17 Best Destinations For Solo Female Travelers 

Hey! 👋 It’s Amanda, founder of The Solo Female Traveler Network
I was skimming through the SoFe Facebook group yesterday and found this post…

👆My heart lurched and I knew I needed to write about it – so here goes.

None of us are born fearless.

Even the women who seem to have it all figured out... who charge into life head first with confidence, charisma and courage…

They weren’t born that way.

The truth is… courage is created – each time you face your fears and come out the other side.

My first solo trip to Honduras, I remember being quite literally f*cking terrified.

… and then I spent ten years traveling the world on my own.

And yes – things like ‘how much money is in your emergency fund’ and the support (or lack of) from friends and family — play a major role in how ‘scary’ traveling solo feels… 

But whether you’ve got a hundred extra bucks or $100,000…

Whether the voices around you are saying “are you insane, you’ll get kidnapped!” or – “get it girl, travel the world!”....

And whether you’re terrified (or exhilarated)... 

– stepping out of fear and into a whole new world of independence, isn’t just about you.

It’s about all of us.

Because our grandmothers couldn’t travel the world whenever they wanted.

And TBH, our mothers couldn’t either.

We are the FIRST generation of women who are able to step out of our comfort zones and into a world of color, culture, experiences and going where we want to, when we want to, because we can.

So when others ask you why…

It’s because thousands of women before us, couldn’t. 

Solo travel isn’t about ‘taking a trip’ – it’s about changing the future of women now and forever.

Teaching others – and ourselves – that we really can do anything. 🥹

💝 

Okay, so now that you’ve read my little Ted Talk – I have some practical, tangible stuff for you to carry forward. 

👉 If you have NEVER traveled solo before but really, really want to…

You don’t need to take a 12 hour flight to a country that doesn’t speak your language and is famous for being slightly dangerous. In fact, that’s probably the opposite of what you should do. After chatting with our community of 500K+ members…

Here are the top places to visit for First Time Solo Travelers:

🥐Europe

• Amsterdam, Netherlands ↠ stunning waterways, history, culture

• Vienna, Austria ↠castles, wine, museums, history

• Copenhagen, Denmark ↠ happiness, islands, hygge, cafes, islands

• Prague, Czech Republic ↠ stepping back in time, castles, spirals, ‘the heart of Europe’

• Zurich, Switzerland ↠ fly here, explore the city and then visit Bohemia National Park!

• Berlin, Germany ↠ parties, raves, art, museums, open-air art galleries

• Paris, France ↠ simply iconic, cafes, history, culture, easy access to other cities

The nice part about this region is you can lump several locations into a couple of weeks of travel – which helps you stay more budget friendly AND see more stuff.

If you’re interested in a December trip, check out our Christmas Market Tour across Eastern Europe.

💃🏻Latin America

these countries are primarily Spanish-speaking – but you can usually still find English speaking tours and activities

• Guadalajara, Mexico ↠ architecture, culture, food, artisan crafts, 

• Oaxaca, Mexico ↠ foodie paradise, stunning landscapes, cute mountain town

• Tamarindo, Costa Rica ↠ surfing, beachy, friendly expats, home of leatherback turtles!

• Panama City, Panama ↠ tropical rainforests, history, archeology, epic diving!

• Buenos Aires, Argentina ↠ architecture, creativity, energetic nightlife, parks

We’re doing a Mexico trip this October for the Day of the Dead (Mexico’s most enchanting festival) which runs through Guadalajara before making our way over to Magical Sayulita. If you're thinking about heading down here, check it out!

🚂North America

• Vancouver, Canada ↠ visit Whistler, Tofino or take a train to Banff! Mountains, forests, lakes
  Toronto, Canada ↠ multicultural, art scene, nightlife, beautiful parks, Niagara is nearby!
  NYC, USA ↠ Iconic, busy, a must-see, easy to get around, tons of nightlife
  San Diego, USA ↠ sunny, sandy, hippie, beautiful beaches, it’s a classic ‘Cali’ experience

• Nashville, USA ↠ country music capital of the world, cowboys, rodeo, festivals

PS – I actually live in San Diego right now – so if you make your way out to the west coast, say hello and let’s grab a coffee!

Stay Tuned…

Okay, there are a ton of other places that are great for first-timers across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and more – but I’ll save those for another day.

Don’t forget… 

On the other side of fear is the life of your dreams. 

You don’t have to quit your job and backpack across Asia…You can just take one step towards traveling the world on your own.

You’ve got this. 💖

Want to join me on an adventure? 👉 Click Here

Amanda
Founder of SoFe 💖