What are the 10 best countries for solo travel? — featuring Kemoy Martin

0:00 Are you thinking about taking a solo trip? Whether this is your first time taking a solo trip or you're a seasoned traveler, choosing the right destination makes all the difference. You want somewhere that's safe, easy to get around, and culturally accepting to who you are and your beliefs all around. You

0:18 want a destination that's right for you. Here are the top 10 destinations to travel solo with a blend of adventure, safety, and unforgettable memories. Number one, Japan. If you're looking for one of the safest countries in the world, but also one of the most amazing countries in the world,

0:36 you have to put Japan at the top of your list. It consistently ranks as one of the top 10 safest countries in the world with extremely low crime rate. It is so safe, you can walk around at night, not even having to worry about anything. And transportation in Japan is amazing. They

0:53 have bullet trains that get you from point A to point B really fast. Train systems are very spotless and clean. Also, they have local buses that can get you around really, really fast and convenient. And if you're going to travel to multiple cities in Japan, I would highly recommend that you get a

1:08 Japan rail pass. You'll save a lot of money, probably even hundreds of dollars. English is widely available in this country on signs, menus, and just a lot of people just speak English here. But worst case scenario, you can download Google Translate, and that'll help you on another level as well. Japan

1:24 can seem costly, but it doesn't have to be. There are budget restaurants, budget hotels. They even have these crazy unique capsule hotels for ridiculously cheap. And it's an experience. And Japan is notoriously known for their 7-Eleven because the food and snacks that you find in the 7-Eleven in Japan are

1:42 amazing and extremely affordable. Culturally, Japan is made for a solo traveler. from the amazing food. I feel like in my experience, I've been to over 81 countries around the world. I've encountered the nicest people in Japan. And for a person that wants to travel solo, I would highly recommend that you

2:01 put Japan at the top of your list. At number two, we have Portugal. Portugal is one of the friendliest and most affordable destinations in Europe. It is constantly rated as one of the safest places around the world. It has a really relaxed vibe that just makes it easy to get around

2:18 and connect with locals. Public transportation is really simple, especially in cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Algave. Trains and buses connect cities very well, and taxis and Uber are very accessible. English is widely spoken here, especially in the tourist areas, so you won't have a problem with

2:36 communicating and connecting with locals. Based on European standards, Portugal is pretty affordable. You can find budget friendly hotels or guest houses on Airbnb. You can get seafood meals for less than $15. And transportation is pretty seamless and affordable as well. This country has a

2:52 very strong energy for solo travel, and the locals are just very welcoming. And let's not forget Portugal's coastal beauty, the amazing architecture, the friendly people, the amazing food. All around, Portugal is definitely a destination that you want to add to your list for a place to go as a solo

3:07 traveler. Number three, Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers nature, adventure, and pora vibes. Safety-wise, it's one of the safest countries in Central America, but just always be alert, of course. Getting around is pretty simple when it comes to booking tours. Most of the tours come with

3:27 transportation, but I would highly recommend renting a car because Costa Rica is very spread out. So, if you really want to see the different parts of the country, renting a car gives you that flexibility. English is widely spoken here. Not to mention, the last time I was there, I noticed a lot of

3:41 Americans starting to move to Costa Rica. So, you won't have a problem with communicating and connecting with people, but it wouldn't hurt to know a couple of popular and common phrases amongst the Spanish language, of course, like olaas, and that means hello, how are you? Costs can vary. Of course,

3:58 there are luxury hotels and resorts in Costa Rica, but there's also very budget friendly hotels and host that range from $20 to $50 a night. The solo vibe is strong in Costa Rica. From yoga retreats, outdoor tours, eco lodges, there's a lot of solo travelers already out there, so it'll be easy to really

4:18 mix and connect with other people while you're out there solo traveling. Number four, Iceland. Iceland really surprised me. Iceland hands down is definitely one of my top 10 favorite places around the world. Also, it's one of the safest countries on the planet and it literally feels like another planet being there.

