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The Best Solo Trip Destinations

By Backpack Weekender May 14, 2024Inspiration, Trip Planning

Between 2020 and 2024, I've taken several solo trips and each destination has its own merits, as well as a couple of downsides. Here I've rated each destination based on 3 key factors: affordability, safety and 'solo-friendliness'.

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New York City Trip Report

By Backpack Weekender March 23, 2022North America, USA

Photo by Roberto Vivancos on Pexels.com Bright lights, big city, and my first solo trip outside of Europe. 2022 has brought with it an exciting new year of travel and…