Belgium is one of the easiest countries in Europe for travelling alone. It is compact, trains are frequent and reliable, and most cities are small enough to explore on foot. You can cover a lot of ground in just a week. Add world‑class art, Gothic architecture, waffles and beer, and you have a trip that […]
DESTINATIONS, EUROPE, SOLO LOCATION GUIDES, SOLO TRAVEL, SWITZERLAND
Solo Travel in Switzerland: The Country That Keeps Pulling Me Back
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been to Switzerland. A terrible cliché, I know, but in my case, it’s the truth. By this stage, each trip has folded neatly into the next, and the visits have started to blur. But what I do know is this: Switzerland is one of the most rewarding […]
When people ask me to name the most underrated country in Europe for solo travel, I do not hesitate. Germany. Every time. The reaction is always the same. A pause. A puzzled frown. Then: “Really? Germany?” It’s safe to say that Germany has a perception issue. People imagine lederhosen, Oktoberfest and a country viewed through […]
DESTINATIONS, ASIA, MALAYSIA, SOLO LOCATION GUIDES, SOLO TRAVEL
Malaysia Solo Travel: The Ultimate Guide
Travelling alone in Malaysia is pure joy. There’s a diversity of cultures and landscapes, a rich historical heritage and food to die for. I still have dreams about a bowl of Char Kway Teow I wolfed down in Penang. I love it so much I’ve visited twice, and I’m not done yet. This Malaysia solo […]