Lonely PlanetJul 23The 23 best destinations for solo travelSolo travel can be one of the most rewarding and memorable ways to experience a new place. These locations around the world are ideal for an adventure alone.large urban park with Eisbach river21 things in this storyPinakothekMuseumtrio of museums for centuries of artResidenz MünchenMuseumroyal halls to exploreViktualienmarktMarketalfresco market for picnic goodsEnglischer GartenSightlarge urban park with Eisbach riverBMW MuseumMuseumElsewhereRing RoadTrailIcelandeasily navigable route circling IcelandSky LagoonSightReykjavík, Icelandtourist-packed thermal poolAlfamaNeighborhoodLisbon, Portugalcobbled, alley-woven district to wander earlyGolden CircleSightReykjavík, Icelandroute for day trips from ReykjavíkLaugardalslaugSightReykjavík, Icelandlocal favorite thermal poolManteigariaRestaurantLisbon, Portugalcozy bakery for pastel de nataA GinjinhaRestaurantLisbon, Portugalcubby-hole bar for ginjinhaChoraNeighborhoodAlonissos, Greeceold capital with cat-prowled alleys, white-blue houses, pavement cafesNational Marine ParkSightAlonissos, Greecehome to turtles, dolphins, rare Mediterranean monk sealsPeristera Underwater MuseumMuseumAlonissos, Greecedive down to a classical-era shipwreckCopper CoastNeighborhoodWaterford, Irelandrugged coast in County Waterford, IrelandWaterford TreasuresMuseumWaterford, Irelandseries of quirky museumsMiradouro de Santa CatarinaSightLisbon, PortugalMuseum of TimeMuseumWaterford, IrelandMedieval MuseumMuseumWaterford, IrelandIrish Wake MuseumMuseumWaterford, IrelandRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →