Thailand — the gentlest introduction
Thailand is the most popular first solo trip for a reason: it is warm, welcoming and remarkably easy. Bangkok's temples, the calm of Chiang Mai and a quiet southern beach can all sit in one unhurried itinerary, with English widely spoken and excellent, comfortable hotels throughout.
On an Easy 🌿 or Steady 🌅 pace, with a private guide handling the practicalities, Thailand asks very little of you and gives a great deal back.
Japan — safe, smooth and endlessly interesting
Japan is among the safest countries in the world and the most perfectly organised. Bullet trains run to the minute, signage is clear, and barrier-free access is the norm. Solo travellers consistently tell us Japan felt easier than they ever expected.
Sri Lanka, Vietnam and China
Sri Lanka packs extraordinary variety — tea hills, leopards and colonial Galle — into short, manageable drives. Vietnam is best enjoyed by Mekong river cruise, where you unpack once and the river does the work. And China, now visa-free for UK citizens, becomes wonderfully easy with a private guide and first-class trains.