Solo travel can be one of the most wonderful, transformative and memorable experiences you can have. But it can feel stressful to take that leap into the unknown and, to decide on where exactly you should go, especially if you're new to traveling alone.
Asia is probably the best to start exploring. The region is full of wonderful surprises, but here are some of the recommendations for some of the best places to travel alone in Asia for first-time solo travelers.
1) Singapore
Singapore has excellent shopping and fascinating museums; a wide variety of wildlife watching opportunities; world-class theme parks; a colourful nightlife and a huge choice of dining options – all packed into one small island nation.
Why go to Singapore (as a solo traveler)?
✓ Multi cultural ✓ Global Cuisine ✓ Clean & good transport system
✓ Extremely safe, not only in the street, but also their drinking tap water ✓ FUN-FILLED ATTRACTIONS
✓ Excellent shopping
2) Malaysia
Malaysia has an astounding range of attractions for visitors, offering experiences and activities that appeal to all tastes. It offers steamy jungles packed with wildlife, beautiful beaches, idyllic islands, culinary sensations and multi-ethnic cultures.
Why go to Malaysia (as a solo traveler)?
✓ Broad mix of cultures ✓ Cheap and mouth-watering street food ✓ Relatively safe ✓ Beautiful natural landscape & abundant wildlife
✓ Pristine Island & beaches
✓ Lots of shopping available if that's your thing
3) Japan
Westernized, but different from any Western country, part of Asia, but clearly unlike any other Asian society, Japan is a uniquely adaptable place where tradition and modernity are part of one continuum..
Why go to Japan (as a solo traveler)?
✓ Safe, even at night ✓ Clean and high hygiene standards ✓ Interesting intersection between modern and traditional ✓ Excellent and vast public transportation system, including bullet trains ✓ Solo dining is typical and the food excellent ✓ Friendly locals
4) Sri Lanka
Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, killer surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea and flavorful food describe Sri Lanka.
Why go to Sri Lanka (as a solo traveler)?
✓ English is widely-spoken ✓ World heritage sites ✓ Incredible wildlife encounters and stunning beaches ✓ Traveling by train is cheap and scenic
5) Taiwan
Taiwan has one of the best food scenes, with night markets just about everywhere. Food is cheap, delicious and available well into the night. It's the perfect blend of city and nature, with lots of hiking opportunities, and mountain and ocean views.
Why go to Taiwan (as a solo traveler)?
✓ Very friendly locals ✓ Very good public transportation system ✓ Easy hiking opportunities close to cities and popular sites ✓ Very safe with many people out and about at night ✓ Relatively easy to use English to get around ✓ Excellent food