Adventurous Kate contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Looking to travel solo in Europe? My name is Kate and I teach women how to travel the world safely on their own. Several years, when you add it all up. I have traveled to every single country in Europe and have lived in two of them Italy and the UK.
And yetβ¦you have doubts about your trip. Um, why not travel to Europe solo? Europe truly has everything a solo traveler could hope for. Are you looking for interesting cities? Fantastic cuisine? Glorious mountains? Beautiful islands and beaches? Gorgeous men or women? Heyβ¦ Spain and Sweden. Not only does Europe have all of those things, the continent has dozens of destinations that have EACH of those things.
Beyond that, Europe is a very safe place for women to travel alone. Europe is also easy for first-time solo female travelers, as much of the continent has excellent infrastructure for travelers. Especially European women. While you may be the only one of your friends who has traveled solo, nobody in Europe will give you a second glance for being on your own.
How do you narrow down the best things to do in Europe on a solo trip? I could make this list hundreds of items long, but here are some of my top recommendations:. Visit the Christmas markets in December. Island-hop around Croatia or Greece. These two countries are home to the most glorious islands! Spend time underneath the midnight sun. Whether you do it in Iceland, Finland, Norway, or somewhere else entirely, it can be a trippy experience to be swimming in a lake underneath a pale pink sky at midnight.
Take a ride through the canals of Venice, Amsterdam, or Bruges. Find your perfect canal city and relax in a boat. Sit in an Irish pub and listen to traditional music. Order a Guinness β yes, it tastes much better in Ireland than anywhere else β and listen to the magic as musicians join in with each other, play off each other, and make the crowd go wild.
