Have app, will hike

account. Each country was then scored out of ten based on the factors and sub-factors before an average was taken across the scores to receive the company’s nal overall Solo Travel Index.

is is the full list of the Top 20 countries Bounce determined are the overall best for solo travellers: 1.

Tap the experience of the people you meet. As a solo traveler, you’ll meet more travellers and locals than those who travel with a partner. Ask a traveler about the best thing they’ve done so far or a local for the best hidden gem restaurant in the area. The people you meet and the advice they o er will greatly enrich your trip.

5. Be flexible

When suggestions or opportunities arise from these chance encounters, be flexible enough to act on them. There are times when flexibility must reign and the schedule should be thrown away.

3. Spyglass

Designed for more experienced hikers, Spyglass is a feature-rich app that takes your adventures to the next level. With augmented reality overlay, you can precisely locate points of interest on your hike. Spyglass also o ers elevation tracking, a Range nder to measure waypoint distances, trail photos, and Tactical GPS functionality, including Civilian and Military coordinate options. However, keep in mind that Spyglass has a slightly steeper learning curve. Purchase for a €5.99 one-time fee.

4. AllTrails trail running, dog-friendly paths, or wild ower trails. Download the free version of AllTrails, or subscribe for €2.99 monthly or €35.99 annually.

5. Google Maps in nding nearby camping options, ensuring you have a seamless outdoor experience. While the free version of Gaia GPS is suitable for most day hikers, the paid version ( €35.99 annually) o ers additional features. With both topographic and satellite maps, as well as the ability to track your hike with cell service, Gaia GPS is a reliable companion for your hiking expeditions.

Chances are, you’re already a pro at using Google Maps. Did you know that you can use this platform for your hiking adventures too?

Yeah, there’s no need to learn a whole new app. One awesome thing about Google Maps is that it keeps working even when you’re o the grid, as long as you download the maps beforehand.

AllTrails is undoubtedly one of the best apps for hiking. It o ers an extensive range of features to enhance your hiking adventures. With a user-friendly interface, AllTrails allows you to search for hikes based on various criteria such as di culty, length, elevation gain, route type, and user ratings. You can also discover hikes with speci c tags like

In order to download the maps beforehand, make sure the entire trail is visible on your screen. en, tap your pro le icon at the top of the app and scroll down to ‘O ine Maps’. Tap ‘Select your own map’ and tap ‘Download’. Google Maps will then start downloading that section. ese maps expire, so make sure that you double-check your maps before you do the same trail again.