I've traveled to over 100 countries on my own. I'd recommend these 5 destinations to first-time solo travelers.

After visiting over 100 countries on my own, Italy is one of my favorites.

Kaitlyn Rosati At 36, I've visited over 100 countries as a solo traveler, from popular destinations to hidden gems.

My first international trip was to Thailand, and it was a great place for a new solo traveler.

I'd also recommend Italy, Iceland, Uzbekistan, and New Zealand to new solo travelers.

On my 36th birthday, I crossed the border from Uganda into Rwanda, commemorating my 100th country visited as a solo traveler.

It was a gift — literally — to have this happen on my birthday, but also a huge feat for me.

I took my first solo trip when I was a 25-year-old bartender in New York City.

Since then, I've been all over — from popular tourist destinations to off-the-beaten-path destinations like rural Madagascar and tiny islands like Jeju and Nevis — documenting my ventures on my blog, No Man Nomad , along the way.

After being privileged enough to see so many corners of the world, I can say with confidence that destinations are simply better suited for new solo travelers.

If I had to start this wild, wacky journey all over again, here are five destinations I'd consider for a first-time solo trip.

Thailand was my first solo-trip destination, and it was a great one.

Thailand has bustling cities, but also some of the most gorgeous islands I've seen.

Andriy Mishchak/Getty Images My first international trip was to Thailand, and though I've made my fair share of travel mistakes , this was, undoubtedly, the right choice.

In my opinion, Thailand is one of the best solo-travel destinations .