The top hidden-gem destinations to visit alone, according to a full-time solo traveler who’s been to 43 countries

Tbilisi, Georgia, feels like Berlin — but with fewer crowds, Sturzaker said.

Sturzaker went to Tbilisi, Georgia, for the first time in January. The city was cold, but she warmed up with Georgian feasts, including dumplings, cheesy bread, and dishes like garlic chicken.

The city is great for solo female travelers because it has a compact Old Town area and affordable, easy-to-use public transportation systems.

“You could easily spend a week here exploring the different areas and taking day trips,” she said.

Sturzaker said that Tbilisi has a vibe similar to Berlin.

“Everyone looked cooler than hipster, if there’s such a thing — just quite edgy and some really unique fashion,” she said. “The people were all really nice as well.”

And it’s not just the local style that reminds her of the German city.

“Tbilisi has an interesting mix of architecture with unique and beautiful buildings all over the city with different styles,” she said. “There are lots of cool bars and restaurants and different neighborhoods to explore.”

She added that the destination is ideal for digital nomads because there are many cafés and coworking spaces.

Sturkaer recommended taking day trips outside the city to discover the area’s history of wine and jaw-dropping viewpoints.

“Take a wine tour to Sighnaghi to learn about traditional Georgian wine, made in clay pots buried in the ground,” she told BI. “Visit the Chronicles of Georgia, a hilltop sculpture with views over a reservoir just outside the city.”

If you’re visiting in the winter, Sturzaker also recommended skiing in Gudauri, two hours north of Tbilisi.