4:38 And the cool thing is about Iceland, it's pretty seamless getting around which makes this the perfect place for a solo traveler. So, in terms of transportation, I would highly recommend renting a car and you could do so right at the airport. And the reason why is because there's so many beautiful things

4:54 to see in Iceland. And if you truly want to have the flexibility and the ability to stay at certain things at the amount of time that you want to stay there, renting a car would be your best option. But if you don't want to rent a car, you can also book tours. And most of the tours that you can book come with

5:09 transportation as well. English is universally spoken here, so communicating with people is extremely easy. Now, what I will say is Iceland is a bit on the pricier side. So, you're probably going to find hotels at minimum $100 a night and up. And also, when it comes to meals, you'll probably pay a

5:29 range from $15 to $25 for pretty simple meal up. But if you want to cut costs, go to the grocery store and buy your own food and chef it up at home. Solo travelers are everywhere in Iceland. You may see them hiking waterfalls in the hot springs or chasing the northern lights. So, you don't have to worry

5:46 about connecting with other solo travelers if you want to. Now, I need to sell you Iceland is incredible. From the glaciers, the waterfalls, the volcanoes, even though you're by yourself, it's such an amazing site to see. You're going to be glad that you went by yourself so that way you can enjoy

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6:53 Thailand. Now, Thailand is one of those classic solo travel destinations because of how affordable it is, how safe it is, and just how packed with other solo travelers it is. that Thailand is just an overall vibe now. Although maybe little small petty crimes happen there, but any like significant crime or

7:12 violence is pretty much non-existent here in Thailand. Transportation is really simple in Thailand and it's very affordable. You can take taxis or you can hop on motorbikes, which is what a lot of people do and it's really, really cheap. Me personally, the motorbikes aren't for me. I've seen way too many

7:27 accidents. But if you really want to save some money and you want the cool experience of being on the back of a bike, you can have that. Also in cities, tuk tucks and ride share apps like Grabs are easily and readily available as well. English is widely spoken here, especially in tourist destinations like

7:44 Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket. So like signs on the streets often times will have English writing, so you won't have a problem getting around and communicating with people. Now, Thailand is extremely extremely affordable when you get there. Now, you might even find like host and guest houses for like as

8:04 low as $10 a night. And you can also even stay in some luxury hotels and villa for a lot cheaper than you would in other countries in other states in America as well. And the solo scene in Thailand is huge. So, you you'll see so many solo travelers at, you know, the the full moon parties, on the beaches,

8:24 on tours. So you although if you're there by yourself, you won't feel like it too much because there's also going to be so many other people there by themselves as well. So you can have that solo travel connection while traveling around. And one of my favorite things about Thailand is their culture. The

8:39 people are very welcoming, warm-hearted. So you being a solo travel, you'll feel right at home because they'll welcome you with open arms. Number six, we have New Zealand. As I'm recording this video, I literally just came back from New Zealand a few days ago, and I got to tell you, New

8:55 Zealand is an amazing destination for a solo traveler. It's easy to get around, and the people are very, very friendly, and New Zealand has been ranked one of the safest countries in the world. They're within the top five safest destinations. Getting around New Zealand is pretty straightforward. You can rent

9:13 a car or a bus if you have a large group. So that way you can be flexible and stay at certain places for as long as you would like or you can get on intercity buses and you can bounce around from city to city. Also too, when it comes to traveling from city to city, they have pretty lowcost flights that

9:29 makes getting around really simple. English is their primary language in New Zealand, so communicating is very easy as well. When it comes to accommodations, you can find host that range from $30 to $50 a night or hotels that range from $80 to $150 a night. You can find some nice local meals from $15

9:50 to $25 per meal. And New Zealand has such a strong solo vibe with so much to do. You can go skydiving, you can go hiking, you can go kaying. I think New Zealand is extremely underrated. The views are incredible. I'm talking about dramatic views. And if you don't know, this destination was featured in a very,

10:11 very popular movie called Lord of the Rings. So, if you see some scenes in there, some things might look familiar. Now, listen, if you haven't added New Zealand to your list, I would highly encourage you to add it, especially if you're looking for somewhere to travel solo. Number seven, we have

10:26 Spain. Now, Spain is a very vibrant and lively country that, believe it or not, is actually very easy for solo travelers. and it's fairly safe, but I want to keep real with you. Pink pocketing is definitely a thing in more of the busiest parts of the country, but it's pretty safe. And transportation in

10:44 Spain is top tier from high-speed trains, buses, and very budget friendly flights to bounce around from different cities in the country. English is moderately spoken, more so in touristy areas, but in rural areas, not that much. Learning a few key Spanish phrases will definitely, you know, take you a

11:03 long way. Spain is flexible for budgets. You can find host from $20 to $50. You can find hotels from $80 to $100. And you can get some nice affordable tapa meals for literally less than $10. The social vibe in Spain is unmatched. The Spaniards love to conversate. They love long meals. There's festivals and

11:22 they're very welcoming to solo travelers. So, if you going out there as a solo traveler, you won't feel by yourself. You'll feel welcome. And the culture in Spain is very, very, very rich. I really love it out here. I'd highly recommend you add it to your list, especially Barcelona. Such a vibe.

