The best cities in the world to visit post-breakup, according to new study
You know what they say: the best way to get over someone is to... jump on a plane?
Solo travel is increasingly becoming a powerful method of healing for people going through a break-up.
It makes sense - solo trips are the ultimate act of self-care, as you have no one to look out for but yourself.
And one city comes out on top as the best place in the world when you need a bit of "me time".
Solo travel is all about getting some "me time". Getty
The team at Split Up analysed worldwide travel data to find that Tokyo is the ultimate post-breakup destination.
With hundreds of wellness retreats and spas, plus a very safe and welcoming culture and affordable travel costs, the Japanese capital should be the number one spot on your list next time your heart gets broken.
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Though it's a sprawling metropolis, there are a number of beaches, lakes, and rivers within day-tripping distance of Tokyo - a great place to embrace nature and get a sense of peace and clarity post-breakup.
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Japan has plenty to offer the broken-hearted. Getty
The study also cites Japan's affordability, making it a great place to base yourself for a solo trip without breaking the bank.
Plus, if you want to just lie in your hotel bed and cry, at least you won't be paying thousands of dollars to do so.
Second on the list is London. There's something to be said about the sense of freedom and calm that comes from being anonymous in a crowd, and as London's such a huge city, it's easy to lose yourself in its rhythm.
London also has the most green spaces of the cities on the list, with plenty of natural environments for stress relief and peaceful reflection.
You can lose yourself in a crowd in a big city. Getty
The research was done by crunching the numbers around safety scores, accommodation costs, and wellness-boosting factors to reveal the top destinations where, as they put it, "heartbreak transforms into healing".
Rounding out the top three is Auckland, New Zealand. A much smaller city, it's perfectly situated near both beaches and mountains for anyone who wants to heal by immersing themselves in nature.
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Taipei claims fourth place, with an impressive array of wellness retreats and spas within the city. It also has a great safety rating, making it ideal for solo travellers.
In fifth place is Seoul, South Korea, a city known for its legendary bathhouses where you can soak away your worries.
Taipei blends nature and city. Getty Images/iStockphoto
The ten best cities to visit post-breakup:
- Tokyo, Japan
- London, UK
- Auckland, NZ
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Seoul, South Korea
- Warsaw, Poland
- Oslo, Norway
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Singapore City, Singapore
- Helsinki, Finland
