Ideas for those who love a bucket list destination!
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Where: Arizona, USA
Best Way to See It: South Rim viewpoints (Mather Point, Desert View), or hike part of Bright Angel Trail
Solo-Friendly Tip: Stay in Grand Canyon Village for easy access and shuttle services. Join a ranger-led walk or a group day tour from Flagstaff or Sedona.
Ideal Trip Length: 2–3 days
Closest Airport: Flagstaff Pulliam (1.5 hrs drive)
Where: Queensland, Australia
Best Way to See It: Snorkeling or diving from Cairns or Port Douglas; scenic flights for aerial views
Solo-Friendly Tip: Book a liveaboard diving trip or day cruise — group tours are common and social. Stick to reputable eco-certified operators.
Ideal Trip Length: 3–5 days
Closest Airport: Cairns International
Where: Nepal/Tibet border
Best Way to See It: Trekking to Everest Base Camp (EBC) or scenic flight from Kathmandu
Solo-Friendly Tip: Trekking solo is not permitted in Nepal as of 2023 — hire a licensed guide or join a group trek for safety and support.
Ideal Trip Length: 12–15 days for EBC; 1 day for flight view
Closest Airport: Lukla (via Kathmandu)
Where: On the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe
Best Way to See It: Walk along the trails in Victoria Falls National Park or take a helicopter tour
Solo-Friendly Tip: Stay in the town of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) for better access and amenities. Book activities through your hotel or tour operator.
Ideal Trip Length: 2–3 days
Closest Airport: Victoria Falls International Airport
Where: Michoacán, Mexico
Best Way to See It: Hike or horseback ride from the town of Angahuan through lava fields to the church ruins
Solo-Friendly Tip: Hire a local guide for safety and navigation. It’s remote, but very rewarding and unique.
Ideal Trip Length: 1–2 days
Closest Airport: Uruapan (regional) or Morelia
Where: Norway, Iceland, Canada, Alaska, Finland
Best Way to See It: Chase the lights from rural areas with low light pollution; best viewed in winter
Solo-Friendly Tip: Choose a tour that includes transportation and gear. Tromsø (Norway) and Reykjavik (Iceland) are solo-friendly hubs.
Ideal Trip Length: 3–4 nights for best chances
Best Season: Late September to March
Closest Airports: Varies — Tromsø, Reykjavik, Fairbanks
Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Best Way to See It: From the top of Sugarloaf Mountain or Christ the Redeemer
Solo-Friendly Tip: Use official taxis or ride-shares; join a small guided city tour for the main sites. Stay in safe neighborhoods like Ipanema.
Ideal Trip Length: 3–4 days
Closest Airport: Galeão International (GIG)
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