The Greek Islands are perfect for solo travel. Paul D'Ambra / Flickr While traveling alone might seem scary, it doesn't have to be.

In fact, there are many reasons to travel alone. Solo travel allows for more self-reflection, and chances are, you'll take in more of the culture.

We've put together a list of 30 places that are ideal for traveling alone, from an adventure in New Zealand to a relaxing getaway in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Because the majority of the US is safe for solo travel, we decided to focus more on international destinations.