Over the last five years travelling the globe solo I have had many ups and downs, good experiences, terrible experiences, and most important of all, life lessons.
However if I could have known then what I knew now, there are some cities I would have avoided and others I would have visited sooner.
Below is a comprehensive list of the safest cities for female solo travelers, where I have felt most comfortable and enjoyed every minute of my time in. Sure, there are many more… but these cities are a safe bet!
The Best Cities for Female Solo Travelers
1. Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland as a whole is one of the safest countries to travel to solo, but Zurich is the city that captured my heart most. Just big enough to remain interesting for a few days but with a small village feel, the city is full of winding alleyways and postcard-worthy views. For an authentic experience consider renting an apartment (with a balcony) for a few nights and spend your days meandering the cities’ many pockets.
2. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is the kind of city you imagine yourself living in just hours into your visit. The city has a casual vibe to rival Melbourne but with a more outdoorsy feel thanks to Stanley park bustling with runners, walkers and cyclists in even the worst weather.
3. Bruges, Belgium
I absolutely adore Bruges and this is also one of the first cities I travelled to solo. My visit to Bruges was almost entirely by mistake, when I began researching day trips from Paris and became a little sidetracked and somehow wound up in next door Belgium… oops! Though I did appreciate my one day in Bruges many years ago, I was even more appreciative when I got to return a couple of years ago and stay two nights. Two should be a minimum, but ideally you could spend three-four nights here and really lose yourself in the charm.
4. Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm has always intrigued me with its’ iconic street style it has become so renowned for, but I was absolutely amazed when began exploring by foot and realising how large and intriguing this city is. You could easily spend three-four days in Stockholm before venturing off further in to Sweden, as this is easily one of the safest countries to travel in and really easy to get by (nearly everyone speaks perfect English which is handier than you would think!)
5. Kyoto, Japan
Of all the cities I visited in Japan, Kyoto was by far my favourite. If your idea of Japan encompasses history, tradition and culture, then look no further… this city has it all! Located just an hour away by train is another safe city with a completely different urban vibe: Osaka. Both should be on your itinerary.
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