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The Top 10 countries for solo female travellers

A recent study was done to reveal the Top 10 countries for solo female travellers to visit. Check out the list here…

A recent study was done to reveal the Top 10 countries for solo female travellers to visit. Check out the list here. Photo: canva

Comfort and safety for solo female travellers

Solo travelling has definitely increased in popularity over the years, even more so amongst female travellers who want to experience the beauty and splendour of different countries but who still want to feel safe and comfortable.

MoneyTransfers.com recently conducted a study to find the best destinations for solo female travellers looking to enjoy a liberating solo experience.

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The study scored countries on multiple criteria to determine which of the locations women would have a better time at. These included factors related to comfort such as temperature and the number of hostels as well as more serious factors like safety and crime rates.

The criteria included:

  • The average cost of a one-way transport ticket
  • Number of group activities and tours per 100 000 people
  • Average hotel price
  • Number of hostels per 100 000 people
  • Crime index score
  • Safety index score
  • Average annual temperature
  • The average annual amount of precipitation
  • Gender Equality Index (GEI) rating

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These factors were then calculated to form an overall index score for each country, which was then ranked to highlight the countries that were best for women who travel alone

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Here’s where to go…

Dubrovnik, Croatia. Photo: canva

According to the study the top 10 countries for solo female travellers to visit were:

  1. Croatia, Europe
  2. New Zealand, Oceania
  3. Portugal, Europe
  4. Sweden, Europe
  5. Japan, Asia
  6. Netherlands, Europe
  7. Norway, Europe
  8. Spain, Europe
  9. Australia, Oceania
  10. Finland, Europe

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.

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