Solo Travel: Our top picks to travel alone in Asia

Solo Travel: Where to travel alone in Asia?

MF editorial team

08 Apr 2015

updated the 7 June 2016 à 10:03

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Thailand
Topping the list of most visited Southeast Asian countries is Thailand. If you are travelling to the capital, Bangkok, spruce up your bargaining skills that will be necessary for shopping in bazaars. Also, Thai food is a gastronomic delight with a variety of meals and delicacies.
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Cambodia
Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat Archeological Park is a must-see place for all. The capital, Siem Reap, is a haven for solo backpackers where there are innumerable things to do. The local population that comprises of the Khmer people is very friendly towards travellers.
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Vietnam
Like Thailand, Vietnam is a good spot to find cheap but quality apparel. The capital, Hanoi is a good entry point for first timers, especially during the winter season (November to January). The scenic Halong Bay is just 3.5 hours away from the city center. For the more adventurous-goers, SaPa is a must visit.
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Malaysia
The capital, Kuala Lumpur offers a chockful of interconnecting flights. Check out the famous Petronas Twin Towers and KL Menara Tower while touring in the metropolis city. Also explore the shopping districts to bag some great bargains.
Besides Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is popular for its Peranakan cultural roots, traditional buildings, and delicious food offerings. Alternatively head to Penang for heritage walks and street art.
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Myanmar
Experienced travellers never fail to praise Myanmar for its high safety levels. Although the country recently opened to tourism, there is a plethora of things to do. If you want a quiet getaway, venture on a riverboat cruise to Mandalay. If you desire to learn more about the culture, explore the rustic temple ruins in Bagan.
Another tourist spot is the iconic Shwedagon Paya in the capital, Yangon. Before you know it, you’ll develop a love affair with this beautiful place that's steeped in history.
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Nepal
Thanks to the sheer kindness of the Nepalese citizens, tourists aren't treated any differently from the locals. The communities are open to tourists and are happy to assist when approached.
If you want to revel in the rich Nepalese culture, explore the capital, Kathmandu. While exploring this busy city can be exhausting, it’s rewarding to visit the ‘true Nepal’ unveiled before your eyes. Do visit the Bodhnath Stupa - an ancient structure built around 600 AD, believed to wash one's troubles away and help to achieve enlightenment.

Now that you’re all prepped and yearning to go, here are our favourite spots to visit in this part of the world. Time to book those tickets and leave your worries behind!

Sure it may be daunting to venture out on a trip all by yourselves but the benefits and personal fulfillment that comes with it should do enough to quell those nagging worries.

Asia typically tends to come with the notion that it’s less developed, a lot less safe and will pose a myriad of problems for travellers. However, there are so many countries in this part of the world – like Singapore – that are safe, well developed with proper infrastructure and rules of law to ensure a pleasant trip. So what are you waiting for, pack those bags, keep out tips in mind and reserve those plane tickets.

Trust us, you’ll return feeling like a different person.

Roshni Kapur and Tarandip Kaur

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