
any Spanish, but I didn't go there speaking very well español. So, I did pick it up and

you can, too. Next on my list is the USA where I'm shooting this video right now.
you can, too. Next on my list is the USA where I'm shooting this video right now.

There's so many places in the USA that are amazing for solo travelers. People might be
There's so many places in the USA that are amazing for solo travelers. People might be

surprised that Hawaii, New Orleans, I mean, really any major city in the U.S. can be so
surprised that Hawaii, New Orleans, I mean, really any major city in the U.S. can be so

much fun to travel around if you're alone. But in particular for me, I really love the
much fun to travel around if you're alone. But in particular for me, I really love the

American Southwest. You've got Utah, Arizona, the amazing deserts and mountains of California,
American Southwest. You've got Utah, Arizona, the amazing deserts and mountains of California,

and if you really want a truly solo adventure going out there, camping and hiking, seeing
and if you really want a truly solo adventure going out there, camping and hiking, seeing

the stars, it's just one of the most amazing solo trips I've ever taken. Now, I did sometimes
the stars, it's just one of the most amazing solo trips I've ever taken. Now, I did sometimes

meet people when I was camping, but for the most part, that is a trip that you will be
meet people when I was camping, but for the most part, that is a trip that you will be

doing on your own unless you're going to the really popular national parks like Zion in
doing on your own unless you're going to the really popular national parks like Zion in

Utah or Arches or the Grand Canyon, of course. But when it comes to an amazing adventure
Utah or Arches or the Grand Canyon, of course. But when it comes to an amazing adventure

where you can truly come back to yourself and spend some time alone in just endless
where you can truly come back to yourself and spend some time alone in just endless

expanses without anyone else around, I think the American Southwest is one of the only
expanses without anyone else around, I think the American Southwest is one of the only

places in the world where you can truly do that. Next is Germany.
places in the world where you can truly do that. Next is Germany.

I admit I'm biased because I did live in Berlin for about four and a half years, but when
I admit I'm biased because I did live in Berlin for about four and a half years, but when

it comes to funky, awesome, friendly, once you get to know people, and interesting, Germany
it comes to funky, awesome, friendly, once you get to know people, and interesting, Germany

has so much to offer. I mean, you've got the Alps, you've got Oktoberfest, obviously, if
has so much to offer. I mean, you've got the Alps, you've got Oktoberfest, obviously, if

you're into that, you have beautiful and amazing Christmas markets. The nature out there is
you're into that, you have beautiful and amazing Christmas markets. The nature out there is

just absolutely stunning. And then, of course, I'm a big fan of the capital city of Berlin.
just absolutely stunning. And then, of course, I'm a big fan of the capital city of Berlin.

There is always something going on. I mean, this is truly the city that never sleeps.
There is always something going on. I mean, this is truly the city that never sleeps.

It's pretty safe for the most part, just watch for pickpockets and that goes for all of Europe.
It's pretty safe for the most part, just watch for pickpockets and that goes for all of Europe.

They're really good. I know, they got me. So...
They're really good. I know, they got me. So...

New Zealand is held by many as one of the most beautiful countries on planet Earth and
New Zealand is held by many as one of the most beautiful countries on planet Earth and

I can attest to that. Traveling around New Zealand is easy, very friendly. If you're
I can attest to that. Traveling around New Zealand is easy, very friendly. If you're

an outdoorsy type, there is so much hiking there that is just next-level beautiful. And
an outdoorsy type, there is so much hiking there that is just next-level beautiful. And

if you've got time, definitely explore the South Island and the North Island and get
if you've got time, definitely explore the South Island and the North Island and get

a camper van and you'll meet so many people that way or if you don't want to do that,
a camper van and you'll meet so many people that way or if you don't want to do that,

staying in hostels is a great way to meet people. I probably wouldn't do that if I were
staying in hostels is a great way to meet people. I probably wouldn't do that if I were

in my 30s because it's a younger crowd. I am in my 30s so I wouldn't do that. But you
in my 30s because it's a younger crowd. I am in my 30s so I wouldn't do that. But you

can always meet people on meetup groups or Couchsurfing. There's a lot of different ways.
can always meet people on meetup groups or Couchsurfing. There's a lot of different ways.

