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The 10 Best Solo Travel Destinations in the World

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7. Jackson Hole, WY

Jackson Hole, WY, is naturally alluring. There’s an impressive amount of wildlife at both Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and one of the world’s top ski resorts (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has the longest continuous vertical rise of any ski area in the U.S.). Now, thanks to the opening of Cache House, the town is also host to its first high-design hostel, a convivial outpost featuring two shared living quarters with 50 bunks and a spacious lobby (bunks have thoughtful details like ergonomic ladders, custom light fixtures, and outlets for your devices). Perfect for meeting up with fellow solo travelers, the property is the ideal base to partake in winter sports or guided summer hiking tours by Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures, where you can view elk, bison, wolves, and trumpeter swans in their natural habitat.

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8. Central Asia

See the windswept steeps and snowcapped peaks of the ancient Silk Road of Central Asia on a 16-day adventure with Nomadic Expeditions, a perfect journey for solo travelers seeking to meet new people and get immersed in nature. Some trips are even led by a National Geographic photographer, who can provide tips on how to document your experience through dedicated photography lessons. The adventure begins at Almaty and ends in Ashgabat. There are countless stunning landscapes and unique cultural experiences to be found along the way, from visits to traditional Uzbek villages on the outskirts of Samarkand to exploring a medieval site in Tajikistan filled with historic wall paintings and a Zoroastrian temple. The journey includes stays in eco-lodges and camps along the route, and even a stop at the famous Palace of the Moon and Stars in Uzbekistan, an ornate residence that was once the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara.

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9. Southern Oregon Coast

Whether you prefer to soak in a hot tub with views of the Pacific Ocean’s rolling waves or hike along a secluded scenic river, Oregon’s South Coast is an ideal oasis in the state’s Banana Belt. This lesser-known coastal region offers plenty of natural locales for introspection with a dose of adventure. Take a guided sea-kayaking adventure, where grey whales, seals, and birds of prey are common sights; or hike the 12-mile Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor to enjoy the stunning coastal landscapes along Oregon’s famed Highway 101. Stay at Bay Point Landing in Coos Bay, a newly opened contemporary camping resort that’ll provide you with all the gear you need for seaside clamming and crabbing excursions.

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10. Northwest Colombia

Framed by the snowcapped peaks of the Andes mountains, Antioquia, Colombia, is an undiscovered region set near Medellín, a city known for its charming colonial buildings and year-round temperate climate. If you’re aiming to get off-the-beaten-path on a multisport adventure or birding expedition, True Colombia Travel offers custom tours for travelers seeking to explore the Andes mountains of Antioquia by way of hiking, mountain biking, canyoning, and paragliding. Visit the coffee fields of Cocondo—the only certified-organic farm in Antioquia—for a tour of the farm, a tasting, and a swim in a waterfall-fed mountain spring near the property. Relax at Cannúa, a new boutique property with 10 rooms and eight private cabañas set in a protected forest near Arví Park, an ecological nature preserve with archeological sites set within the verdant slopes of Aburrá Valley.

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