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<h3>Slowing Down the Speed of Our Wanderlust. This is how tourist fines ask us to pause.</h3>

You&rsquo;ve heard the protests, seen the headlines, &ldquo;The new tourist fines sweeping Europe&rdquo;.&nbsp;
But depending on who you ask, the new rollout of tourism rules and regulations can feel like a total killjoy or long-overdue protection against an industry that&rsquo;s been eating itself alive.&nbsp;
Reading the list below, it&rsquo;s easy to roll our eyes when we&rsquo;re the ones passing through. But how would you feel if the beach you grew up hearing the waves at night now echoes with drunk tourists music and drones overhead? That street you grew up on where you learned to ride your bike? It&rsquo;s now blocked with selfie-stick traffic impeding your route to work.&nbsp;
And your favourite caf&eacute;, the one that knows your order by heart? They tell you that you&rsquo;ll have to wait longer because tables are being saved for tourists that tip better and stay all day.&nbsp;
Through this lens, it&rsquo;s easier to see that these new waves of tourist fines are less about punishing visitors, and more about meeting a destination and its locals on their own terms. So, presuming you want to be a conscientious traveller and not become enemy #1 in your chosen destination, here&rsquo;s everything you need to know.

<h2 dir="ltr">Flip-flops behind the wheel in Europe</h2>
Rule / Fine: Up to &euro;200 if police deem your footwear unsafe, despite no outright ban.
In countries like Spain, drivers are expected to maintain proper control of the vehicle at all times. Loose footwear like flip-flops can jeopardize pedal control, so officers can fine you if they judge your sandals to compromise safety.
Traveller Tip: Always pack a pair of light sneakers or secure sandals to slip on when you hit the open road.
<h2 dir="ltr">No Swimwear Off the Beach (Europe, including Barcelona, Sorrento, Albufeira, Cannes, Venice)</h2>
Rule / Fine: Up to &euro;1,500 for walking around in swimwear outside beach zones. It's just polite, really!
 Traveller Tip: Keep a lightweight cover-up handy &mdash; say, a breezy shirt or sarong &mdash; for when you step ashore and into town.
<h2 dir="ltr">Public Drinking (Spain, UK, Baltic states, Canada &amp; more)</h2>
Rule / Fine: Up to &euro;3,000 for alcohol consumption in non-designated public areas.
Party hotspots like Ibiza and Mallorca in particular are trying to curb rowdy public behaviour by outlawing open-air drinking away from bars and restaurants. But beyond that, many countries or local authorities have blanket bans on carrying open containers of alcohol in public.&nbsp;
Traveller Tip: Check the local laws at your destination before cracking open a nice cold beer. If in doubt, sip your sangria indoors, at a bar&rsquo;s outdoor terrace, or in your hotel.

<h2 dir="ltr">Sunbed Reservation Abuse (Spain)</h2>
Rule / Fine: Around &euro;250 for reserving a sunbed with a towel and abandoning it.
Resorts are cracking down on the old 6am towel trick to keep things fair and tidy for all beach-goers.
Traveller Tip: We&rsquo;re not sure what to say about this one&hellip; Don&rsquo;t get lost?&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Collecting Shells or Pebbles (Greece &amp; Sardinia)</h2>
Rule / Fine: Up to &euro;1,000&ndash;&euro;3,000 depending on location.
Coastal ecosystems are fragile. Pocketing natural souvenirs threatens biodiversity and local ecosystems.
Traveller Tip: A picture says a thousand words. Take one, take a thousand &mdash; just leave the shells be.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Swimming in Venice&rsquo;s Canals (Italy)</h2>
Rule / Fine: Around &euro;350 fine &mdash; and up to &euro;1,000 if other violations apply.&nbsp;
Repeat after me, &ldquo;Canals aren&rsquo;t for swimming, they&rsquo;re for boats and sewage!&rdquo; Banning swims protects both visitors and historic waterways &mdash; and probably protects you from at least a dozen infectious diseases.&nbsp;
Traveller Tip: Stick to gondolas, or <a href="https://gillianlongworthmcguire.substack.com/p/gillian-knows-best-guide-to-beaches">head to the Lido</a> if you must get your feet wet.

