As fun as a family or group holiday can be, sometimes venturing out into the world by yourself is the best way to explore. Whether you’re eyeing up a three-day weekend or an extreme day trip, the fact the UK is so well-connected makes them both possible and, occasionally, very affordable. We’ve put together a list of destinations that are perfect for a short solo holiday that won't cost the world.
For each we’ve included some tips from locals on things to do and places to eat, transport suggestions and the environmental impact of travelling there. This is given per passenger in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), which is a unit of measurement used to compare the climate impact of greenhouse gases. According to Curb6, every person has to limit themselves to about 1.5tonnes of CO2e a year, if the Paris Agreement’s objective of maintaining global temperature warming "well below" 2°C is to be met.
Munich is a highly cosmopolitan city which is crammed full of beautiful history and architecture. For those who like beer, the city is home to some of the biggest breweries in Germany. Munich has many events throughout the year and is very solo-traveller friendly, with a great hostel culture and many cheap places to stay across the city. You’re bound to find someone friendly to chat in English with.
