Kicking It Solo: 10 Un-miss-able Bucket List Destinations to Revel in Before Bitting Dust!
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Behold the Breathtaking Aurora Borealis in Iceland
Time to scrap the travels of your dreams marked with a big red asterisk and gear up. Start with your journey to Iceland, where the sightseeing takes a backs seat, quite literally! Heaven descends on Earth as ‘Aurora Borealis’ sprawls across the Arctic sky, literally turning the world upside down with its gravity-defying majestic dance. Early birds, brace, here comes the kicker – its best visible in the dead of the night. A giddy concoction of sleep deprivation and nippiness in your solo adventure should make for a fun tale, right? Dare not to miss this ethereal spectacle for the world!
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Date the History-Immersed Pyramids in Egypt
Hold your camels! Yep, Egypt gets a place on our bucket list. This isn’t just a bunch of old stacked bricks oh no, it’s where mystery meets actual history and boy is it exciting! Grab your explorer’s hat; it’s time to kick it ‘Indiana Jones’ style. Picture yourself, a lone rider in the dramatic desert expanse up to the iconic Pyramids. Solo travels give you the liberty to enjoy the mystic relics unhurriedly, sans the chatter. Remember, coolness is directly proportional to whether you are standing in front of the Sphinx!
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Get Chucklesome with Kangaroos in Australia
Jump headfirst into your solo travel adventure to Australia – quite literally. This place can spruce up your Instagram feed by leaps and bounds. Aussie Kangaroos can be your actual ‘jump buddies’. Fancy a fun-filled Kangaroo selfie? Belt up Down Under for the funniest wildlife experience and rack up unique anecdotes for a lifetime. Unadulterated fun mixed with travel – a straight entry to your bucket list!
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Head over Heels with Hvar in Croatia
Imagine bobbing on your back on azure waters, a heart-shaped island in sight, the sun kissing your face, your knapsack ashore. No, this is not a dream. Welcome to the paradisiacal island of Hvar in Croatia. Just warning you, be prepared for an intense love affair with the place. You’ve got plenty of time to court it in its entirety when going solo. Croatia, here thy solo traveler comes!
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Live Your Own ‘Lost in Translation’ in Japan
Turn on your solo traveler alter-ego in Japan. Navigate through neon-glowing skyscrapers, ancient temples, sushi bars and experience a beautiful blend of traditional and modern. Harajuku’s hip streets, Tokyo’s tech-wonders, Kyoto’s serene temples or a walk under the cherry blossom trees, Japan covers all the bases of fascination. Plus, there is always an assurance of delicious sushi following you at every corner, because why not?
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Get Spellbound in Scotland
Grab your coats, hitch the steam train ride through the highlands, and prepare yourself to be bedazzled within Scotland’s ancient castles. Watch out for the Loch Ness monster and the friendly local highlanders! A brush with Bad Guy plays in the background, Edinburgh’s stunning skyline in sight, and no one to interrupt your perfect International solo travel? Scotland is the place!
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Explore Italy’s Charming Expanse
Pizza, pasta, Pisa! Ah, lovely Italy, with its beautiful canals in Venice, the ancient ruins in Rome, and the majestic Duomo di Milano. Sit solo at an alfresco café, gorge on decadent Tiramisu, and soak in La Dolce Vita! A lively Italian market visit followed by a wholesome pasta cooking class, that’s what Italian dreams are made of, and they are calling your name!
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The OMG Effect of The Grand Canyon, USA
Stare at the Grand Canyon and try to comprehend its colossal beauty – well, good luck with that! Under the vast open sky, as you stand on the edge of this geological wonder, you will inevitably run out of ‘OMGs!’ Share the epic beauty and rapture of the Grand Canyon with just yourself. Experience the solo travel adventure in a reverential silence that even George Washington would approve!
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Get Lost in Awe of Greece
Meander through a collage of white-blue dreamy landscapes, ancient Olympus ruins, and stunning Mediterranean beaches in Greece. Trust me, you will feel like you’re in a postcard! Get yourself lost in the alluring labyrinth of Santorini and meet the jaw-dropping Acropolis in Athens. The timeless allure of Greece makes it a must-have on your bucket list.
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Tango with Mother Nature in New Zealand
The lush green fields kissing the cerulean sky at the horizon make New Zealand a visual spectacle. And yes, remember the ‘Hobbiton’? It’s here! Nature will tango with you here, the emerald lakes coaxing into scuba, the lofty peaks luring into trekking, and not to forget, a sneak into the Hobbits life. Fabulous!
So folks, gear up to scribble down this epic solo travel bucket list, and let’s have a hands-on-hips, world-at-my-feet walk into these stunning destinations!