Traveling alone has the potential to be intimidating.

There’s no disagreement over where to eat and what to do.

Wherever you go, make your trip as successful and stress-free as possible, do some homework beforehand.

Woman on a beach chair

Plan your trip around your must-sees, and figure out how you’ll be getting around.

It’s got something for everyone, from wine lovers to adventure junkies and everyone in between.

There’s plenty oftours, buses, and connectionsbetween popular destinations across the islands to make getting around easy.

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Stanley Park is a can’t miss with beaches, trails, totem poles, and an aquarium.

For a unique perspective,Talasay Toursfocuses on the indigenous history of the area.

Foodies have options in Vancouver from high-end sushi to a twist on the classic poutine, viaEater.

Totem poles in Stanley Park

Between the two is the town of Squamish, where"Virgin River" films for Jack’s bar.

Whistler is home to absolutely world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

The resort village is walkable and bikeable, and there are seasonal free shuttles, perTourism Whistler.

Abba Museum in Stockholm

And it’s particularly easy to get to and around Sweden, according toThe Points Guy.

Wander the winding, cobblestone streets ofGamla Stan, which means old town, home to the Royal Palace.

Extending east of the city is Stockholm’s archipelago, made up of 30,000 islands.

Shibuya Crossing at twilight

It’s got small coastal villages, beaches, and forests to explore.

Tokyo is a recommended as your first solo visit stop byMs.

you’re free to take a day trip tour from Tokyo to check outMt.

Woman looking at a Galapagos tortoise

Fujiand Hakone, a traditional onsen (hot spring) town.

It’s particularly beautiful in fall as the leaves change.

For more history, the city of Kyoto has 1,600 temples.

News & World Report.

For more exploration options, a cruise is the way to go, perTravel + Leisure.

The 16-passengerVaya Solarishas solo rooms for no extra charge as does theSS Mary Anne, a three-masted schooner.