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To ask which destination you’d pick for a solo trip as a female traveller?

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RainSoakedNights · 29/07/2025 12:20

I’m looking to do a European Grand Prix next year as a solo traveller. I’ve narrowed down my options to four choices

Belgium
Baku
Budapest
Barcelona

I have been to Barcelona before, so I’d feel relatively comfortable getting to/from the circuit. But any opinions on these destinations as a solo female traveler would be appreciated!!

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Clearinguptheclutter · 29/07/2025 12:28

Where is it in Belgium? Brussels is a bit of a dump IMO but not unsafe

Budapest sounds best out of that lot

Sodthesystem · 29/07/2025 12:28

Watching with interest pp.
Belgium has never appealed to me. But I would have thought Budapest would be if anything, safer than Barcelona and the former was on the list to do solo. So I'm curious now why pp thinks Hungary might not be safe.

Latenightreader · 29/07/2025 12:28

I love Belgium and it is really easy solo.

WrylyAmused · 29/07/2025 12:28

Been to all of them except Baku, and they were all safe and perfectly fine for a solo female traveller.

I loved Budapest, I adore Barcelona, Belgium I'm not generally thrilled about but it has its moments.

Maybe think about what you might like to do/what each offers away from the Grand Prix to help you narrow it down?

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RainSoakedNights · 29/07/2025 12:27

JHound · 29/07/2025 12:25

I hated Barcelona and had a terrible time there but it’s likely fine solo.

I think “being a solo female traveller” can also depends on other factors such as age, ethnicity, looks etc.

Belgium - no problem.
I would not feel safe in Hungary and know nothing about Baku.

Why all the Bs?

I’m 26

Ha, I did notice that as i was typing. They’re all just tracks that appeal to me - Budapest is the Hungoraring which is cheap, Barcelona is a race I’ve been to before, the Belgian Grand Prix is an iconic one, and Baku is my favourite driver’s best track 🤣 just all the B’s

can i ask why you’d not feel safe in Hungary?

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JHound · 29/07/2025 12:25

I hated Barcelona and had a terrible time there but it’s likely fine solo.

I think “being a solo female traveller” can also depends on other factors such as age, ethnicity, looks etc.

Belgium - no problem.
I would not feel safe in Hungary and know nothing about Baku.

Why all the Bs?