<h2 dir="ltr">Entry Fee for Day-Trippers (Venice, Italy)</h2>
Rule / Fine: &euro;5&ndash;&euro;10 entry fee; failure to pay can lead to &euro;300 fine.
Overwhelmed by mass day-trip tourism, Venice is trying to manage crowd flow and encourage longer stays by offering fee exemptions to hotel guests.
Traveller Tip: Book your visit in advance, or stay overnight, and keep your receipt handy.
<h2 dir="ltr">Selfie Zones &amp; No-Linger Spots (Portofino, Italy &amp; Hallstatt, Austria)</h2>
Rule / Fine: Up to &euro;275 for blocking walkways with a selfie; Hallstatt uses &ldquo;selfie fences&rdquo; to curb crowding.&nbsp;
Europe&rsquo;s quaint and cute villages are overloaded with visitors lining up for the same shot. This measure aims to restore flow and reduce stress for locals trying to get to work on time.
Traveller Tip: Capture your pic, then move on. Who knows, you might just find a hidden corner!
<h2 dir="ltr">Beach Behaviour Campaigns (Spain &amp; Portugal)</h2>
Rule / Fine: Ranging from &euro;750 for public urination to &euro;2,000 for beach smoking. Malaga&rsquo;s Improve Your Stay campaign enforces up to &euro;873 fines for bad conduct in the port city.&nbsp;
Fines can be as high as &euro;30,000 for anti-social behaviour like vandalism or street drinking; attending (or throwing!) unlicensed events can set you back a similar amount, while hitching a lift in an unlicensed taxi can result in penalties of &euro;600. And before you decide to go for a nighttime dip Benidorm, just consider whether you have &euro;1,000 to spare.&nbsp;
Traveller Tip: Follow the local code snippets posted in your hotel lobby or on billboards, or simply ask a local. But let&rsquo;s be honest &mdash; it&rsquo;s always better to just find a toilet, smoke away from others, keep the noise down at night, and generally not be a nuisance.

<h3 dir="ltr">Proof of Travel Insurance (Spain)</h3>
Rule / Fine: Fines for British travellers of up to &euro;6,900 for not having proper travel health insurance documentation when entering Spain.&nbsp;
To protect its healthcare system and keep tourists from becoming walking liabilities, Spain can now request proof of travel insurance at the border.
Traveller Tip: Buy travel insurance! And just in case your phone battery dies, pack a printed copy of your insurance documents so you can pull them out at passport control.
<h3 dir="ltr">Visitor Caps in Europe&rsquo;s Ancient Icons (Greece, Italy)</h3>
Rule / Fine: Acropolis (Athens) is capped at 20,000 visitors/day; pre-booking required, high heels banned with fines up to &euro;900. Pompeii (Italy): also limited to 20,000 visitors/day and the Colosseum (Rome): capped at 3,000 visitors at a time.&nbsp;
These heritage sites want to stay standing, not crumbling under the footfall. Regulating access protects their history (and makes your visit more enjoyable).
Traveller Tip: Book your tickets for the first thing in the morning to avoid the rush, and leave the stilettos at home.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tourism Balance (Japan)</h3>
Rule / Fine: Mount Fuji: &yen;2,000 entry fee (&pound;10/$13.50/&euro;11.60) with a cap of 4,000 climbers/day. Kyoto: &yen;10,000 fine for taking photos of geisha without permission; some alleys are even off-limits. Tokyo: A year-round ban on public drinking from 6pm-5am.&nbsp;
Traveller Tip: Book early. Ask before snapping. Stick to bars and caf&eacute;s, not the streets.
<h3 dir="ltr">Hiking Restrictions (Machu Picchu)</h3>
Rule / Fine: Timed-slot tickets are now mandatory &mdash; no more spontaneous hikes to Machu Picchu!
Peru is slowing tourism to protect both the trail and the ancient ruins from overuse and degradation.
Traveller Tip: Book your slot online well in advance. Check out Flight Finder Lauren's <a href="https://jacksflightclub.com/detour-145-machu-picchu">top tips for visiting the site here</a>.

