'I'm married but travel alone every year. Here are my favourite solo destinations.'

People often find it a bit strange that I love to travel without my husband.

I should point out that I also LOVE to travel WITH him, and some of the most amazing holidays I've had have been à deux. But sometimes there is nothing better than a solo adventure.

As a travel writer, I am often sent on trips by myself, and I'm totally fine with hopping on plane alone for work or play. If you're nervous about heading out alone, here are five of the best lonely-girl destinations I've been to — both in Australia and overseas.

Uluru, Australia.

Every single one of the things you can do as a tourist at Uluru can be done solo. Honestly. Even the amazing experiences like the Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner are easy alone, with other guests to talk to, the laser show to watch and the spiritual and majestic scenery to enjoy.

You can be booked onto buses for most tourism experiences here, so you don't have to think for yourself unless you want to — which is perfect if you're alone, as you can just turn up.

Sunset and sunrise views of the rock itself are easy to navigate without a car (or friends), and the hotels at Ayers Rock Resort have ample eateries and food options, as well as an IGA if you're too shy to eat alone.

You get picked up from the airport and dropped off, too. And of course, when you're walking or cycling around the base of the rock, seeing the amazing rock art or watching a waterfall, the last thing you'll want to do is talk to someone!

This place is very special — why not enjoy it alone?

River cruising in Europe.

I did a great river cruise by myself down the Rhine River in Europe. A river cruise is a great solo trip because it's all taken care of for you.

Unlike ocean cruising you also dine at the same table as your cruise mates, so you actually get to know each other. There are organised excursions, or you can simply wander off the boat at stops, so you can choose to socialise or stay away; and the cabins are usually quite luxe if you want to simply chill and watch the world go by.

The Rhine cruise I did was super fun, winding through France and Germany, with loads of opportunities to visit castles, ride bikes along the river, taste wine and tour cathedrals.

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Copenhagen, Denmark.

For Aussies, of course, there is a fascination with Denmark and our own Queen Mary, so this place is a great one for solo royal fans to check out. I spent three days here solo before I headed off on a cruise in the Baltic Sea, and I loved it.

The city is very walkable, which is perfect if you're wandering by yourself, and Mary's home, Amalienborg Palace, is in the centre of town, so you can head there easily and even maybe catch a glimpse of her or Frederik… fun! The wonderful Tivoli Gardens are also beautiful, with rides, gardens, cafes and walks.

There are a load of great restaurants in Copenhagen too. Try some of the smørrebrød (traditional Danish open sandwiches) at Selma, or head to Barre, which is where the famous Noma used to be, for an upscale meal at the bar — a great solution for dining alone.

Waikiki, Hawaii, USA.

The beach! The birds! Image: Supplied.

I love Hawaii.

I have friends who find it annoying. I find it close to heaven… and a few nights in Waikiki is perfect when you're on your own.

For me, it's about the water, which is perfectly blue, warm and great for swimming. There is a lot of great shopping here, whether it's the outlet mall at Waikele (you can get a shuttle here — bring an empty suitcase for your purchases!) or the Ala Moana Center, which has everything you could ask for in an American shopping mall.

There are loads of great shops and restaurants on Kalākaua Ave, which is the main drag here, so even if that is the only place you go, you'll be happy.

A hike to Diamond Head is well worth the effort, and if your hotel can organise a trip to the North Shore, then go — even if it's just for the food trucks and a chance to see some turtles.

I choose to venture out at night, and head to the 'Pink Palace' — The Royal Hawaiian Hotel — for cocktails at sunset, then head down the beach to Duke's at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, which is an institution. Promise me you won't leave until you've inhaled a slice of their famous hula pie.

A train journey through Canada.

A trip with Rocky Mountaineer in Canada. Image: Supplied.

Before you say "whoa there, boomer!", let me explain.

While train travel sounds super old-school, you get to see a lot of countryside from the comfort of a carriage. I did the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Banff, and I would HIGHLY recommend that as a solo traveller.

You can sit and watch the world go by, you get to stay in amazing hotels along the way and, best of all, everything is done for you — meals on the train are amazing, they come around with lollies, drinks and snacks, and best of all, the luggage gets taken straight to your hotel so there's no dragging cases along the street!

If money is no object, do a loop from Vancouver through the Rockies and back — then you only have to organise your flight to Vancouver from Australia.

Have you travelled alone to any of these destinations? Or do have another favourite solo spot? Let us know in the comments!

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