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Domestic: Charleston, Chicago or Savannah
International: Barcelona, Madrid, London or Paris
All trips I have taken-4 were solo. Felt safe. Walkable. Great restaurants. Museums. Shows. Short day trips from all the cities if you wanted to explore beaches, the countryside or wineries (Barcelona, Madrid & Paris).
Great list!
If a hiker/walker, I would add Scotland. Was a wonderful solo trip!
Japan is also super easy and safe, especially for anyone who hasn’t fully embraced eating by themselves, as they have a great solo dining culture.
I'm a solo female traveler because my spouse and close family members don't enjoy leaving the house (and my work schedule is more flexible than my friends' so I can travel spontaneously).
Taiwan (particularly Taipei if you want a big city) and Japan feel quite safe for a woman but will still give that "I'm in another country" feeling.
Vienna (Austria), Norway in general, and Switzerland (particularly Alpen towns) make me feel like I'm still in the US because I could use English so easily and there seemed to be many other American tourists around. I especially had that feeling in Interlaken. I haven't been to Sweden, Iceland, or Denmark yet but have the same sense of them being "safer" and more comfortable for someone dipping their toes in.
If you want more handholding, consider staying at a resort somewhere and not venturing out of it. Or an Alaskan cruise in summer. Or joining a small tour group. I like G Adventures and Intrepid but they tend to be more "worth it" for adventure travel or countries where it's less comfortable to be alone, otherwise they will feel expensive. I went all over Morocco and to Antarctica with G Adventures, which are two places you wouldn't want to be solo!
By the way, there are multiple Facebook groups for solo female travelers to support with tips and meetups/activities :) and tour groups specifically for women.
Congrats on your first steps in building a new life and making new memories and friends.
Paris!! Or a Miraval (or equivalent) somewhere
I just did 5 days solo in Paris. It was amazing. It’s a very safe city and so walkable. Solo in cafes and restaurants is normal and everyone was helpful and nice. Enjoy wherever you go and I hope the time is good for your soul to heal.
I found so much good info here about Paris: https://anniesnuggets.com/annies-guide-to-paris/?unapproved=463&moderation-hash=9e806c36b92fba4b92471f37c453de56#comment-463
I am 62. I have travel buddies and I travel alone as well. My next trip will be going to Japan for 3 weeks solo. There are a few places I won't travel alone to as it's not safe but most other places are great. If you are only doing a weekend trip for Memorial Day, US has lots of nice locations. If you are taking a longer vacation I recommend South East Asia. I was in Vietnam, alone, last year and had a blast. Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malyasia and Indonesia (I was went there alone) are also great. Depending on your interest (hiking, dining, history, sun etc), pick a city/country and go explore. Wish you best of luck.
how many cities in Japan would take 3 weeks?
Inca Trail solo with this group was also a dream and surprisingly cost effective for the value received: View - Signature Travels https://share.google/InXcoj3QqqHgWWkwc
Amsterdam is fun. Palace, shopping, museums, stroopwafels.
I'm a big fan of multi-day whitewater rafting trips. Memorial Day weekend is a bit early in the season, but enforced disconnection from everyday life and being out in the wilderness for an extended period of time is great.
I'm sorry and congratulations! I've been to 21 countries and lived in Germany for 5 years, and travel is an excellent way to grow as a person.
The domestic recommendations here are great, and when you've gained some travel skills and you're ready for foreign lands, there are many wonderful options in Germany, too. In the larger cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt) you can do plenty with English and in smaller towns you'll have a more cultural experience, especially if you stay in a Pension (a B&B). Many are owned by families, and the coffee and breakfasts are great!! Try Trier, Freiburg, Würzburg, and the island of Rügen, as well as anything smallet along the way.
A friend of mine also highly recommended Africa, specifically a safari in Kenya, like another commenter here. That friend has traveled more than I have, and she has wonderful ideas.
Oh! And another friend of mine just published a book on a pilgrimage in Germany, if you'd like a spiritual/religious adventure. It's called "My Sap is Rising" and it includes the Hildegard of Bingen pilgrimage and the work of Alfred Adler. More info at GermanWithNicole.com. :)
Gute Reise!!
If you ever have the chance to go, travel to the Maldives! I went there with my husband last February for my brother's wedding ceremony and it was AMAZING!! Expensive as hell (I could've bought a new car), but definitely worth it!! :-)
San Diego, CA. Is the perfect getaway for divorced women whom are transitioning from married life to to girls gone wild. San Diego has everything to offer for women. Beautiful downtown for shopping and eating and the Pacific Ocean with beaches full of shirtless men.
I assume budget is not much of a concern post divorce 😉
Someone suggested Barcelona, that I also agree with. You can consider Italy too, either Venice or Amalfi coast or head up north towards Alps.
lol no that isn’t how it works
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