Lonely PlanetJul 23
The 23 best destinations for solo travel
Solo 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.
cubby-hole bar for ginjinha
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- AlfamaNeighborhoodcobbled, alley-woven district to wander early
- ManteigariaCafécozy bakery for pastel de nata
- A GinjinhaRestaurantcubby-hole bar for ginjinha
- Miradouro de Santa CatarinaViewpoint
- Elsewhere
- Ring RoadTrailIcelandeasily navigable route circling Iceland
- Sky LagoonSightReykjavík, Icelandtourist-packed thermal pool
- Golden CircleSightReykjavík, Icelandroute for day trips from Reykjavík
- LaugardalslaugSightReykjavík, Icelandlocal favorite thermal pool
- ChoraNeighborhoodAlonissos, Greeceold capital with cat-prowled alleys, white-blue houses, pavement cafes
- National Marine ParkSightAlonissos, Greecehome to turtles, dolphins, rare Mediterranean monk seals
- Peristera Underwater MuseumMuseumAlonissos, Greecedive down to a classical-era shipwreck
- Copper CoastPubWaterford, Irelandrugged coast in County Waterford, Ireland
- Waterford TreasuresMuseumWaterford, Irelandseries of quirky museums
- Medieval MuseumMuseumWaterford, IrelandThe only dedicated Museum Quarter in Ireland.
- Irish Wake MuseumMuseumWaterford, IrelandVisit the Irish Wake Museum - Rituals of Death page of Waterford Treasures.
- PinakothekMuseumMunich, Germanytrio of museums for centuries of art
- Residenz MünchenMuseumMunich, Germanyroyal halls to explore
- BMW MuseumMuseumMunich, GermanyA museum like no other.
- ViktualienmarktMarketMunich, Germanyalfresco market for picnic goods
- Englischer GartenParkMunich, Germanylarge urban park with Eisbach river
- Museum of TimeMuseumWaterford, Ireland