The best cities to visit for female solo travellers

You are a woman who loves to travel alone, but you are running short of ideas of places to visit? You want to visit a city but you don’t know which one will suit you best? Here are 4 ideas of cities to visit as a woman who travels alone!

Barcelona

Barcelona is a wonderful place to visit as a woman solo traveller. The city is always bustling with activity, with a lot of places to go to and tourist attractions, and, of course, really tasty food. The city is extremely diverse, in terms of nationalities, activities and landscapes. In Barcelona, you will meet people from all over the world, and discover Catalunya’s history through its numerous cultural landmarks. Indeed, the city has been a major european cultural, commercial and political center for centuries, and was home to various artistic movements and historical events. You will be able to visit its wonderful museums such as the Art museum of Catalunya, or its famous monuments and architectural marvels such as the Sagrada Familia.

Barcelona is also a major coastal city, and well-known for its beaches and ports. There you will be able to take a sangria in one of the numerous restaurants, bars and clubs next to the beaches, or admire the sunset on the city’s port.

Paris

Capital of France and global cultural center, Paris is a must go for any woman who travels alone. There you will find everything a solo traveller can wish for: great cultural places, bars, restaurants, parks, and a city bustling with animation day and night. Paris is an ideal destination if you are a culture lover: the Louvre Museum is one of the biggest and most important museums in the world, home to artistic masterpieces of every time period, and every major artistic place. The Orsay Museum is also remarkable for its 19th century masterpieces, made by the most significant artists of the century such as Monet or Van Gogh.

If you are a food lover, Paris is the ideal place to go to. You can taste the best examples of french cuisine at a brasserie, or go to one of the various international restaurants Paris is home to, such as the authentic asian restaurants of rue Sainte-Anne.

Strolling alone through Paris’ haussmann streets is one of the most pleasant experiences to have in this city. Thus we advise you to visit this city and try it alone one day!

Paris is well known for its sinuous streets in the center, and its circular plan spiraling in 20 districts. Thus, you can bring back an original souvenir with a custom map poster depicting an artistic map of the city or the part of the city you liked the most!

Singapore

Although Singapore is not particularly well-known for its tourist attractions, it is one of the most pleasant cities to visit in South-East Asia, with wonderful architectural innovations, a great cultural heritage, ethnic and linguistic diversity, and, its trademark, cheap and delicious food from every asian country. There you will be able to visit the futuristic installations of the Gardens by the bay, and discover the abundance of shopping malls and luxury shopping centers such as Marina Bay Sands.

In spite of its modernity and its reputation as major business center, Singapore is still home to a lot of authentic neighbourhoods, such as Little India or Chinatown, where you will be able to stroll through the various indians and chinese shops, visit the Buddha’s Tooth temple, and taste delicious Indian and Chinese food in the food courts..

As one of the safest cities in the world, Singapore is an ideal place to travel alone as a woman. If you love to hike in natural landscapes, Singapore is also a city for you. In the center of the city, a vast natural reserve was maintained intact to preserve the island’s biodiversity. There you can go to safaris, hike, and do multiple activities alone in the tropical rainforest.

New York

New York is a must see if you want to travel alone around the world. The Big Apple is home to major cultural, economic and political international events, and home to more than 15 millions inhabitants from numerous nationalities and cultures. As a woman who travels alone, it is possible that you will feel lost at first in the crowded city, but your efforts will pay off, as New York is one of the most interesting cities in the world to visit.

Its diversity of population is only equal to the diversity of its landscapes. From Manhattan’s immense skyscrapers, to the cosy atmosphere of Greenwich Village, and the majesty of Columbia’s campuses, New York is an unending reserve of surprises for the curious tourist visiting the city.

In New York, you can do multiple activities, which will match any preferences you may have. You will be able to taste wonderful cuisines from all over the world in New York. From delicious asian dumplings in Chinatown to creamy italian pasta in the italian district, your palate will always be satisfied. You can also go shopping at Macy’s, a gigantic shopping mall where you can find anything at any price, or go for a jog in Central Park. New York is also home to one of the most spacious museums in the world, such as the Metropolitan, or more commonly called “ the Met”, or the MOMA (Museum of modern and contemporary arts). Therefore, if you want to travel alone in this city, don’t hesitate!