Okay, so we have a pretty good idea about where to go for solo travel if you’re keen to explore new cities and immerse yourself in new cultures, but what if you’re after a proper, exhilarating, adrenaline-inducing adventure?
Much Better Adventures has called on its own customer reviews as well as a safety score, a biodiversity index and affordability, as well as flight time and ease of entry from the UK, to compile a list of the world’s ‘ultimate’ solo travel destinations.
Seven of the top 10 from this ranking are located in Europe, but the first of these, beating out all the competition, was Italy. Why? Well, Much Better Adventures writes that its ‘enthralling culture, impeccable cuisine, and diverse adventures land it top spot as the best destination for solo adventure travel in 2025’.
There is plenty to explore after all. Rome is a mere two hours from the Abruzzo mountains, and Venice is a couple of hours away from the Dolomites. However, across Italy you’ll find lovely villages, pretty beaches and scenic islands all ripe for exploration.
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‘Solo travel in Italy is never lonely,’ Marta Marinelli, adventure creator at Much Better Adventures, said: ‘There are affordable trains and well-connected towns, so getting from one region to the next is usually pretty easy, and often ends up being spontaneous. Locals, especially in small towns or popular stops, tend to be curious and welcoming, and it’s often easier than you’d think to strike up a chat – even if your Italian’s a bit rusty.’
And when you get down to the nitty gritty detail, Italy certainly appeals. The country has a safety score of 1.69 and a biodiversity score of 67.71 (which are both decent) and a meal for one costs around £12-13.
Read on for the rest of the top 10, and check out why each destination was selected in more depth on Much Better Adventures’ site.
These are the best solo travel destinations in 2025
- Italy
- Japan
- Norway
- Spain
- Albania
- Portugal
- Nepal
- Montenegro
- Jordan
- Greece
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