<h3 dir="ltr">Digital Arrival Card (Thailand)</h3>
Rule / Fine: As of May 2025, all foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card at least within 72 hours before arrival. Earlier isn't possible.
This replaces the old paper form, and can be submitted online before you travel. You won't need to do this if you're just transiting in Thailand.
Traveller Tip: Set a reminder on your phone to do this 3 days before you arrive, save the confirmation, and breeze through immigration!
<h3 dir="ltr">Eco-Tax (Iceland)</h3>
Rule / Fine: A nightly, per-room eco-tax is in place nationwide to support environmental conservation to protect its glaciers and geysers.
Traveller Tip: Factor this small extra (approx. $5-$8) into your hotel budget; you&rsquo;re investing in the island&rsquo;s future. 
<hr>
 Follow these guidelines, and hopefully you won't find yourself stepping on any toes on your next trip.
Wear the right shoes in Cinque Terre, not because Italy wants to control your packing list, but because those paths are centuries old and prone to erosion. Skip the selfie in a geisha district, not because Kyoto wants to spoil your carefully curated feed, but because a working woman shouldn&rsquo;t be turned into a prop or have her picture taken without consent.&nbsp;
The result? A subtle but meaningful shift: travel is becoming less about extraction &mdash; how much you can see, collect, or post in a few days &mdash; and more about exchange: &ldquo;You bring the curiosity and respect, we&rsquo;ll reveal our truer selves beyond the tourist brochures.&rdquo;
And if that feels restrictive, maybe the question isn&rsquo;t whether the rules have gone too far, but whether the speed of our wanderlust has burned through the soul of the streets before we even noticed.&nbsp;

Navigating New Tourism Rules: The 2025 Traveller's Cheat Sheet

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Getting away is supposed to be relaxing, but for introverts, when your trip turns into a long string of social events and awkward conversations with randos who just don&rsquo;t get that you might be sitting alone on purpose&hellip;you might come home feeling like you need a vacation from your vacation.
Of course, you can make any trip work for your needs as long as you plan well. Just knowing your limits and giving yourself ample time to recharge in a quiet place (or embracing <a href="https://jacksflightclub.com/travel-hub/beginners-guide-to-slow-travel">slow travel</a>) can go a long way.
But to really get away from the extroverted world and not feel pressured to socialize more than you want, here are a few especially introvert-friendly places around the world. From ditching pointless conversations to avoiding human interaction altogether, you can decide just how much alone time is right for you.
Note: You don&rsquo;t have to travel solo to have a great trip as an introvert - I usually prefer to bring a travel buddy who&rsquo;s comfortable being &ldquo;alone together&rdquo; with me. But for really getting away for some quality &ldquo;me time,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s worth giving solo travel a try. Any of these options would be great for a solo traveler, but here&rsquo;s one for beginners.
<h3>Go solo in New Zealand</h3>
For a first-time solo traveler (especially an introverted one), you can&rsquo;t really beat New Zealand. (Yep, you&rsquo;re allowed to go without a band of <a href="https://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/the-lord-of-the-rings-trilogy-filming-locations/">elves, dwarves and hobbits</a>.)
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Consistently rated in the top 5 of the <a href="https://www.visionofhumanity.org/maps/#/">Global Peace Index</a>, NZ&rsquo;s about as safe as you can get for venturing out on your own. Heck, you don&rsquo;t even have to worry about dangerous <a href="https://nzpocketguide.com/10-things-you-did-not-know-about-new-zealand-wildlife/">animals</a> attacking you out in the wild (though the redback spider can be deadly, at least to small children, so I guess don&rsquo;t completely let your guard down).
It&rsquo;s also super easy to get around, with just <a href="https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/highway-one/">one main highway</a> and really good infrastructure. So you can rent a vehicle and go on a mega road trip - it&rsquo;ll just be you, the car, and some <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHCemviY06Y">gorgeous scenery</a>.
