Advice For Females Traveling Solo: 9 Tips For A Safe And Successful Journey

Traveling solo is a growing trend for many women around the globe, so it is imperative that women take all precautions while traveling alone to ensure a safe vacation.  Here are 9 tips for women who plan to take a solo trip.

Prepare yourself-Knowing your itinerary like the back of your hand is the first step for a secure trip. Planning ahead as far in advance as possible and researching your destination thoroughly prior to your arrival is a must especially if you are a female traveling alone.  

Don’t Show Your Vulnerability-Displaying fear, uncertainty, or ignorance while in an unfamiliar place can lead to unwanted attention from others who may try to take advantage. It is important that you not look lost while searching for a particular establishment. Approach people who appear to be knowledgeable with the area, and ask confidently which direction you should head. While dining at a restaurant by yourself, bring a book or magazine so that you are not staring off into oblivion as you wait for your meal.

Enjoy Walking Tours, Make Friends With Fellow Tourists!-A great way to stay occupied and learn about your destination is to participate in a walking tour. You will meet plenty of other tourists, and make new friends all while learning about a new place. This will not only make your vacation more entertaining, but you will be less susceptible to unwanted attention.

Stay in Hostels Rather Than Typical Hotels-A great advantage of staying in a hostel as opposed to a hotel is the community events they usually host, and they have common areas in which you can mingle with tourists staying there as well. If you choose to stay at a hotel, you’re in luck as many of the hostels extend their community events to everyone not just their guests.

Dressing Appropriately- It would be wise to become familiar with the way people dress in your destination prior to your trip. Dressing as conservatively as possible will be the best way to blend in, and stay under the radar of strangers who have unfavorable intentions with female tourists.

Keep In Contact With Friends And Family-No matter how many different places are on your itinerary, always let your loved ones back home know your whereabouts. Be sure to always have an emergency contact number with you at all times. In that unfortunate event that tragedy strikes you’ll want a way for yourself or others to be aware of the mis-happenings.

Avoid Negativity From Strangers-Although taunts from males in particular can be rather annoying, the best thing you can do is ignore, and keep moving. Do not engage in situations that will possibly put you in danger.

Find a Female Partner In Crime-Scoping out solo female travelers is a great way to make long lasting friends, and to also have support during your trip. Train rides are a great way to point out fellow female travelers and engage in conversation.

Live In The Moment-Explore, embrace your experiences, and learn something new. Be fun, fearless and confident! Enjoy your trip!

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