It’s normal to want to run away at the first hint of heartbreak. However, not all places are made equal regarding post-breakup escapism. Bustling Hong Kong has been declared the finest place to heal from heartbreak, despite many people imagining an Eat, Pray, Love-style journey of self-discovery after a relationship ends.
A recent study conducted by research platform Journo Report examined more than 80 destinations worldwide to provide an objective list of the best cities for people trying to move on from heartbreak. If You’re Heartbroken. The study looked at several important factors that make a destination great for single people, such as the nightlife scene and safety index, the cost of hotels and meals for one, and the number of single-occupancy households.
Hong Kong is the perfect destination for people who need alone time because of its excellent safety ratings for lone travelers and reasonably priced dining options. Getty/Filippo Bacci
With 30 million foreign visitors a year, Hong Kong topped the list because it is safe for lone travelers, has reasonably priced food and drink (and a culture of dining alone), and offers opportunities to meet new people. London’s countless nightlife options and marginally lower hotel prices for single tourists than Hong Kong helped it rank second. With nearly 20 million residents, London was praised for allowing tourists to socialize with new people, even though its safety rating was significantly lower than Hong Kong’s.annual foreign visitors.
Third place went to New York City, which was criticized for the high cost of hotel rooms for single tourists but was praised for its large population of single individuals and excellent chances for travelers to meet new people. Seoul, South Korea, and Zurich, Switzerland, completed the top five.
Hong Kong is among the top ten cities to bounce back from heartbreak.
London, UK
New York, USA
Switzerland’s Zurich
South Korea’s Seoul
Italy’s Milan
Switzerland’s Geneva
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Rome, and Italy
Edinburgh, UK
This piece was first published in Condé Nast Traveller Middle East.