The Best Cities for Solo Travelers: Urban Adventures for One

Cast adrift within the Gulf of Guinea off West Africa, the volcanic islands of São Tomé and Príncipe collectively make up the second-smallest country in Africa, and stay one of the unsung beauties of African travel. A declared UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, right here lush rainforests tumble into clear tropical waters, offering a wealth of nature-based adventures. There’s a wealthy cultural panorama to find too, from the island’s historical past because the world’s largest cacao producer to charming overnight stays in conventional plantation rocas. In 2024, look out for the long-awaited reopening of Bom Bom Resort on the northern tip of Príncipe, a tropical haven that straddles forest and coast. Made up of a patchwork of coastal towns and linked by way of scenic drives that take you along gorgeous Pacific seashores, lush valleys, and rainforests, this area has long been a preferred destination for road-tripping, surfing, and trekking. Though devastated by apocalyptic floods in 2022, this northeastern corner of New South Wales is making a comeback.

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