The most beautiful places in Canada | 20 best destinations for solo travel

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Simply put, Canada is stunning. The second largest country in the world, Canada is a land of crashing waterfalls, turquoise lakes and magnificent soaring mountains. As Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations unfold, we take a look at some of the country's top beauty spots.

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Asked to name the world's best wine country and you'll most likely tout the undulating vineyards of Italy, France or California. But Thailand? With its smouldering weather and chalky soil, Thailand is not top of a vinophile's bucket list - yet.

Solo travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world. Whether you'd rather spend it on a desert island or in a frenetic new city, here are the best places to travel alone.

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