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Statistics show that solo travel is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/christopherelliott\/2023\/11\/19\/why-2024-will-be-the-year-of-the-solo-traveler---and-what-it-means-for-you\/\">increasing in popularity year on year<\/a>, with many choosing to travel solo in a group. If you\u2019re considering solo travel for the first time, but with our guide to the best countries for solo travel you can start to plan your trip.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h2 class=\"legacy-post-title\">Best countries for solo travel<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">1. THE EMERALD ISLE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/emeraldisle.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>In Ireland you\u2019ll meet some of the friendliest people on earth and be welcomed into pubs where \u2018the craic is ninety\u2019 (which roughly translates as, it\u2019s a lot of fun). Spend quiet moments taking in the ancient castles, peat bogs and rolling hills around Ring of Kerry before a fantastic Farm-to-Table meal of classic Irish fare with John and Freda Sheehan, and a few pints of Guinness to end the night.<\/p>\n<p>Join: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/focus-on-ireland?optionId=188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Focus on Ireland<\/a><\/strong> tour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">2. GERMANY<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Germany.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Fairytale castles, fantastic open-air markets and scenic riversides, Germany is a wonderful spot for a solo excursion. Try the art and architecture in Munich, the evening food scene in Berlin and or unwind with a relaxing river cruise on the Rhine.<\/p>\n<p>See last-minute deals for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/best-of-germany?optionId=744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best of Germany<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">3. SPAIN<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Spain.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>The passion of flamenco, the architecture of Gaudi and tapas along Las Ramblas, Spain draws in solo travelers who love creativity and flavor. In fact, Spain is the second most popular destination for solo booking according to this recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/state-of-solo-travel\">state of solo travel<\/a> report, and the top destination for solo travellers from North America. An immensely friendly country, the locals are always happy to welcome you. Flying solo means you can fully immerse in the wonders of Spanish culture, from the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to tasting paella in Valencia, where the dish originated. Explore the fortress of Alhambra in Granada and test your rhythm in a dance class in Seville.<\/p>\n<p>Join: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/highlights-of-spain?optionId=316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlights of Spain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">4. ICELAND<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/InspiringIceland.jpg\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Iceland is a must-see for many with its otherworldly landscapes, but solo travelers are sometimes put off by the need to navigate country roads amid the glaciers. On a guided tour you won\u2019t have that worry as you\u2019ll be driven by our experienced drivers on our comfortable coaches.<\/p>\n<p>Join a women-only guided tour to <strong>Inspiring Iceland<\/strong> and meet geologists and fascinating storytellers, before floating in a geothermal bath beneath the stars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">5. GREECE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Greece2.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>If plates of tasty food, turquoise seas, and some of the greatest monuments of the ancient world are on your travel agenda, then get yourself to Greece. Budding chefs can learn the skills to whip up a moussaka in a cooking class, while feasting on plenty of Greek cheese and tzatziki. Good with your hands? Join a pottery class in Mycenae, where a local family will show you the tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/glories-of-greece?optionId=196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glories of Greece tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">6. SWITZERLAND<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Switzerland2.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Any chocoholics traveling solo should flock to the hills of Switzerland to the home of Toblerone and Lindt. Ride the glass-topped Glacier Express through the Alps and survey the world from the summit of Mount Stanserhorn.<\/p>\n<p>Join: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/country-roads-of-switzerland?optionId=109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Country Roads of Switzerland <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">7. TURKEY<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Turkey.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>The bridge between Europe and Asia is a place where civilizations meet, making it an absorbing choice for the solo traveler. From caverns to churches and shopping at the world-famous Grand Bazaar, Turkey nudges all your senses and makes you feel alive.<\/p>\n<p>Travel with Insight on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/treasures-of-turkey?optionId=244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treasures of Turkey<\/a><\/strong> tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">8. CROATIA<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Croatia.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Croatia is safe to wander alone, but even better with a Travel Director who speaks the local language. Wander the two-tiered capital of Zagreb with its beautiful squares and a cool funicular to take you to the Upper Town. Chill out in the Belle \u00c9poque seaside town of Opatija and write postcards from a charming caf\u00e9 in Rovinj.<\/p>\n<p>Save now on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/country-roads-of-croatia?optionId=83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Country Roads of Croatia<\/a><\/strong> tour or the women-only <strong>Venice &amp; The Croatian Coast<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">9. EGYPT<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Egypt7.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>History buffs will be drawn to explore Egypt with dreams of pharaohs and hieroglyphics. You\u2019ll really benefit from the knowledge of a trained Egyptologist to guide you through the temples in Luxor and Dendera, but you\u2019ll also have time alone to ponder the ancient sites and watch the Nile sparkle in the sun.<\/p>\n<p>Discover more on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/splendours-of-egypt?optionId=261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Splendours of Egypt<\/a><\/strong> tour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">10. ITALY<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bestitaly.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Fall in love with la dolce vita in this magnificent country. Everything is a feast for the senses \u2013 from the fresco ceilings in the Vatican to the gooey goodness of pizza in Naples. The cities of Rome and Florence are easy to get around, so you can soak up as much culture as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Join the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/tours\/best-of-italy?optionId=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best of Italy<\/a><\/strong> tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h4 class=\"legacy-post-title\">11. PORTUGAL<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-vc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bestitaly.png\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Safe, friendly and open-minded, Portugal has been creeping up the list of solo traveler destinations recently. The vibrant streets of Lisbon are perfect for exploring alone, while you\u2019ll appreciate the peace and quiet when viewing Capela dos Ossos in \u00c9vora.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/special-offers\/solo-travel-savings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more offers and reasons to travel solo with Insight Vacations.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling the urge to escape but can\u2019t find anyone to join you? You might be flying solo, but you\u2019re definitely not alone. Statistics show that solo travel is increasing in popularity year on year, with many choosing to travel solo in a group. 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