Only downside is it's not exactly a cheap place to travel. That's the only thing that
Only downside is it's not exactly a cheap place to travel. That's the only thing that

I would say about it, but otherwise, it's very safe and a fantastic place for solo travelers,
I would say about it, but otherwise, it's very safe and a fantastic place for solo travelers,

especially solo female travelers. So, my next pick is French Polynesia.
especially solo female travelers. So, my next pick is French Polynesia.

Some of you may have never even really thought about going to French Polynesia before, but
Some of you may have never even really thought about going to French Polynesia before, but

it is one of the friendliest places I have ever been. I went for the first time just
it is one of the friendliest places I have ever been. I went for the first time just

a few months ago and I was just amazed by how friendly and sweet and welcoming the locals
a few months ago and I was just amazed by how friendly and sweet and welcoming the locals

were. On my first day there, the guest house owner where I was staying invited me to eat
were. On my first day there, the guest house owner where I was staying invited me to eat

a meal with his family and I just thought that was so sweet and that just really set
a meal with his family and I just thought that was so sweet and that just really set

the tone for the trip. People are always saying [foreign language 00:07:01.280], which means
the tone for the trip. People are always saying [foreign language 00:07:01.280], which means

hello and there are plenty of other solo travelers there and they may be there to surf, scuba
hello and there are plenty of other solo travelers there and they may be there to surf, scuba

dive or swim with all of the amazing sea life. But I find that when there's a shared interest,
dive or swim with all of the amazing sea life. But I find that when there's a shared interest,

like a sport or something like that that brings people to the country, you're in a really
like a sport or something like that that brings people to the country, you're in a really

good position to meet other solo female travelers like yourself. It is a really good place to
good position to meet other solo female travelers like yourself. It is a really good place to

go if you want to feel truly welcomed. I mean, there is something to be said for Polynesian
go if you want to feel truly welcomed. I mean, there is something to be said for Polynesian

culture. Next on my list is Indonesia. So, we're moving into Southeast Asia now because
culture. Next on my list is Indonesia. So, we're moving into Southeast Asia now because

I believe that this part of the world is truly the best for people who are traveling on their own.
I believe that this part of the world is truly the best for people who are traveling on their own.

Indonesia is a big country but a lot of people will go to Bali or right next to Bali are
Indonesia is a big country but a lot of people will go to Bali or right next to Bali are

the Gilis and Lombok and the Nusa Islands and these are all great places to travel alone
the Gilis and Lombok and the Nusa Islands and these are all great places to travel alone

and to meet other people. You can do amazing scuba diving there, you can do surfing, you
and to meet other people. You can do amazing scuba diving there, you can do surfing, you

can just enjoy the beaches and it's just a friendly place, especially if you are on your
can just enjoy the beaches and it's just a friendly place, especially if you are on your

own and looking to meet other people because tons of people go to Bali. Actually, Bali
own and looking to meet other people because tons of people go to Bali. Actually, Bali

welcomed over 7 million visitors last year, so it's not my favorite place to be honest
welcomed over 7 million visitors last year, so it's not my favorite place to be honest

with you because it doesn't feel that authentic to me anymore. But I do love Lombok. I do
with you because it doesn't feel that authentic to me anymore. But I do love Lombok. I do

love the Gilis. There's a lot on this channel that can show you how amazing those places
love the Gilis. There's a lot on this channel that can show you how amazing those places

are. The other great thing about Indonesia is it's super cheap. Once you get there, food,
are. The other great thing about Indonesia is it's super cheap. Once you get there, food,

accommodation, a motorbike if you feel like driving yourself around, and activities are
accommodation, a motorbike if you feel like driving yourself around, and activities are

