15 ways to be a safer solo woman traveler
Have fun, but stay safe.
Traveling alone as a woman can be one of the most exhilarating and liberating experiences in the world. You can go wherever you want, eat what you want, get up early or sleep and then completely at the rhythm of your own drum. Have to face the problems that are inevitably cultivating when you are alone for yourself can be really autonomous, since you do not really know what you are able to find yourself without a hotel room in Bangkok in the middle of the night, And must understand things alone.
Without any of the noise of everyday life - or the distractions of a friend-traveling alone can also be an incredible opportunity to know who you are and what you want. Do not mention, it's even easier to make friends with the premises when you areSoloAnd the fact that you can chat with friends back home at any time, you have wi-fi liquidity any potential loneliness.
For many women, traveling alone feels very modern and feminist, which is probably why it's an as rising trend. For centuries, men were the ones who had to leave and have adventures, while the women were told to stay at home where it was "safe". Even until recently, a woman traveling alone was a kind of scarcity and whoever readSavage WhereEat Pray Love Know that a solo traveling woman is often considered a quirk - a brave adventurer taking her life in her own hands. Unfortunately, the reality is that a woman traveling alone must take safety precautions much more than a man, but that should not dissuade you.
Recently,Travel Blogger and Solo Female Traveler Ciara Johnson shared someTips on Twitter On how to stay safe while traveling alone in a thread that has become viral.
1 Do your search.
"IA lot of search Before you taste cultural standards, customs, how to dress, scams, natural disasters, political climate, etc. Instead of listening to people who have never visited these places before, I am looking for first hand of at least one other solo woman traveler. "
2 Splurge on the data.
"Thanks to T-Mobile, I have free text messages and data around the world. The family and friends are literally a text message or a phone call. Make sure someone, anyone ... know where you are and where you stay. "
3 Keep your loved ones informed.
"Thanks to [Modern Technology], I use Google Maps, translation applications and drop my PIN code to friends and family often. I'm not above my phone to stay safe, but I've Avoid shooting in the street or on walking with my head down because I have to be aware. "
4 Be careful with social media.
"When it comes to posting social media, I will never post in real time. I never act places while I'm actually there. As aSolo Woman Traveler, I will generally only post photos or share where I was, once I left. "
5 If in doubt, ask a woman of help.
"Women around the world are really looking at each other, and it's a comforting heart. I'm sitting next to the women on buses. If I need instructions, I usually ask a woman. That's usually Does not mean that all women can trust, but I feel more comfortable confident a woman on the first instinct. "
6 Look for female criticism.
"Read the reviews of hotels, airbnbs, hostels, etc. Once again, all critics are not real, but it is better to have a frame of reference. I specifically seek critics written by women and I would like toDo not reserve a place It does not have an opinion. "
7 Take extra care for yourself.
"I know my limits. As I can swim, but I'm not above using a life vest if I'll be at sea for long periods of time. I'm not too embarrassed to be the last on a hike if I feel like I had a lot of altitude. I will take an Emergen-c if Ifeel sick. "
8 Stick to applications in which you trust.
"I like Uber ... I think it's a little safer than jumping in a random taxi abroad. At least my location and the driver's information are stored in the application. In foreign countries It can be difficult to know if a taxi is even official. "
9 Divide your valuables.
"I only wear the money and valuables I need. I leave all valuable items late in the night. I divided species and cards in different bags in case you're stolen . I hold my bags directly in front of me with my hand on the opening if I'm in acluttered area To avoid pickpockets. "
10 Follow your instincts.
"Trust your intestine. Traveling alone really cause you to think of foreigners for so many things for so many things, and most things that work well. I listen to strange feelings that I get and have learned to discern people and situations. "
11 Exude confidence.
"Should Fake I still do it. I swear I'm walking up as if I know exactly what I'm doing, where I'm going ... even when I do not do it. The head held as I was born and raised in Any country that I am visits. Predators seek those who seem lost, frightened, confused, insecurities, etc. "
12 Do not worry about being kind.
"I'm going to lie or be rude if I needed. I'll lie if someone asks if I'm alone. I've been" nice "where Nice is not guaranteed, especially when it comes to strange men . "
13 Be careful.
"Pay attention to people in your environment, both near and far. Scan your environment. Does anyone who walks near you? Does anyone seem to look at you? Does this car Does not she pull yourself and slow down? "
14 Stay informed.
"When I walk, I'm fully aware of what's going on around me. I keep an eye onCars driving Past me or someone who slows down his speed near me. I listen to steps and watch shadows ... "
15 Do not worry about looking paranoid.
"If I walk in a quiet street and that I see that a man is about to walk closely after me, I even go through on the other side of the street if no one else is around. It is worth better look a little paranoid than being harassed, stolen or worse. "And if you are looking for more places to get to Stag, here is the17 Best Solo Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020.