I'm a big fan of solo travel. Not only does it give you a new outlook on a destination, but it can give you a newfound sense of freedom and teach you about yourself in the process. If you've never traveled alone, you should do it at least once. On our last trip, I didn't go alone, but Eric went on ahead of me and I showed up 2 days later, giving me the opportunity to take myself to the airport, do all the stuff there, fly alone, and also pick up a rental car on my own.
It's not a full solo travel experience, but sometimes those things are the actual most difficult if you've never done them alone before. If you want to ease into solo travel, this is a good way to do it, or just take yourself on a weekend getaway. Here are 5 places to go alone on a budget:
Denver, Colorado
I'll be traveling to Denver later this month to check out some things and eat all the food, so I'll have some suggestions for you. It's a great food city, but it's also excellent for those that like culture, history, and the outdoors. Save even more, while doing more, with the Denver CityPASS, where you can choose a 3-, 4-, or 5-attraction pass and save up to 45% over regular admission fees. Calgary, Canada
If you want to get out of the country, but not too far, our lovely neighbors to the north have a lot to offer and they speak the same language. They have a rich cowboy culture in Calgary, so if that's of interest to you, go during the Calgary Stampede. If it's not, there's plenty other stuff to do, especially if you want to be outdoors. It has the largest urban pathway and bikeway network, historical sites, and lots of outdoor art installations.
Mexico City, Mexico
Want to stretch your language skills and how well Babbel taught you Spanish? We all know that Mexico is affordable outside of the touristy areas, and the capitol is no different. It's full of amazing architecture and food, plus tons of free activities help to keep you on budget.
Panama City, Panama
If Mexico City sounded up your alley, but seemed a bit too big and scary, then Panama City is a better option. It offers similar things, but on a smaller scale. It's easy to get around and the oldest district, Casco Viejo, has everything you could want during the day - great history, food, culture, and photo ops - then it becomes a vibrant nightlife center when the sun goes down.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is one of the safest cities to visit anywhere, so if you're a woman, you have much less to worry about and can spend more time having a good time. Renting a car can help you get to everything you want to do, including great hikes and a visit to one of their volcanoes. Iceland is wonderful for adventurous eaters, but they have plenty for those that like food that they're more used to as well, and wonderful coffee. Reykjavik is the perfect wellness and self-care getaway, but can be awesome for the partier, too.
Have you ever solo traveled to any of these destinations? Or are you looking forward to a trip to one in the future?
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