The top hidden-gem destinations to visit alone, according to a full-time solo traveler who's been to 43 countries

• Claire Sturzaker shared the most underrated travel destinations she's visited.
• Sturzaker, a full-time solo traveler, has been to 43 countries and documents her trips online.
• She seeks destinations with rich cultures, delicious foods, walkable centers, and friendly locals.

With 43 countries under her belt, Claire Sturzaker has backpacked through a range of destinations, from the Americas to Europe and Australia.