The number of solo travelers is growing. More than one in ten travelers these days are hitting the travel trail on their own. And they aren't all looking for singles vacations either. Not surprisingly, the UK is full of terrific destinations for solo travelers
Language, laws and familiar culture make it one of the easiest countries to explore and discover on your own, even if English isn't your first language. There are plenty of things to do solo without feeling like a third wheel, what the English refer to as a "gooseberry." And you don't have to search far for opportunities to join small group activities on a casual and impromptu basis - from walking tours to cookery classes to cycle treks.
Find out why the UK is perfect for solo travelers and check out some tips and pointers for traveling on your own in England, Scotland and Wales.
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