11:38 Number eight, we have Vietnam. Vietnam is an exciting, culturally rich destination for solo travelers, and it's extremely affordable and safety-wise, it's pretty safe, especially for foreigners. In terms of getting around, buses, trains, and domestic flights are very cheap and easy. And there's also an app called

12:00 Grab, which is very similar to Uber, which makes it even easier getting around in the city areas. English is widely understood amongst tourist areas, but when all else fails, Google Translator will save the day. Vietnam is extremely budget friendly. You can literally survive on $ 20 to $50 a day.

12:19 You can find street food ranging from $1 to $3 a meal. And budget hotels and host are widely available. In Vietnam, solo travelers are everywhere, especially those backpackers. So, if you're going to join like group tours or just hanging around, you'll find other people that's moving just like you as a solo traveler.

12:39 One thing I really love about Vietnam is their culture and their sense of hospitality. So, while you're out and about eating food and going on tours, you'll find that locals are going to want to get a chance to get to know you, making this the perfect destination for solo travelers. At number nine, we have

12:54 Switzerland. If you want a destination that just makes it easy and just effortless to solo travel, Switzerland has to be at the top of your list. And it's been ranked one of the safest countries in the world for backto backto back years. Even with incredibly low crime rates in the bigger cities like Zurich and

13:17 Geneva, it makes it very safe walking around at night as well. Transportation here is world class from the trains, buses, all super clean, on time, punctual, and they're going to get you where wherever you need to go. One thing I would highly encourage you to get is the Swiss Travel Pass. This gives you

13:35 unlimited rides all around the country, and this includes even some of the really scenic mountain train rides. Language-wise, Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romanish, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas, restaurants, and hotels. Now, let's get

13:53 into the budget. Now, what I will say is Switzerland can be more on the pricier side. When it comes to just a basic meal, you're going to spend at least $ 20 to $30. And hotels aren't really cheap either. But if you do want to save some money, you can stay in host and you can go grocery shopping. So that way

14:12 you're not out splurging at overpriced restaurants all the time. As a solo traveler here, you'll have a very peaceful trip. You'll feel very safe and people aren't going to look at you strange because you're solo traveling because it's very common. And because Switzerland is so safe, you don't have

14:27 to worry about anything. You can literally just focus on the amazing views, experiencing the amazing culture, and you can have an incredible time going to Switzerland. I highly recommend you adding Switzerland to the top of your list. Number 10, we have Ireland. Ireland is one of the easiest

14:45 countries that you could choose for a destination as a solo traveler. Safety-wise, it's ranked one of the safest countries in Europe with really, really low crime rate. The only real issues travelers will ever encounter is really low petty crimes in the more busy tourist areas. But that's why it's

15:02 important, doesn't matter where in the world that you are, always make sure that you're aware. Awareness is going to be very key when it comes to traveling solo. I mean, just traveling in general. As far as transportation, getting around Ireland is pretty simple. They have a great network of buses and trains to get

15:18 you around to different cities. But renting a car like always will give you the most flexibility and the opportunity to bounce around all around the country, but also go into the deep countryside in villages of Ireland. And the main language here is English. So communicating, connecting, and

15:36 understanding people around the country is going to be extremely easy. Costwise, Ireland can range from moderate to expensive depending on where you go in the country. In parts of the country like Dublin, which is the capital, it's going to be more on the pricier side. But if you go to more of the

15:51 countryside, you can find some very affordable but yet very scenic accommodations. So, as far as solo travel goes, Ireland is a very cool place. The people are friendly. They they're very big on beer and pubs. So, if you like to have a drink, you can go there. People are very friendly there.

16:08 You'll connect with other solo travelers or just locals in general. Now, in the midst of your solo travels, if you ever just want to feel like meeting new people and just connecting with other people in any way, shape, or form, joining group tours is always going to be your best bet because this gives you

16:23 the opportunity to connect with other people without having to commit to traveling with a group of people. If you understand what I'm saying, solo travel isn't just about discovering new places. It's about discovering new parts of you that you would have never found out about unless you went somewhere by

16:41 yourself. If you've been thinking about traveling solo, but you've been holding yourself back, I hope this video gives you that push. I hope this is a sign that listen, you can do it, because believe it or not, the world is a lot more welcoming than you can ever imagine. If you enjoy this video, hit

16:58 the like button. Also, let me know in the comments if you plan on solo traveling or if you've already solo traveled. And if you want to see more content like this, make sure you hit the subscribe button and I'll see you guys on the next one. Let's go. [Music]