all really affordable. So, I do love that about Southeast Asia. They are definitely
all really affordable. So, I do love that about Southeast Asia. They are definitely

a tourist-friendly part of the world and it's easy enough to communicate because most of
a tourist-friendly part of the world and it's easy enough to communicate because most of

the locals do speak at least a little bit of English if they work in tourism, and I
the locals do speak at least a little bit of English if they work in tourism, and I

find it's pretty easy to navigate as well. So, when it comes to solo traveler friendliness,
find it's pretty easy to navigate as well. So, when it comes to solo traveler friendliness,

Indonesia is easy and awesome. Okay, next is the Philippines.
Indonesia is easy and awesome. Okay, next is the Philippines.

I love the Philippines because the people there make it an amazing place. A lot of them
I love the Philippines because the people there make it an amazing place. A lot of them

speak English and they're very, very friendly and welcoming people. I mean, you are hard-pressed
speak English and they're very, very friendly and welcoming people. I mean, you are hard-pressed

to find people who are more proud of their own country than Filipinos. And whenever I'm
to find people who are more proud of their own country than Filipinos. And whenever I'm

there, I just get so many suggestions on great places to go. People want to take pictures
there, I just get so many suggestions on great places to go. People want to take pictures

together, in the more remote places at least, and it is just so stunningly beautiful. It's
together, in the more remote places at least, and it is just so stunningly beautiful. It's

also very affordable and I have found that you can find accommodation options, really,
also very affordable and I have found that you can find accommodation options, really,

to suit any range, but even when you go higher-end, it's not that expensive. And one of my favorite
to suit any range, but even when you go higher-end, it's not that expensive. And one of my favorite

things about it is that you almost can't run out of islands to visit. So, I have gone back
things about it is that you almost can't run out of islands to visit. So, I have gone back

three times now because there's just so much to see there and because I just feel so welcomed
three times now because there's just so much to see there and because I just feel so welcomed

every time. The only downside of traveling in the Philippines is logistics. It can be
every time. The only downside of traveling in the Philippines is logistics. It can be

hard to get around because there are so many islands. So, just keep in mind that you should
hard to get around because there are so many islands. So, just keep in mind that you should

pack a lot of patience if you're going to go. All right. We can't talk about awesome
pack a lot of patience if you're going to go. All right. We can't talk about awesome

places to travel solo without my number two spot, Iceland.
places to travel solo without my number two spot, Iceland.

Iceland is a fantastic place to travel solo because it is regularly ranked the safest
Iceland is a fantastic place to travel solo because it is regularly ranked the safest

country in the world. I mean, people seriously leave their car running when they go in to
country in the world. I mean, people seriously leave their car running when they go in to

go grocery shopping. Now, that I think about it, that's not the greenest thing to do. But
go grocery shopping. Now, that I think about it, that's not the greenest thing to do. But

anyway, that just, I think, illustrates how safe of a country it is and how much people
anyway, that just, I think, illustrates how safe of a country it is and how much people

really trust each other there. And it's really hard to top Iceland in terms of amazing beauty.
really trust each other there. And it's really hard to top Iceland in terms of amazing beauty.

I mean, it is just stunning. You've got insane waterfalls, you've got amazing hiking, you've
I mean, it is just stunning. You've got insane waterfalls, you've got amazing hiking, you've

got the Northern Lights for half of the year and it's just really hard to come up with
got the Northern Lights for half of the year and it's just really hard to come up with

a place that is more stunningly beautiful than Iceland. I mean, I was just pulling over,
a place that is more stunningly beautiful than Iceland. I mean, I was just pulling over,

it felt like, every five minutes in order to take another photo or, like, pet a horse
it felt like, every five minutes in order to take another photo or, like, pet a horse

or to just experience the beauty of Iceland. And it is definitely a very touristy place
or to just experience the beauty of Iceland. And it is definitely a very touristy place