And this is really a &ldquo;<a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/new-zealand-road-trips">choose your own adventure</a>&rdquo; opportunity. While you can definitely find lots of friendly locals on your journey, you can also make it as people-free as you want by staying in sparsely populated places the whole time. But don&rsquo;t worry, you&rsquo;ll still have plenty to do and see.
For example, Akaroa on the South Island has a population in the hundreds, but you&rsquo;ll find lots of great hiking trails and ocean access. You might even catch a glimpse of the <a href="https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/hector-s-dolphin#:~:text=Hector%27s%20dolphins%20are%20the%20smallest,like%20a%20Mickey%20Mouse%20ear.">world&rsquo;s smallest dolphin</a>&hellip;which is just too adorable.
You could also try some white-water rafting in Taihape (pop. about 1,800) or surfing in Raglan (pop. about 3,000).
<h3>Shun small talk in Finland</h3>
Finland is consistently ranked one of the <a href="https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/the-10-happiest-countries-in-the-world">happiest countries in the world</a>, and I can&rsquo;t help wondering whether the fact that they discourage small talk there has something to do with it&hellip;
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Yep, you read that right. There&rsquo;s essentially <a href="https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20181016-how-the-finnish-survive-without-small-talk">no small talk</a> in Finnish culture. In fact, <a href="https://introvertedgrowth.com/5-introverted-countries-and-cultures-that-value-introversion/">unnecessary chatter</a> is impolite.
It&rsquo;s not because Finns are shy. After all, they&rsquo;re pretty comfortable getting fully nude in <a href="https://finland.fi/life-society/bare-facts-of-the-sauna/#:~:text=Saunas%20have%20existed%20in%20other,were%20born%20in%20the%20sauna.">saunas</a>. They just recognize (like I wish everyone would) that pointless weather chit-chat is unnecessary, and if you&rsquo;re going to have a conversation, it should be about something that matters.
Even for those of us who cringe at small talk, it&rsquo;s hard to imagine not being expected to do it. But in a country where there&rsquo;s no such thing as an <a href="https://medium.com/finland-stories/the-sound-of-finnish-silence-and-why-i-love-it-4130bb20d033">awkward silence</a>, it&rsquo;s a glorious reality.
Hating small talk isn&rsquo;t the only overlap between Finnish culture and introversion. If you enjoy the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/introvertdoodles/?hl=en">Introvert Doodles</a> webcomics, you should probably check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/finnishnightmaresofficial/">Finnish Nightmares</a>. Featuring &ldquo;nightmarish&rdquo; scenarios like having to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BVPynKFlSC7/">self-promote</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BElZJBDFbnF/">ask for help</a> while shopping, they&rsquo;re just as relatable.
Plus, in Finland, they really respect your space.
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You&rsquo;ve got lots of opportunities to enjoy all that extra space, too, whether you choose to stay in Helsinki with the chance of a whole <a href="https://www.visitfinland.com/en/articles/the-helsinki-islands/">island</a> to yourself, or head out into the deep solitude of Lapland to catch aurora borealis or do some cross-country skiing.
<h3>Get lost in the crowd in Tokyo</h3>
Tokyo, with its population over 14 million, might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about an introvert-friendly trip, but hear me out.
Even though there&rsquo;s lots of hustle and bustle around, you can find pockets of quiet and solitude.
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For one thing, you can eat by yourself without anyone bothering you and or weird looks from the wait staff. In fact, it&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.japan.travel/en/sg/story/japanese-custom-solo-dining-quiet-way-savour-your-meal/#:~:text=In%20Japan%2C%20however%2C%20eating%20alone,out%20more%20often%20than%20not.">totally normal</a>; Sushi and ramen bars make it easy to avoid having to ask for a table for one.
You can take it a step further and dine in total solitary bliss at <a href="https://thepetitewanderess.com/ichiran-ramen-tokyo/">this ramen place</a>, which has individual booths.&nbsp;
Other than a brief interaction with a waiter at the beginning of the meal, you get to savor your bowl of umami deliciousness without having to talk to (or even look at) another living soul.
