50 Places Women Should Never Travel Alone
| November 9, 2016
Ukraine
In the Ukraine, public transportation is the biggest threat to American women who are traveling alone. Trains are commonly known as places where women are at risk for sexual assault.
Cultural differences can pose a challenge. In America, a smile is a casual portrayal of friendliness of gratitude, but not necessarily in the Ukraine. Instead, smiles are either a sign of being sly, crazy, or distinctly interested in the person you are smiling at.
Chances are high that you will end up sending the wrong signals when traveling in the Ukraine, and traveling alone means that you must handle the misinterpretation on your own.
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