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Travel Inspiration:
Far Flight, Totally Worth It

Ideas for those who don’t mind a far flight!

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Bali, Indonesia

Solo Vibe: Spiritual + social. Affordable, wellness-rich, and filled with solo-friendly cafes and co-working spots.

Solo Selfie It! Ubud swing at sunrise or in a flower bath at a jungle spa.

Best Time to Go: April–October

Top Things to Do:

  • Yoga and healing retreats

  • Explore rice terraces and waterfalls

  • Surf or chill in beachy Canggu

Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Byron Bay)

Solo Vibe: Chill, social, and super easy to navigate solo.

Solo Selfie It! On the coastal Bondi to Coogee walk or with a koala (from a distance!).

Best Time to Go: Sept–Nov or March–May

Top Things to Do:

  • Climb the Harbour Bridge

  • Café-hop in Melbourne

  • Surf in Byron Bay

New Zealand

Solo Vibe: Outdoor adventure with a side of calm. Welcoming and safe.

Solo Selfie It! On a mountaintop in Queenstown or kayaking in Abel Tasman.

Best Time to Go: Nov–March

Top Things to Do:

  • Road trip the South Island

  • Visit glowworm caves

  • Soak in natural thermal pools

 

Maldives

Solo Vibe: Luxe and peaceful. Perfect for a solo reset.

Solo Selfie It! Floating breakfast in a private plunge pool.

Best Time to Go: Nov–April

Top Things to Do:

  • Snorkel coral reefs

  • Spa day at a resort (even with a day pass!)

  • Sunset dhoni cruise

Japan (Kyoto, Tokyo, Hakone)

Solo Vibe: Calm, inspiring, and extraordinarily safe.

Solo Selfie It! At the Fushimi Inari gates or soaking in an onsen with a snowy backdrop.

Best Time to Go: March–May or Oct–Nov

Top Things to Do:

  • Visit shrines and gardens

  • Take a solo tea ceremony class

  • Explore Tokyo’s neighborhoods (Shibuya, Harajuku)

Vietnam

Solo Vibe: Energetic + culturally rich. Very popular with solo female travelers.

Solo Selfie It! With lanterns in Hoi An or on a Ha Long Bay cruise.

Best Time to Go: March–April or Oct–Nov

Top Things to Do:

  • Explore Hanoi’s old quarter

  • Try all the street food

  • Cruise or kayak Ha Long Bay

Azores, Portugal

Solo Vibe: Tranquil and nature-forward. Great for a solo hike + hot spring combo.

Solo Selfie It! Overlooking the crater lakes of Sete Cidades.

Best Time to Go: May–October

Top Things to Do:

  • Bathe in geothermal pools in Furnas

  • Hike volcanic trails

  • Try fresh island seafood and pineapple wine

Costa Rica (Arenal + Pacific Coast)

Solo Vibe: Active and eco-luxurious. Easy to meet people through adventure tours.

Solo Selfie It! Soaking in a hot spring with Arenal Volcano in the background.

Best Time to Go: Dec–April

Top Things to Do:

  • Zipline or waterfall rappel

  • Relax in natural hot springs

  • Explore Manuel Antonio or the Nicoya Peninsula

Atacama Desert, Chile

Solo Vibe: Dreamy, otherworldly, and meditative. Great for self-guided or guided adventures.

Solo Selfie It! Stargazing in Valle de la Luna or floating in a salt lagoon.

Best Time to Go: March–May or Sept–Nov

Top Things to Do:

  • Soak in thermal pools

  • Explore geysers and salt flats

  • Join a desert stargazing tour

 

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