And while there might be a ton of people riding public transportation with you, they&rsquo;re unlikely to strike up a conversation. *Cue sigh of relief.*&nbsp;
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You can also find a few peaceful shrines and <a href="https://trulytokyo.com/yushima-seido/">temples</a> where you can get away from it all. Or you can hide away behind the shelves of Book and Bed, which I featured in my article about <a href="https://jacksflightclub.com/travel-hub/unique-and-quirky-destinations-for-book-lovers">bookish destinations</a>.
Either way, you&rsquo;ll find no shortage of alone time.
<h3>Get cozy in Copenhagen</h3>
If you haven&rsquo;t yet discovered the now-famous Danish concept of hygge, prepare yourself. It&rsquo;ll totally rock your introverted world.
It doesn&rsquo;t translate directly, but it has to do with coziness. But like, extreme coziness.
<a href="https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/highlights/hygge/what-hygge">VisitDenmark</a> explains it this way: &ldquo;In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight is hygge. Cozying up with a loved one for a movie &ndash; that&rsquo;s hygge, too.&rdquo;
Hygge doesn&rsquo;t necessarily require you to be alone, but it does involve swapping out big, wild parties for more intimate group gatherings or spending time just being happy and comfortable. Sounds like the best kind of introvert recharging to me, and it&rsquo;s totally built into the culture.
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You&rsquo;ll find no shortage of hygge activities in Copenhagen. Here are some ideas to get you started:
<ul>
<li>Rent a bike and ride solo around the city.</li>
<li>Bring your travel buddy or a book to a local coffee shop - or head to a <a href="https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/paludan-bogcafe-gdk695540">book cafe</a>.</li>
<li>Have a quiet <a href="https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/eat-drink/let-hygge-flow-these-8-perfect-spots-candle-lit-dinners">candle-lit dinner</a>.</li>
<li>Enjoy a dreamy stroll around <a href="https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/kings-garden-gdk420899">King&rsquo;s Garden</a>.</li>
</ul>
Once you&rsquo;ve experienced Danish hygge, you can&rsquo;t go back. It seeps into your soul, and you&rsquo;ll want to <a href="https://www.midliferambler.com/25-ways-to-bring-hygge-to-your-life/">bring it back with you</a> and make lots of time for warmth and coziness at home.&nbsp;
You can also get some help with that from the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute (sounds like a nice job, huh?), who published a popular <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30045683-the-little-book-of-hygge">guide to Hygge</a> a few years ago.
<h3>Get your creative juices flowing in Latvia</h3>
Like the Finnish, Latvians value alone time and quiet, and they often joke about how far they&rsquo;ll go to avoid awkward conversations.
But in Latvia, it&rsquo;s not just quiet for quiet&rsquo;s sake. The culture really prizes creativity, and they feel like the best way to be creative is to have space and time to yourself.
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Over the last few decades, they&rsquo;ve been especially proud of their groundbreaking and experimental <a href="https://wordswithoutborders.org/read/article/2018-02/february-2018-latvia-a-small-country-with-a-big-literature/">literature</a>. As an introverted reader, I&rsquo;m definitely a fan of <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/introvert/comments/ericl5/this_banner_outside_the_latvian_embassy_in/">this banner</a> that proudly hung outside the Latvian embassy in D.C. a couple of years ago.
I know not all introverts are necessarily creative, but since a lot of us mostly live in our heads, plenty of us have a project or two in the works.&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re an aspiring writer, artist, baker, etc., taking a creative getaway to this Baltic country is sure to be productive.
For something a bit more directed (if you&rsquo;re okay with some human interaction), you can book with a retreat company like <a href="https://www.wildnesscollective.com/">Wild&rsquo;ness Collective</a> or even try for a <a href="https://www.transartists.org/en/map?field_regio_target_id=All&amp;field_addresses_country_code=LV&amp;field_tax_discipline_target_id=All">residency</a> (and get paid to live out your artistic dreams in Latvia).
Or just nab a <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38998240?source_impression_id=p3_1657108278_PdaThcm7LC26khnj08191_TOfiOXpVJad9zY5S">secluded cabin</a> for a week or two and go for it.
