10 Magical Places I Traveled Solo That Made Me Fall in Love With the World Again

Let me be honest – Solo travel can get scary sometimes.

What if you get lost? What if something bad happens?

These thoughts are always a worry.

But on the flip side, there are some places that make solo travel the best thing to do in this life.

In this article, we go over 10 magical places that will make you fall in love with the world again.

These are the places where I found awe, peace, and purpose all at the same time.

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1. Kyoto, Japan

Japan was my first solo trip ever.

So I might be a bit biased here, but wandering through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest alone felt like pressing pause on the world. 

Every rustle of the leaves reminded me that peace isn’t something we chase; it’s something we allow.

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2. Ubud, Indonesia

Bali has garnered a bad rep in recent years due to over-tourism.

But in my honest experience, I went to Bali burned out, but Ubud wrapped me in its soft energy. 

The rice terraces, morning yoga, and soulful food reset something in me I didn’t even know was broken.

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3. Medellín, Colombia 

I know, I know. Medellín will always incite caution in any traveler.

Trust me, I arrived with caution too, but left dancing. 

Medellín’s transformation echoed something in me—proof that people, places, and hearts can heal and rise.

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4. Varanasi, India 

If you haven’t experienced the backwaters of Varanasi, then this has to be your go-to spot.

Nothing prepares you for Varanasi. 

It’s overwhelming, sacred, confronting, and exactly what I needed to shake off emotional numbness and feel something again.

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5. Prague, Czech Republic

If you love romances, Prague is it.

I wandered empty cobblestone streets at dawn, feeling like the main character in a forgotten story. 

Prague gave me space to romanticize life again.

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6. El Chaltén, Argentina 

Love hiking? Oh, then you’re gonna love El Chaltén.

Hiking solo through Patagonia’s trails pushed me mentally and physically.

Every step reminded me how capable I am, even when no one’s watching.

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7. Oaxaca, Mexico 

From mole tastings to Day of the Dead altars, Oaxaca seduced all my senses. 

Traveling solo here made me realize how much magic exists in cultural depth.

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8. Ella, Sri Lanka 

Sipping tea with misty mountains as my view, I learned to stop rushing. 

Ella invited me to just be, and that felt like a revolution.

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9. Dubrovnik, Croatia 

I arrived heart-tired. I left lighter. 

There was something about the Adriatic breeze, the city walls, and that golden-hour glow that reminded me beauty still exists, even on hard days.

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10. Paraty, Brazil 

Tucked between rainforest and sea, Paraty felt like a quiet whisper. 

I spent slow days wandering its colonial streets, barefoot on cobblestones, journal in hand. 

It was here I realized that falling in love with the world doesn’t always come with fireworks; sometimes, it’s a gentle return to presence.

Final Thoughts

Truth be told, the world is what you make of it.

I truly believe there’s not a single place in this world where you won’t learn something new, especially when traveling solo.

Still, I also know that traveling solo is scary, and it’s better if you start off with the best. This article gives you just that.

Literally, the 10 most magical solo travel destinations you must visit.

I wrote these destinations, based on my experience as well as keeping in mind of budget, safety, and solo travel experience level.

Now, hopefully, you go out there and fall in love with the world again.