7 Helpful Tips For the Solo Female Traveller
Here is a list that will aid the solo female traveller to be prepared!
1. Advice Regarding Your Documents
Prior to your departure check for the latest travel advice to ensure it is considered a safe destination. Check that you have all the necessary documentation. Make two copies of all papers, travellers cheques etc, one copy to carry separately from the originals and leave the other with someone at home.
2. Arriving/Departing from your Destination
When going from your accommodation to the airport/train station or vice versa, go with a taxi recommended by the accommodation place and avoid arriving to your destinations late at night.
3. Safety in Numbers
Travel with a group if you intend visiting somewhere considered ‘off the beaten track’ and avoid travelling on your own to visit remote areas/ruins where tourists don’t generally go. Take a guide or seek local advice.
4. Accommodation
When arriving in a new place, try keeping to your original plan and stay in the accommodation you originally chose. Don’t let anyone, maybe the taxi driver or other stranger, persuade you that it is now full and that he knows of a better/cheaper one. He’ll most likely be taking a commission and the accommodation won’t be in a safe area of the town.
5. Valuables
Keep all valuables well hidden at all times and do not wear expensive watches or jewellery. That is inviting trouble, especially in under-developed countries. Leave your most valuable items in your accommodation safe when making long day trips.
6. Advice Regarding Your Carry Bag
When you wish to put your bags down on the floor, maybe on public transport, for taking a photo, or just to sit in a cafe, try remembering to put your foot through the strap. Not only does this make it harder to snatch, you’re less likely to forget it!
7. Remain Confident and Keep Your Wits About You!
Most importantly, look “Confident” at all times! Walk with a purposeful stride and an air of “I know where I am and where I need to get to”… even if you don’t. Don’t ever look like easy prey.
