John Morrison

Morocco is sensory-intense + culturally distinct + requires more awareness than Western countries. Tourist zones generally safe.

Mexico tourist zones are safe — Yucatán + Riviera Maya + Mexico City + Oaxaca extremely welcoming. Border + cartel regions to avoid.

India is solo-traveler intense but rewarding — culturally rich + spiritually deep + requires more awareness than Western countries.

Vietnam is among Southeast Asia’s safest countries — welcoming locals + tourist infrastructure mature. Motorbike traffic + scams are main concerns.

Japan is the world’s safest country — solo women walk anywhere any time. Earthquake risk + cultural etiquette are the main considerations.

Thailand is the safest major Southeast Asian travel destination — tourist zones extremely safe + welcoming culture.

Indonesia is 17,508 islands + 54,720 km coastline. From Bali’s surf beaches to Komodo’s 3-color beaches to Raja Ampat’s pristine biodiversity.

Beyond Santorini + Mykonos — Greece has incredible off-beaten islands + monasteries + ruins: Folegandros + Naxos + Meteora + Crete villages.

Eastern Europe is Europe’s last affordable backpacker frontier — Prague + Budapest + Krakow + Belgrade. Western Europe quality at 40-60% prices.

Peru is South America’s most accessible backpacker route — Lima + Cusco + Machu Picchu + Lake Titicaca + Amazon.