#SoloTravel has been among the most popular trends on various social media sites, garnering billions of views, and simply showcasing the interest people have in travelling on their own.
By Daphne ClaranceSolo trips often sound exciting and adventurous. But when you set out to embark on a journey alone, you don’t know where to start.
#SoloTravel has been among the most popular trends on various social media sites, garnering billions of views, and simply showcasing the interest people have in travelling on their own.
If you’re trying to figure out where to start, then the latest study tells you the top 10 cities best for solo travellers.
Explore Worldwide, an adventure travel platform, analysed global search data to reveal the top trending destinations for solo travellers.
The platform tracked and analysed two years’ worth of Google search data, and listed the top most popular places that are perfect for solo travellers.
As per the study, Vietnam’s Hanoi was listed as the top city for people who want to travel alone.
According to the website, IOL.co.za, the Vietnamese capital had the highest number of searches for a solo adventure.
Here are the top 10 places for solo travellers
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Seoul, South Korea
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Perth, Australia
- Singapore
- Sydney, Australia
5 THINGS TO DO IN HANOI, VIETNAM
Learn about the culture
You can visit the National Museum of Vietnamese History and Vietnamese Women’s Museum, which are great sources for learning about Vietnamese history, culture and lifestyle.
Enjoy the local cuisine
Visit different cafes and eateries to enjoy the local food. Don’t miss the popular Vietnamese coffee, especially the salt coffee and rice cakes with coconut milk.
Perfume Pagoda
The Perfume Pagoda is a Buddhist temple that is considered to have been built as early as the 15th century.
Shop at the local markets
Shop at the Dong Xuan Market, a 4-storey building which has local products. You can also buy souvenirs and gifts from various local shops in the old quarters. If you wish to buy jute hats and bags, this is the place to go. You can also find handmade postcards and paintings to install straight from the local artists of Vietnam.
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
If you want some solace, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and soak in the beauty of the place.
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