Tips for solo female travelers
Solo female travel can seem like a far off idea that most of us would put to bed rather than considering the “I can do that” possibility. We get it, it sounds scary, intimidating and unfamiliar, but setting off in the unknown and testing our boundaries can have more positive effects, more rewards and more surprises than we could ever imagine. Here are our top tips for solo female travelers which make this idea become real!
8. Be confident
We feel this should be your motto in and outside of travelling. Having confidence is one of the best keys for ensuring you have enjoyable “solo female travel” experience. Don’t doubt your decisions and trust yourself a little more than usual when navigating through a new destination. It has been said that solo women who look lost or confused can often attract the wrong kind of attention. Stride with pride as you walk around trying to find the place you need to go.
7. Plan the first night
At a minimum, be sure to book a place to sleep on the first night of every destination during your trip. It’s important you give yourself daylight time to find your hostel or hotel to avoid any unwanted interactions while you walk around trying to find your sleeping spot. Therefore, a tip in itself for solo female travel: avoid arriving at night!
6. Keep quiet
You should think of your accommodation as your safe spot. Don’t tell people where you are staying, even if they seem trustworthy or nice. If they ask, give them a roundabout answer without giving it away, for example, “I am staying close to the centre”.
5. Blend in
It’s unfortunate we have to worry about such things, but one of the easiest ways to attract negative attention is to wear clothing that gives off the wrong ideas, or that makes you stick out as a tourist. Solo female travel does not mean that you are all alone! Try to blend in with the locals, dress conservatively, or simple clothing to avoid being singled out as a potential target.
4. Meet other women
You will be surprised to see that you are not alone and there are a lot of other solo female travelers! Take this opportunity to meet them and share the same exciting experience hand in hand. You can build strong friendships with women all around the world, that you may never have had the chance of meeting before.
3. Stay connected
Keep family and friends rest to sure that you are safe and having the time of your life. Letting people know where you are, acting as an extra safety blanket, while friends and family can follow along. This way you are also leaving a safety trail, reassuring everyone you’re safe and enjoying your travel days.
2. Keep possessions to a minimum
We know how nice it is to have all electronics on hand while travelling, but you must remember this is only going to attract more attention from thieves. Try to avoid flashing these items around and only take them out of your bag when it’s absolutely necessary. Perhaps leave the laptop at home if you can manage without it.
1. Avoid too much alcohol
This one may be obvious, but let this be a friendly reminder. Enjoying a drink or two with a new TripMate is great, but it can quickly turn dangerous if you overdo it. So, for all solo female travellers, drink in moderation and always be aware of your surroundings. If by chance, you do overdo it, never walk home alone and have a walking buddy to safely get you to your hostel or hotel.
With these tips you can ensure a safe adventure when traveling as a solo woman. Don’t let people tell you that you can’t travel alone because you are a solo woman, go ahead and step out of your comfort zone, just be careful! If traveling alone doesn’t appeal to you, then travel in a group, join onto someone else’s trip at JoinMyTrip as a TripMate or create your own and lead a group as a TripLeader.
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