From Tokyo to Oslo: Why these 10 unexpected destinations are the best place to heal post-breakup
Forget sunny Spanish beaches and party resorts, according to the Splitup App, the best cities to go to are actually ones that offer the best chance at healing, thanks to their number of green spaces, natural water features and spas. The app has also factored in the safety of each city and the average cost of a hotel. You don't want to be heartbroken and in your overdraft, after-all.
Of course going on a holiday straight after a breakup isn't always possible, but if you're looking to head somewhere to heal and process your split, then these are officially the top 10 cities to do it in.
Solo trip calling! Distract yourself from those constant thought streams by exploring a new city. With art, architecture and nature to keep you occupied, you'll be over your ex in no time.
The food alone in Singapore City is enough to cure any breakup in our opinion. There's also over 200 spas in the city if the food doesn't hit the spot.
It's not much of a surprise there's quite a few Nordic countries on this list. Gothenburg is full of stunning outdoor spaces, but it is one of the most expensive cities so do keep that in mind before booking a trip.
And another Nordic getaway makes the list! Oslo is full of history if you want to distract yourself with the lives of others. It's also a really walkable city, so plenty of chance to get your steps in and go for long walks to gather your thoughts.
This is one of the cheapest cities on this list and only a short flight away, so ideal if you're looking for a budget break.
Seoul has nearly 400 spas in the city, including many that offer incredible K-Beauty facials. What better way to get over a breakup? There's also a bunch of green spaces to relax in.
So the flight might be long (over 13 hours) but once you touch down, you can truly and unplug and experience everything Taipei has to offer. That includes bustling shopping streets, incredible food and stunning scenery.
Ok this is a trip of a lifetime and definitely a big trip to commit to after a breakup, but maybe it'll just be the thing you need? If you're into hiking this the place to head to, a weekl long hike sounds just about the right thing to do some healing.
From far flung, to close to home, if you don't want to fork out for a heartbreak holiday, then consider a trip to our capital city. There's over 1,000 spas and so much green space. And with the theatre, galleries, museums and so much more to do in London it's a good place to distract yourself.
It's official! The best place to go to heal from a breakup is Tokyo in Japan. This is thanks to its high number of spas (nearly 2,000), a high safety rating, and nearly 400 rivers, lakes or beaches, perfect if you seek the healing properties of water.
Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK's Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer. She covers everything from TV and film, to the latest celebrity news. She also writes across our work/life section regularly creating quizzes, covering exciting new food releases and sharing the latest interior must-haves. In her role she's interviewed everyone from Margot Robbie to Niall Horan, and her work has appeared on an episode of The Kardashians. After completing a degree in English at the University of Exeter, Lydia moved into fashion journalism, writing for the Daily Express, before working as Features Editor at The Tab, where she spoke on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour and Talk Radio. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Gilmore Girls and 00s teen movies, and in her free time can be found with a margarita in hand watching the Real Housewives on repeat. Find her on LinkedIn.
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