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A Heart-Led Destination Guide for Solo Travelers

Love, Travel, Repeat

February 14, 2025

Solo travel can be a profoundly romantic experience (and not just because you could meet that special someone on your journey). On your own, you can fall in love with a place and find yourself in the process. Sipping coffee in a tropical rainforest, inhaling the heady scent of frangipanis strewn as offerings on the ancient steps of Baliโ€™s temples, or making couscous in Marrakech โ€” sometimes, these experiences can be even more intoxicating when youโ€™re flying solo. Weโ€™ve taken inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbertโ€™s book Eat, Pray, Love, selecting solo destinations that will stir your heart and stoke your wanderlust.
Colombia By Art In Voyage
Colombia By Art In Voyage
Colombia By Art In Voyage
Colombia By Art In Voyage
Colombia By Art In Voyage

Eat: Colombia

Coffee is a beloved beverage in the USA, but have you ever wondered about the origins of the beans behind your magical morning brew? Often, the answer is Colombia. This country has so much to offer solo travelers, not least its Coffee Triangle region, where you can explore the tropical rainforests where coffee beans and towering wax palms grow, tasting Arabica and Robusta brews between walks on the lush estates.

Colombia boasts waterfall hikes for the active and white-sand beaches for those who wish to laze by turquoise water. All these activities welcome solo travelers, and you can often partake in tastings, island tours, and walks as part of a group.

Solo adventurers will love Colombiaโ€™s warm and friendly culture. The cosmopolitan city of Medellรญn is particularly famous for its welcoming people who go out of their way to be kind to visitors. Expect open social spaces (plazas) brimming with fountains, palm trees, and cafรฉs serving delicious local cuisine like citrusy ceviche and mouthwatering savory pastries.

Bali By Art In Voyage
Bali By Art In Voyage
Bali By Art In Voyage
Bali By Art In Voyage
Bali By Art In Voyage

Pray: Bali

The spirit of Bali can be felt by anyone, regardless of religion. Many say that this Indonesian island has a sacred energy, and thereโ€™s something soulful about exploring its ancient temples, pristine lagoon beaches, and green terraced rice paddies. Visit the sacred springs of the Hindu temple Tirta Empul, founded in 926 A.D., where you can still bathe in its clean spring waters (said to have curative properties).

In Ubud, you will find every kind of healing and spiritual practice under the sun (or moon). Indulge in a Balinese massage, feel enveloped by calm with sunrise and moonrise yoga, or join a spiritual workshop or transformative ceremony. Itโ€™s not all silent prayer and calm moments; Bali has a fun โ€œbeach partyโ€ side too. An idyllic destination for solo travelers, you can choose to find yourself, new friends, or both!

Morocco By Art In Voyage
Morocco By Art In Voyage
Morocco By Art In Voyage
Highlights & Delights of Morocco, with Art In Voyage
Morocco, By Art In Voyage

Love: Morocco

Windswept deserts, an oasis of roses, and cities that captured the imagination of Yves Saint Laurent and iconic Hollywood screenwriters โ€” Moroccoโ€™s magnetism is undeniable. Itโ€™s easy to see why an increasing number of solo travelers are drawn to its dramatic landscapes and centuries-old mosaiced cities, which seem to exist outside of time.

One of the best ways to experience this destination is with local guides. They will expertly navigate you through the souks (markets), take you to hidden coffee houses, teach you to make traditional couscous with your hands, lead you through the Valley of Roses, and set up camp for you for an inimitable night under a million stars in the Atlas Mountains. It promises to be a solo adventure, but one that will introduce you to fascinating people.

Colombia By Art In Voyage
Colombia By Art In Voyage
Bukit Naga Villa, by Art in Voyage
Morocco By Art In Voyage
Morocco, by Art In Voyage

Solo trips donโ€™t have to be lonely. If you want to meet new people and have a social experience while still having the freedom to travel on your own, have a look at our Curated Journeys. We design bespoke tours for small groups of 8โ€“12 people with an emphasis on unpretentious luxury.

We take great care to create journeys off the tourist track, ensuring your experience is one of authenticity and exceptional quality. Every detail is thoughtfully planned, and we sort out all the travel admin so you can sit back and relax. Our journeys also allow for flexibility, meaning you can tailor aspects to suit your needs.