50 Places Women Should Never Travel Alone

Buffalo, NY

Right next to Niagara Falls is Buffalo, coming in at one of the worst places for women to travel alone. Although Buffalo is currently amidst a rebirth and revival of their downtown scene, including new restaurants, breweries, and waterfront attractions, women planning to walk the streets alone may want to reconsider.

With a poverty rate over 30% and an unemployment rate over 7%, there is still a ton of friction within the city itself. Non-violent crimes in the city soar high above national averages, including burglary, arson, larceny, and motor vehicle theft.

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