{"id":21366,"date":"2017-08-15T07:07:14","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T21:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=21366"},"modified":"2025-07-17T02:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:56:40","slug":"best-destinations-solo-female-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/best-destinations-solo-female-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"10 questions with the first documented woman to travel to every country"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Are you forever researching new destinations? Always adding gorgeous travel Pins to your Pinterest board? Is &#8216;wanderlust&#8217; pretty much your middle name?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well, we have good news and we have bad news. In early 2017,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cassiedepecol.com\/\">Cassie De Pecol<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0became the first woman on record to travel to all 196 sovereign nations (oh, and the fastest too). Born in\u00a0Connecticut, the 27 year old visited 196 countries in 18 months and 10 days.<\/p>\n<p>So, why is this both good and bad? Well, she&#8217;s (Guinness World Record-certified) proof that it <em>is<\/em> possible to visit every country! But she&#8217;s also proof that once you travel, you never want to stop.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21373\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/QuarkPic1-2-e1502137367317.png\" alt=\"Antarctica\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cassie in Antarctica<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cassie found time to catch up with us recently while in Hong Kong (even as she keeps busy writing her book, starting a non-profit, finishing up her educational documentary, and promoting sustainable tourism). And when the jet-setter is back home in the United States, she&#8217;s based in New York, Los Angeles AND\u00a0Connecticut. Yep, she really is the definition of #travelgoals&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>She&#8217;s also the perfect person to ask about solo travel. After all, who better to give advice on the topic than the first and youngest American to travel by herself to every country on earth? Probably no-one. So, we asked her where to go for the best nature, the kindest locals, the tastiest food and more.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what she said:<\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: value travel<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:\u00a0<\/strong>Either <a href=\"\/moldova\"><strong>Moldova<\/strong> <\/a>or <strong><a href=\"\/cambodia\" data-wpil=\"url\">Cambodia<\/a><\/strong> are great choices.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/cambodia_angkor-wat_sunrise-colours.jpg\" alt=\"Angkor Wat, Cambodia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/cambodia_angkor-wat_sunrise-colours.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/cambodia_angkor-wat_sunrise-colours-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/cambodia_angkor-wat_sunrise-colours-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/cambodia_angkor-wat_sunrise-colours-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>I found that Moldova is very affordable pretty much everywhere, while in Cambodia, it\u2019s a bit more challenging since they have the \u201clocal\u201d and \u201ctourist\u201d prices throughout the country. So, while it is a pretty budget-friendly place, it helps to veer off the beaten path and know a bit of the language to not get taken advantage of with the tourist prices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit Moldova: This adventurous <a href=\"\/moldova\">13-day Expedition trip<\/a> visits Moldova, Ukraine and Romania! (If you want to know what it&#8217;s like visiting Moldova on an Intrepid trip, check out this firsthand account.)<\/strong><br \/><strong>Visit Cambodia: Whether you have 6 days or 1 month free, we have a Cambodia trip itinerary for you<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: hiking &amp; nature<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:<\/strong> The Balkans (Albanian Alps) are an underestimated destination for hiking and the outdoors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21490\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21490\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-187593637-e1502738546132.jpg\" alt=\"Lakes in Albanian Alps\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mountain lakes in the Albanian Alps<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m a big nature person and am pretty hard to please when it comes to mountains and natural ecology. The bigger, the more exotic and off the beaten path, the better for me, and I was never so intrigued by natural beauty as I was when I traveled to the Albanian Alps. From rafting to skiing to hiking to bird watching, really they have it all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/croatia\/balkan-adventure-160005\"><strong>VISIT THE BALKANS ON THIS 15-DAY ADVENTURE FROM BUDAPEST TO DUBROVNIK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: beautiful beaches<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:\u00a0<\/strong>Another quite unknown yet pristine beach spot is anywhere in Dominica. We all have our own opinions when it comes to beaches; some of us prefer rocky, some of us prefer red or black sand, some of us like palm trees for some shade, while others just want pristine beaches. Well, I love them all, and I must say that Dominica is a country high up on my list for best beaches and relaxing.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s tough for me to relax, and if you\u2019re like me and need some adventure, some of the most beautiful rainforests and cloud forests exist in Dominica as well. So when you\u2019re done being wined and dined or relaxing at a beautiful sustainable, luxury resort such as Secret Bay (one of my all time favorites), head to the caves for some sea kayaking exploration or the mountains for some strenuous but rewarding jungle hikes!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-532832985-e1502738291713.jpg\" alt=\"Dominica beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-532832985-e1502738291713.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-532832985-e1502738291713-425x288.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-532832985-e1502738291713-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-532832985-e1502738291713-585x396.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: cool cities<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:\u00a0<\/strong>To be honest, I\u2019m not much of a city person, but one city I really did enjoy was <strong><a href=\"\/united-arab-emirates\">Dubai<\/a><\/strong>. If you want a taste of the Middle East without sacrificing your modern comforts and also want to experience the best of shopping, culture, history, etc., I\u2019d highly recommend Dubai. Nothing beats a desert city!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanadventures.com\/\"><strong>FANCY A LOCAL-LED DAY TOUR IN DUBAI? CHECK OUT OUR SISTER COMPANY, URBAN ADVENTURES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: authentic eats<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a tough one. Of course, I have my favorite type of cuisine, but that obviously varies from person to person. While Mexican, Ukranian or Italian would be my top choices, you really have to go to <strong><a href=\"\/united-states\" data-wpil=\"url\">America <\/a><\/strong>for a taste of them all.