A common intention for planning a solo journey is the desire to turn inward.
A common intention for planning a solo journey is the desire to turn inward. Of course, the environment plays a defining role in the trip’s potential to be transformative. “Although a harder-to-reach destination, Bhutan is widely recognized as a happy, peaceful place to retreat to on your own,” Roca says. It’s also breathtaking. Bhutan is more than 70% forested and is the first carbon-negative country in the world, making hikes and wildlife spotting a part of daily life. “Travelers looking to spend time not only discovering a destination but keen to understand themselves more and search within benefit from spending time in Bhutan,” Marchant says.