Netherlands

The Netherlands is an excellent destination for novice solo travelers to test out their fledgling independence. The capital of Holland is unlike other cities in Europe. It is one of those places you must experience while young, it is a city that never sleeps and there is always something to do and see. Do as the Dutch do and use a bike to get around in Amsterdam, a city known for its laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Starting in the well-known urban park Vondelpark, you can cycle to renowned institutions like the Van Gogh Museum while seeing the city's charming canals and bridges.

If you travel to Holland between the middle of April and the first week of May, you'll be greeted by a stunning display of tulips, which are the nation's favourite flower. Just outside of Amsterdam, the Keukenhof sometimes referred to as the Garden of Europe, is home to approximately 7 million bulbs and 800 different species of tulips. Or, go to Noordoostpolder to see the Netherlands' largest tulip field during its annual Tulip Festival.