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21492\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"\/united-states\" data-wpil=\"url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21492\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Malibu1-2-1-e1502739453320.jpg\" alt=\"Malibu California\" width=\"800\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Malibu1-2-1-e1502739453320.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Malibu1-2-1-e1502739453320-425x259.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Malibu1-2-1-e1502739453320-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Malibu1-2-1-e1502739453320-585x356.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cassie in Malibu, California<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Whenever I came back home for a break on this Expedition and wanted to cook up some gallo pinto or punjab to impress my friends and family about an exotic cuisine that I tried, they already knew about it because they\u2019d been to \u201cthat restaurant!\u201d in NY, LA or elsewhere to try it.<\/p>\n<p>And of course it\u2019s made from directly from the hands of a once local (to that country) who, as the story goes, \u201ctheir parents or grandparents migrated over and the recipe has been passed down from generations from their country\u201d. America is a melting pot of cultures which cultivates into a melting pot of cuisines. Pakistani, Indonesian, raw vegan, you name it, you can find it in The States!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL INSPO, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: diverse landscapes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:\u00a0<a href=\"\/bhutan\">Bhutan <\/a><\/strong>is a challenge for anyone to enter, and for good reason. Because the visa is so expensive, it naturally limits the amount of tourists or travelers who are there at any given time. For this reason, it is one of the most peaceful and environmentally sound places in the world.<\/p>\n<p>One minute, you\u2019ll be amidst the cloud forest, and the next, perched atop the vast mountains looking down into the abyss of evergreen forest and jungle (mix!) from a profound monastery of complete silence.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21486\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21486\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bhutan_paro_tigers_nest_monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bhutan_paro_tigers_nest_monastery.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bhutan_paro_tigers_nest_monastery-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bhutan_paro_tigers_nest_monastery-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bhutan_paro_tigers_nest_monastery-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiger&#8217;s Nest Monastery in Bhutan<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Read more about Bhutan: <a href=\"\/adventures\/bhutan-liveable\/\">6 reasons why Bhutan might be the world&#8217;s most livable country<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Visit Bhutan: <a href=\"\/bhutan\/bhutan-discovered-160641\">This 7-day trip<\/a><\/strong> takes you through all the highlights of Bhutan (Tiger&#8217;s Nest Monastery included!)<\/p>\n<h3>The best destination for: hospitable locals<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cassie:\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s so great when you go to <strong><a href=\"\/thailand\" data-wpil=\"url\">Thailand <\/a><\/strong>and experience their hospitality first hand. The first time I realized how hospitable they truly were was when I was in the store and I went to give the cashier my debit card to pay, and she literally placed her hands together and bowed graciously to me saying \u201cthank you\u201d, to take my card and swipe it through. The locals of Thailand, all over, whether<a href=\"\/thailand\/bangkok\"> Phuket, Bangkok<\/a> or anywhere in between are truly so kind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/thailand_boat-noodles.jpg\" alt=\"Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/thailand_boat-noodles.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/thailand_boat-noodles-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/thailand_boat-noodles-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/thailand_boat-noodles-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><strong>Our guides to Thailand:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"\/adventures\/ko-tao-thailand-island-guide\/\">Why Ko Tao is Thailand&#8217;s must-visit island\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"\/adventures\/krabi-thailand-guide\/\">Everything you need to know about visiting Krabi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: avoiding crowds<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:<a href=\"\/tunisia\"> Tunisia <\/a><\/strong>is a beautiful country, rich in culture, exquisite beauty, and lifestyle. I highly recommend visiting it to get a true sense of Northern African culture which many don\u2019t have the opportunity to experience but it\u2019s so incredibly appealing.<\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: feeling safe<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:\u00a0<a href=\"\/singapore\">Singapore <\/a><\/strong>is such a great, unique and safe city, everyone speaks English and it&#8217;s a really cool place to wander around and feel completely safe.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21488\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21488\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/singapore_buddha-tooth-relic-temple.jpg\" alt=\"Singapore temple\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/singapore_buddha-tooth-relic-temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/singapore_buddha-tooth-relic-temple-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/singapore_buddha-tooth-relic-temple-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/singapore_buddha-tooth-relic-temple-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buddhist temple in Singapore&#8217;s Chinatown<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Visit Singapore: Travel from Singapore to Bangkok on <a href=\"\/thailand\/real-bangkok-singapore-159893\">this 13-day adventure<\/a> (through Malaysia and more!)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The best destination for: week-long vacations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cassie:\u00a0<\/strong>If you have limited annual leave I&#8217;d recommend heading to <strong><a href=\"\/central-america\">Central America<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"\/europe\">Europe<\/a><\/strong>. Both have great deals for cheap flights, and whether you\u2019re in LA or NY, either place is a hop, skip and a jump to affordable and compelling places.<\/p>\n<p style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: #212121;\"><strong>Got the solo travel bug? <a href=\"\/solo-travel\" data-wpil=\"url\">Intrepid has a new range of trip departures just for solo travelers.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Image credits from top to bottom: Cassie De Pecol, Cassie De Pecol, Intrepid Travel, iStock\/jahmaica, iStock\/gydyt0jas, Cassie De Pecol, Intrepid Travel, Intrepid Travel, Intrepid Travel)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cassie De Pecol recently became the first woman on record to travel to all 196 sovereign nations, and we got the chance to ask her for tips on solo 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