2023-06-13 06:42:23
The number of people planning to take a solo trip has increased after the pandemic
Have you ever traveled alone? Although this option continues to be foreign to some people, more and more travelers are considering this way of discovering new places, especially with the aim of adding well-being and taking care of their mental health.
Those who go alone are looking for a new way of connecting with the whole experience of discovering new places without giving up what they really want to do. It allows them to reconnect with themselves, distance themselves from everyday life and day-to-day relationships, think, add to their emotional well-being and, somehow, rediscover themselves in other circumstances and in another environment.
According to the latest 2023 travel trends report published by SkyScanner, more than 40% of travelers plan to travel long distance. The first questions when planning a solo trip are: where am I going? What can I do there? Is it safe to travel alone to this place? Cathay Pacific proposes a top 3 ideal destinations for those looking for this type of experience.
Thailand, beaches and temples
It is a country with a significant territorial extension and plans for all types of travelers. Bangkok, its capital, combines the culture and tradition of religious temples with the vibrant street life and the imposing skyscrapers. Towards the north of the country it is possible to make a route of temples, included for example by the cities: Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. In the southern part, the great attraction are its beaches in places like Phuket, the Phi Phi islands, Krabi or Ko Samui.
The climate of Thailand is tropical, so it has a hot temperature almost all year round with a significant presence of humidity in the environment. Between March and May there is little rain and the temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius.
Philippines, for all tastes
It is an ideal destination for those who want to relax, but also for those looking for a little more life. The Philippines offers very diverse activities, so the experience in its different landscapes depends on the preferences of each one.
One of the advantages of the Philippines for solo travelers is that they can communicate in English because it is their official language, it is a safe place, and it has a tropical climate, which means hot temperatures and humidity throughout the year throughout the territory.
A common route for those who visit this country is island hopping, which literally means jumping from island to island. In traditional boats called bangka, they will be able to take you to discover sand tongues, beaches with landscapes from a magazine, lagoons and lakes. Motorbike tours are another must to see rice paddies, palm groves, beaches, villages and get to know the real local food in the restaurants on the way. It is perhaps the best way to delve into the way of life of the Filipinos.
Vietnam, colors to delight the eye
Its main tourist places are Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay. The latter is a true natural wonder and has been declared a World Heritage Site. Although there are long distances between them, getting to know them will be easy because the country is well connected with internal flights, sleeper buses, trains, and motorcycles for the shortest distances.
It is a long country and this shape influences the definition of its three types of climate: subtropical in the north; monsoon in the central region, with high temperatures and abundant rainfall, and two well-marked seasons of wetness and dryness in the south. For the warmer areas and times in which you have to protect yourself from the sun, the typical conical hat will be very useful.
planning the trip
There are basic aspects to take into account when starting to plan a solo trip. Of course, the choice of the place is a priority, that it be a safe place, where it is easy to move between cities or within them, the necessary documentation (special visas, passport validity, etc.). It is also advisable to share the travel plan with a trusted person so that someone can be aware of each stage of the itinerary.
In some Asian countries, especially the more rural regions, it will be convenient to carry local money with you and also have some telephone numbers and points of interest (banks, hospitals, accommodation, among others) located before arrival. Finally, it is always advisable to take out travel insurance with which you can deal with any inconvenience.
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