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.cozy bakery for pastel de nata21 things in this storyAlfamaNeighborhoodcobbled, alley-woven district to wander earlyManteigariaRestaurantcozy bakery for pastel de nataA GinjinhaRestaurantcubby-hole bar for ginjinhaMiradouro de Santa CatarinaSightElsewhereRing RoadTrailIcelandeasily navigable route circling IcelandSky LagoonSightReykjavík, Icelandtourist-packed thermal poolGolden CircleSightReykjavík, Icelandroute for day trips from ReykjavíkLaugardalslaugSightReykjavík, Icelandlocal favorite thermal poolChoraNeighborhoodAlonissos, 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 museumsPinakothekMuseumMunich, Germanytrio of museums for centuries of artResidenz MünchenMuseumMunich, Germanyroyal halls to exploreViktualienmarktMarketMunich, Germanyalfresco market for picnic goodsEnglischer GartenSightMunich, Germanylarge urban park with Eisbach riverMuseum of TimeMuseumWaterford, IrelandMedieval MuseumMuseumWaterford, IrelandIrish Wake MuseumMuseumWaterford, IrelandBMW MuseumMuseumMunich, GermanyRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →