{"id":522,"date":"2019-09-04T12:00:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/best-places-to-take-your-first-solo-trip\/"},"modified":"2019-09-04T12:00:43","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T12:00:43","slug":"best-places-to-take-your-first-solo-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/best-places-to-take-your-first-solo-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Take Your First Solo Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2>It\u2019s your trip, your way!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Where to? Well that all depends entirely on you (huzzah!) and your heart\u2019s innermost travel desires. And the key to choosing the right destination for your <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/top-5-destinations-for-your-first-solo-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first solo trip<\/a> is balancing the passion (your hankerings for French pastries, zip-lining between two mountains, touring vineyards) with the practical (how easy is it to get around, speak the local language, is it safe?). With that in mind, here are a few of the best places to visit on your first solo adventure. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/160914_YURI-15-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59618\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/new-york-city\/\">Photo: Flytographer in New York City <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FLYTOGRAPHER<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"custom-button\" href=\"\/destinations\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><strong>New York City<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s called the city that never sleeps for good reason, and that\u2019s a bonus for solo travellers. Things are open late, if not 24-7, and that means you have more activity options to keep you busy, and there are always people on the streets (#safetyFTW). Getting across the city is relatively easy, there\u2019s the subway, Uber, ferries (sightseeing and transport!) or you can easily (and with the right footwear) trek around on foot. Some highlights: the Chelsea Highline walkway, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the MoMA, Central Park, shopping in Greenwich Village, taking in a show on Broadway\u2014you can\u2019t possibly fit it all in, but it\u2019s really fun to try. (View our <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/new-york-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">photographers in New York City<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-22_original-21-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59599\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-44_original-18-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59600\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-new-york-city-meet-lauren-k\/\">Photo: Lauren K. in New York for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-18_original-20-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59601\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-new-york-city-meet-lauren-k\/\">Photo: Lauren K. in New York City for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Florence<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Small, charming, walkable Florence is totally safe and easy to navigate. Everything is either north or south of the Arno River, which works as such a great reference point, even in a city where a lot of the ancient yellow buildings can look the same. Hit up the designer shops on the <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Via Tornabuoni, compare the Gucci Garden to the Boboli Gardens, take selfies on the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge (early bird gets the selfie worm), wander through the local markets, gape at tiny shoes at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, or just eat and drink your way through the<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> wine bars and pizza joints. (View <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">photographers in Florence<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/florence-07-04-2019-solo-adventure-17_original-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59613\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/florence-07-04-2019-solo-adventure-15_original-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59615\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-florence-meet-camilla\/\">Photo: Camilla in Florence for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_5\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lisbon<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Even the vandalism is art, people! Street-art beautiful Lisbon isn\u2019t tiny, but its central areas are so easy to navigate, the people are so very friendly (and also speak English, Spanish and French typically, because of their tourist economy), and the food is so beyond superlatives you won\u2019t even believe it. Take a free walking tour to get the lay of the land and learn about Portugal\u2019s wild and storied history, then visit the Time Out Market, Tower of Belem, the Old Town Alfama, stop in at any tapas bar, try the cod four ways, try any breakfast pastry, and wash it all down with some Douro Valley wine or Porto port. (View <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/lisbon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">photographers in Lisbon<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/170329Louisa0023-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59602\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_6\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/170329Louisa0011-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59603\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-lisbon-meet-claudia\/\">Photo: Claudia in Lisbon for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/170329Louisa0021-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59606\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-lisbon-meet-claudia\/\">Photo: Claudia in Lisbon for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_7\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_9  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Vancouver<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Nice English-speaking Canadians, nice mountains, fabulous transit. You can get around all of the small-ish downtown peninsula on $3 (buses, skytrains, Canada Line) or walk or rent a bike from one of the many city bike parking lots throughout Vancouver. Walking\/cycling the Seawall around Stanley Park or visiting historic cobblestone Gastown are big draws, but don\u2019t be afraid to cross over into boutique-y, Portland hipster-esque \u201cEast Van.\u201d Main Street in East Vancouver is a particular delight (from about 7th Ave. up to 28th Ave.) and is packed with oodles of craft breweries, boutique shops and restaurants. (View <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">photographers in Vancouver<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/161227Judianne0024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59607\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/161227Judianne0016-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59608\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-vancouver-meet-christie\/\">Photo: Christie in Vancouver for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_8\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_10  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Amsterdam<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This Netherland gem is always at the top of everyone\u2019s solo travel lists because it is safe, walkable and cute as all get out. Forget the weed and the Red Light District stigmas, this is a place for cultured adults! Go check out a museum (where you get to go at your own pace) like the Van Gogh Museum, Rijkismuseum (Dutch National Museum, i.e. art, history) or the Stedelijk Museum (modern art central). Walk the gorgeous bike-lined city canals, see the Brouwerijhe t\u2019 ij brewery that\u2019s next to a windmill, visit\/smell your way through a floating barge flower market on the Singel Canal, or wander around the cobblestone web of Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) to check out independent boutiques and vintage shops. (View <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/amsterdam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">photographers in Amsterdam<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_11\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2017-28-01-Anand-65-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59611\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_12\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2017-28-01-Anand-57-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59612\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/amsterdam\/\">Photo: Flytographer in Amsterdam <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_11  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Costa Rica (the Group Trip)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Group trips or tours (e.g. Contiki, G Adventures) are probably the best way to ease into solo travel because everything is planned for you (accommodation, transport, local activities) and set up in advance. This takes the stress out of travelling (it doesn\u2019t matter if your train is late, if you don\u2019t know where you are, can\u2019t find your hotel, can\u2019t read a sign, it\u2019s all good!) and can be a fantastic way to see countries that are less touristy. Costa Rica is one of the friendliest, safest countries in Central America, but the beauty is visiting more than one city, and to do so you have to take tourist vans through mountainous rocky roads. Group trips take you all over, from surfing lessons and sea kayaking in <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tamarindo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Tamarindo<\/span><\/a> to jungle zip-lining and canyoneering near Monteverde. Your local tour guide will give you insight into the people and the traditions\u2014plus you get to meet new people (your trip companions) and try new experiences without any fear. Other great group trip destinations: Belize, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and New Zealand. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_13\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-25_original-20-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-59616\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-costa-rica-meet-mariana\/\">Photo: Mariana in Costa Rica for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_10\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_12  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FLYTOGRAPHER<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"custom-button\" href=\"\/destinations\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_section -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_builder_inner_content -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et-l -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- #et-boc --><br \/>\n<span class=\"et_social_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to? 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