Scotland
If you live in England, Scotland might not seem like the most obvious choice for your big solo adventure. But, hold on one second!
Scotland is home to some of the most incredible scenery in Europe, it has English as a first-language (putting the subtitles in Trainspotting to one side, for a minute), and it boasts one of the world’s truly great cities in the form of Edinburgh. The weather is pants though, so bring a coat.