to go in the summer, but if you go in a shorter season, you're going to get so much of it
to go in the summer, but if you go in a shorter season, you're going to get so much of it

all to yourself and it's truly spectacular. Now, if that scares you, meet up with some
all to yourself and it's truly spectacular. Now, if that scares you, meet up with some

people in Reykjavik, hatch a plan to travel together, rent a car together, a camper van
people in Reykjavik, hatch a plan to travel together, rent a car together, a camper van

and go have an adventure. I've got a ton of information on my blog about how you can prep
and go have an adventure. I've got a ton of information on my blog about how you can prep

for a trip to Iceland and the best itineraries as well, so you can hit that in the show notes
for a trip to Iceland and the best itineraries as well, so you can hit that in the show notes

below. Okay. So, are you ready for my number one best place in the world to travel solo?
below. Okay. So, are you ready for my number one best place in the world to travel solo?

It is... Drum roll. It's Thailand.
It is... Drum roll. It's Thailand.

In terms of the best places to travel solo because it attracts other solo travelers,
In terms of the best places to travel solo because it attracts other solo travelers,

is super affordable, is very tourist-friendly, is easy and has, like, seriously probably
is super affordable, is very tourist-friendly, is easy and has, like, seriously probably

the best food in the world. It's just, you can't beat Thailand. I realized that some
the best food in the world. It's just, you can't beat Thailand. I realized that some

parts of Thailand are very touristy, but you don't have to visit those places. There are
parts of Thailand are very touristy, but you don't have to visit those places. There are

amazing spots up North and also in some of the islands that just don't even get that
amazing spots up North and also in some of the islands that just don't even get that

much tourism. So, you can go to places like Koh Tao and Ko Pha Ngan if you want to meet
much tourism. So, you can go to places like Koh Tao and Ko Pha Ngan if you want to meet

a bunch of people. But if you want to be on your own, you can go to Koh Yao Noi or Koh
a bunch of people. But if you want to be on your own, you can go to Koh Yao Noi or Koh

Yao Yai and these are just beautiful, stunning places. And if you want to get some action,
Yao Yai and these are just beautiful, stunning places. And if you want to get some action,

you can go to Bangkok. And Chiang Mai is a wonderful place. It's so full of ex-pats,
you can go to Bangkok. And Chiang Mai is a wonderful place. It's so full of ex-pats,

you're going to meet tons of people.
you're going to meet tons of people.

And then my personal favorite part of Thailand is the northern areas where very few tourists
And then my personal favorite part of Thailand is the northern areas where very few tourists

go. So, I actually rented a car and drove around and saw a bunch of stuff up there so
go. So, I actually rented a car and drove around and saw a bunch of stuff up there so

you could always meet some people in Chiang Mai, share a car with them and go on a road
you could always meet some people in Chiang Mai, share a car with them and go on a road

trip. So, I've got a video of some really amazing hidden places in Thailand on this
trip. So, I've got a video of some really amazing hidden places in Thailand on this

channel as well for you to check out.
channel as well for you to check out.

So, I hope this video helps you to pick some places to travel solo. I hope it helps you
So, I hope this video helps you to pick some places to travel solo. I hope it helps you

to think about some attributes a place can have that make it wonderful for a solo traveler
to think about some attributes a place can have that make it wonderful for a solo traveler

and if it's your first time or whatever, your 50th time traveling solo, I have so much information
and if it's your first time or whatever, your 50th time traveling solo, I have so much information

on my blog for you and I've got a free solo female traveler checklist that you can get
on my blog for you and I've got a free solo female traveler checklist that you can get

when you sign up for the email list. So, that is also in the show notes below. I hope that
when you sign up for the email list. So, that is also in the show notes below. I hope that

you found this video helpful. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for being here. Thank
you found this video helpful. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for being here. Thank

you for traveling the world because I think it makes us all better human beings.
you for traveling the world because I think it makes us all better human beings.