Latvia&rsquo;s low population and dense forests mean that solitude is easy to find, and you definitely won&rsquo;t get weird looks for walking around on your own to take inspiration from <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/jauniela">gorgeous city streets</a>, a <a href="https://historiceuropeancastles.com/latvia/">fairytale castle</a> or an <a href="https://youtu.be/-HNlnoOLWAc?t=10source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjkvpTByIz4AhW_s4QIHZ1xCL8Q_AUoAnoECAEQBA&amp;biw=1536&amp;bih=754&amp;dpr=1.25">otherworldly bog</a>.
To get in some deep relaxation, you can also get a personalized treatment and quiet meditation time at <a href="https://www.liveriga.com/en/3558-taka-spa4z4AhV4mYQIHddGC0oQ_AUoAnoECAIQBA&amp;biw=1536&amp;bih=754&amp;dpr=1.25">Taka Spa</a>, one of the largest spas in the Baltics. If that doesn&rsquo;t get things flowing, I don&rsquo;t know what will.
<h3>Soak in the quiet of the Oregon Coast</h3>
I&rsquo;m the type of person who likes to stand alone at the edge of the ocean and contemplate my place in the universe (or just hunt for pretty shells), so I&rsquo;d rather skip a crowded beach of sunbathers and loud volleyballers.&nbsp;
Enter: the Oregon coast.
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With an evergreen forest backdrop and frequent cloud cover, there are tons of blissfully <a href="https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/trip-ideas/favorite-trips/less-crowded-beaches-on-the-oregon-coast/">uncrowded beaches</a>, prime for quiet meditation or straight-up brooding.
And with tons of <a href="https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/attractions/oregon-coasts-surprising-places/">weird and wonderful stuff</a> to explore, the solo walk possibilities are endless.
Sure, the water tends to be a bit chilly and you might get a bit of rain, but in my experience that&rsquo;s just a good excuse to end the day with a cozy bread bowl of clam chowder from <a href="https://ilovemoschowder.com/">Mo&rsquo;s</a>. Don&rsquo;t worry, you can get some chowder to go if the restaurant is too crowded for your taste. (Get a family-sized serving. Trust me on this.)
<h3>Trade people for wildlife in the Gal&aacute;pagos Islands</h3>
Maybe the dancing, parades, and jam-packed streets of Carnival in Brazil aren&rsquo;t for you, but South America has lots to offer those who prefer alone time in nature.
An especially good spot for introverts is the Gal&aacute;pagos.
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For one thing, it&rsquo;s a bit tricky (and a little pricey) to get there, so tourism is relatively limited (which is a good thing for conservation). The region only gets about 250,000 tourists per year (versus around 700,000 in Quito and 2 million in Ecuador as a whole).&nbsp;
So, needless to say, you&rsquo;re unlikely to run into crowds.
Visiting the Gal&aacute;pagos is all about quietly observing nature and wildlife. From moving slow next to a giant tortoise at <a href="https://localadventurer.com/giant-galapagos-tortoise-habitat/">Rancho Primcias</a> to <a href="https://www.galakiwi.com/blog/5-great-galapagos-snorkeling-spots/#:~:text=When%20it%20comes%20to%20sea,water%20and%20from%20the%20beach.">snorkeling with sea lions</a>, you can make sure most of your encounters don&rsquo;t involve other humans.
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Maybe you&rsquo;ll find that the Gal&aacute;pagos or one of the other places I&rsquo;ve listed here are an introvert&rsquo;s natural habitat. But there are lots of places out there to spend some quality time with yourself, and it never hurts to check whether a place is good for solo travel (especially if you're a <a href="https://www.solofemaletravelers.club/solo-female-travel-safety-index/">solo female traveler</a>).&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re not planning to go it alone, make a plan with your travel companions to ensure you get the time you need to yourself and don&rsquo;t come back as a peopled-out zombie.&nbsp;
And even when you get a weird look or two for eating alone or putting on your huge headphones on the bus, remember that there&rsquo;s nothing wrong with knowing and caring for your lil&rsquo; introverted self.

Pockets of solitude: 7 perfect places for introverted travelers

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