Safety First: Tips for Women Traveling Solo

Dress Appropriately

Not only should you dress for the weather and for the activities you’ll be doing (leave those high heels at home!), but also you should dress for the culture if you want to blend in and avoid being hassled. Look to the locals and try to emulate how other women dress. If you don’t see any women with their shoulders, legs or cleavage showing, then it’s probably best to follow suit.  It’s never a bad idea to err on the side of modesty no matter where you go.

In some countries like Egypt, many female travelers choose to cover up their hair. It’s not necessarily expected of foreigners, but hair is considered to be quite provocative in Egyptian culture and it may warrant you some uncomfortable attention and perhaps even some unwanted head stroking, especially if you’re fair-haired.

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In some cultures making eye contact with a man is seen as an invitation. However staring at the ground doesn’t exactly exude the confidence that’s necessary when traveling alone. Wear dark sunglasses and you can stare back to your heart’s content.

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.