With inflation on the rise, solo trips have become the new hot travel trend to see the world on a budget. Travelling solo reduces expenses and the likelihood of fighting over the last hotel room plug to use your hair styler or the limited makeup space to store your going-out essentials. However, the cons of travelling solo can be typical things like loneliness, missing out on group activities and safety concerns. 

Visiting a foreign country is scary enough as it is, but visiting one for the first time alone without a guide or friends to rely on can be challenging. There are things to watch out for, tourist scams and people with bad intentions. As a woman, this increases tenfold, due to us being more vulnerable and targetable for several reasons.

Therefore, online solo travel bookings have become popular, and modern solo travel guides have helped women everywhere to book safe and cheap travels to new countries. The phenomenon doesn’t appear to show any signs of slowing down, as many online blogs and travel operators such as Contiki have built their online brands intending to make solo travel easy and safe. 

This article is going to cover the 4  best countries for you to visit as a solo female traveller this summer.

1. Singapore

Singapore is one of the safest countries to travel to internationally and has been considered the safest in Asia. Singapore has a notoriously low crime rate like many of the countries on our list. And if you are a victim of crime, the Singaporean police take it seriously which is great news for women.

As well as being beautiful and clean, Singapore has many attractions and destinations on offer that are perfect for solo female travellers. The country also is known for its nightlife, bars and its resorts, where some have integrated casinos into them, in order to obey Singaporean gambling operation laws. These casinos sit in some of Singapore’s most well-respected resorts that offer many amenities to guests aside from the casinos. While having access to a casino in your resort may be considered positive by some, many people prefer a homely gambling experience because they may not have access to a casino or have the finances or the right schedule to travel to one.

Different casinos have different rules on bets and operation times which patrons can find frustrating. Therefore, more people are opting to play online casino games as they do not have geographical limits and there are fewer rules on buy-ins and financial matters.  So casino enthusiasts may choose to play real money casino games rather than visiting casinos to save money and not be bound by their location.

2. Iceland

Iceland is undoubtedly one of the safest countries in the world, if not the number one. Part of what makes Iceland feel safe and warm aside from its greenery and its beautiful landscapes is its infrastructure. Iceland doesn’t even have an army because it is a country of peace, and its police force does not carry firearms due to rapidly low crime rates.

 Iceland is a very gender-equal country in terms of basic rights such as pay, safety, and quality of life. Laws prohibit discrimination on gender and as it is rated number one for gender equality, there is a very low chance of gender-targeted crime occurring. If you require help, a huge percentage of Icelandics speak English.

3. Canada 

Canada is a very accessible country, and safe. A study by one travel operator found Canada to be number 18 out of 20 of the safest countries to travel as a woman alone. Reportedly, this is because Canadian crime rates are low, and this also applies to crimes where women tend to be a higher percentage of victims.  

Canada’s metro, Toronto Subway, and its Vancouver Sky Train make travel accessible and safe in Canada’s major cities, very convenient for solo travellers looking to see the sights of the moose capital! However, exercise caution if you’re travelling alone to any of Canada’s national parks this summer.

4. Japan

The respectful hustle and bustle of Japan are certainly appealing to anyone, especially a female traveller looking to explore the new skincare and makeup that Japan provides. Furthermore, Japan is a polite country where people help and will not be bystanders to pickpocketing or violence. The country has plenty of temples and ancient sights to explore as well as incredible food spots you can enjoy in Japan’s sunny cities or scenic countryside.

Levels for sexual harassment in Japan are also low, as this is taken very seriously and seen as a very shameful thing to do, and not normalised like in some places. This means women can walk freely at night without worrying about being catcalled or bothered. However, while travelling alone, there is no harm in listening to safety advice for female solo travellers, as you can never be too careful.