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Travel content creator Ashvini Sihra, who regularly shares tips on Instagram about her travel stories and budgeting, shared in a June 27 post how she took a solo 7-day trip to Malaysia for just Rs. 50,000.

1. Flights

One of the first concerns for most travellers is flights. Ashvini took two international flights (BLR–KL–BLR) and two domestic flights (KL–Penang–KL).

Ashvini detailed it, “I paid 21.5 K for return flights to Kuala Lumpur to Bangalore, paid 6 k for return flights from KL to Penang island.”

For getting around locally, she suggested choosing trains instead of domestic flights, as they cost nearly half the price while taking about the same travel time.

2. Stay

Accommodation is a major concern and can easily become one of the most budget-pressing expenses. This is why she chose hostels. This is why she chose hostels. She said, “I stayed in hostels and paid Rs. 6K total for 5 nights in hostels in Kuala Lumpur and Georgetown.”

3. Commute

Getting around the city costs around Rs. 5.5K, as she used public buses and cabs, including express trains to the airports.

4. Food

The gastronomic indulgence needs a balance between budget bites and indulgent treats, and Ashvini followed this by trying foods at various eateries with different budgets, as she said, “I tried a lot of food at local joints but also had coffee in cute cafés and fancy solo dates in not-so-cheap restaurants, and spent Rs. 6.5K on food.”

5. Activities

Paid attractions and activities were kept minimal, prioritising free experiences. She did only two paid activities.“I spent Rs. 3.4K to be exact on activities, which includes my cycle tour and funicular ride to Penang Hill.”

6. Data

Digital connectivity is of utmost importance, especially when you are on a trip. On the trip, the data connectivity also had an affordable option. Ashvini got an eSIM from Klook, paying Rs. 549 for 7 days of data-only service. This pack didn’t include calling facilities.

Overall, the trip, including everything, from flights, food to accommodations, all wrapped up under Rs.50, 000.

You know what they say: the best way to get over someone is to… jump on a plane?

Solo travel is increasingly becoming a powerful method of healing for people going through a break-up.

It makes sense – solo trips are the ultimate act of self-care, as you have no one to look out for but yourself.

And one city comes out on top as the best place in the world when you need a bit of “me time”.

The team at Split Up analysed worldwide travel data to find that Tokyo is the ultimate post-breakup destination.

With hundreds of wellness retreats and spas, plus a very safe and welcoming culture and affordable travel costs, the Japanese capital should be the number one spot on your list next time your heart gets broken.

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Though it’s a sprawling metropolis, there are a number of beaches, lakes, and rivers within day-tripping distance of Tokyo – a great place to embrace nature and get a sense of peace and clarity post-breakup.

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The study also cites Japan’s affordability, making it a great place to base yourself for a solo trip without breaking the bank.

Plus, if you want to just lie in your hotel bed and cry, at least you won’t be paying thousands of dollars to do so.

Second on the list is London. There’s something to be said about the sense of freedom and calm that comes from being anonymous in a crowd, and as London’s such a huge city, it’s easy to lose yourself in its rhythm.

London also has the most green spaces of the cities on the list, with plenty of natural environments for stress relief and peaceful reflection.

The research was done by crunching the numbers around safety scores, accommodation costs, and wellness-boosting factors to reveal the top destinations where, as they put it, “heartbreak transforms into healing”.

Rounding out the top three is Auckland, New Zealand. A much smaller city, it’s perfectly situated near both beaches and mountains for anyone who wants to heal by immersing themselves in nature.

Taipei claims fourth place, with an impressive array of wellness retreats and spas within the city. It also has a great safety rating, making it ideal for solo travellers.

In fifth place is Seoul, South Korea, a city known for its legendary bathhouses where you can soak away your worries.

The ten best cities to visit post-breakup:

1. Tokyo, Japan
2. London, UK
3. Auckland, NZ
4. Taipei, Taiwan
5. Seoul, South Korea
6. Warsaw, Poland
7. Oslo, Norway
8. Gothenburg, Sweden
9. Singapore City, Singapore
10. Helsinki, Finland