Sometimes, the best trips are the ones where you disappear for a bit. Whether it’s a remote island, a secluded cabin, or a quiet village where no one knows your name, these places offer the kind of solitude that’s hard to find. No crowds, no noise—just space to breathe, think, and exist on your terms.
Here are 15 places where you can slip away for a while.
Svalbard, Norway
If you want to go as far off the grid as possible without leaving civilization entirely, Svalbard is it. This Arctic archipelago sits between Norway and the North Pole, with more polar bears than people.
The main town, Longyearbyen, is surrounded by vast glaciers and untouched tundra. It is the kind of place where the silence is so deep you can hear your heartbeat.
Faroe Islands, Denmark
The Faroe Islands feel like a world apart. This cluster of 18 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic is all dramatic cliffs, misty valleys, and tiny villages tucked between fjords. With more sheep than people and weather that changes by the minute, it’s easy to feel like you’ve stepped into another time.
Take a winding road to a town of fewer than 10 people, and you’ll understand the meaning of solitude.
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Patagonia, Argentina & Chile
The sheer scale of Patagonia makes it perfect for disappearing. Whether you’re trekking through Torres del Paine’s jagged peaks or standing at the edge of Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier, you’ll find space to be completely alone with nature.
In some areas, you can drive for hours without seeing another soul—just endless mountains, turquoise lakes, and condors gliding overhead.
Lofoten Islands, Norway
Tucked above the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten Islands are a patchwork of fishing villages, rugged mountains, and deep blue fjords. It is a place where time slows down.
Rent a red wooden cabin on the water, watch the northern lights dance above the peaks, and let the rest of the world fade away. The isolation is part of its magic.
Big Sur, California
Big Sur isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling. A stretch of wild coastline where cliffs drop straight into the Pacific, where redwoods tower over winding roads, and where the fog rolls in like a living thing. Whether you stay in a rustic cabin or a remote campsite, there’s something about this stretch of Highway 1 that makes you want to turn off your phone and just listen to the waves.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland
Scotland’s Isle of Skye is the kind of place where you can walk for miles and only see sheep. The landscapes shift from jagged cliffs to quiet lochs, with mist hanging low over rolling hills.
You can lose yourself in the otherworldly beauty of the Quiraing or find a quiet pub where no one asks questions—they just pour you a whisky and let you be.
Lapland, Finland
Lapland in winter is pure stillness. A place where the forests are buried in snow, the nights stretch long, and the northern lights flicker across the sky. Stay in a glass igloo or a log cabin deep in the woods, far from city lights and noise.
Here, the only sounds come from crackling fires, distant howling wolves, and the occasional reindeer wandering past.
Aysén Region, Chile
The Aysén Region is Patagonia’s even quieter cousin. Fewer visitors, fewer roads, and vast landscapes that stretch on forever. Glacial lakes, ancient forests, and jagged peaks surround tiny villages where life moves at a different pace.
You can hike for days without seeing another person—just you and the wild.
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Haida Gwaii, Canada
Off the coast of British Columbia, Haida Gwaii is a place of deep forests, misty beaches, and abandoned villages covered in moss. It is rich with indigenous culture and wildlife—eagles, orcas, and black bears outnumber people.
Disconnect completely by kayaking through hidden inlets, walking along deserted shores, and listening to the wind move through ancient trees.
Tasmania, Australia
Tasmania feels like the edge of the world. It is remote, wild, and full of places where you can vanish into nature. The Tarkine rainforest is untouched and ancient, while the Bay of Fires has empty white-sand beaches stretching for miles.
In some areas, you won’t even get a phone signal—just the sound of waves and the wind through the trees.
Namibia’s Skeleton Coast
Namibia’s Skeleton Coast is where the desert meets the sea in the most dramatic way possible. Shipwrecks rust along the shore, dunes stretch to the horizon, and the landscape feels completely otherworldly.
The eerie beauty and vast emptiness make it one of the best places to disappear for a while, with only the sound of the Atlantic waves for company.
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Siwa Oasis, Egypt
Deep in Egypt’s Western Desert, Siwa Oasis is a world apart. Surrounded by dunes and salt lakes, it’s a quiet, slow-moving place where mud-brick homes blend into the landscape.
The locals still follow ancient traditions, and the nights are filled with the clearest stars you’ve ever seen. It is the perfect place to escape the modern world for a little while.
Kangaroo Island, Australia
Kangaroo Island is Australia’s best-kept secret—a rugged, remote escape where nature thrives. Here, you’ll find beaches with no footprints, koalas napping in eucalyptus trees, and sea lions basking on untouched shores.
Stay in a cabin overlooking the wild coast, and the rest of the world will feel very far away.
Hokkaido, Japan
Japan’s northernmost island is far from the neon lights of Tokyo. Hokkaido’s wild landscapes range from steaming volcanic lakes to endless snowy fields. The hot springs here are the perfect way to unwind, with nothing but mountains and drifting snowflakes around you.
If you want a version of Japan where time slows down, this is it.
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The Azores, Portugal
The Azores feel like Portugal’s forgotten paradise—nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic, far from the rest of the world. Green crater lakes, black-sand beaches, and misty forests make it an adventurer’s dream.
The villages are sleepy, the landscapes untouched, and the sense of isolation is just right for when you need to disappear for a while.
When Vanishing Feels Like Freedom
There’s something about stepping away from the world that clears the mind. Whether it’s the stillness of an Arctic night, the isolation of a mountain cabin, or the endless horizon of the ocean, these places remind us how big the world is—and how good it feels to be alone in it for a while.
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