As a young, female traveler, most of my adventures have started off with just me and I’d say that nearly 100 percent of the time that I’ve traveled I’ve felt really safe. Here are some tips that have helped me get safely through my journeys while still allowing me to have a wonderfully exciting experience…<\/p>\n
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Don\u2019t dress like a Hoochie:<\/strong> Really though. I mean for one, you don\u2019t want to stick out as someone unfamiliar with your destination\u2019s culture anyway; you\u2019re a traveler, not a tourist. And, if you are going to draw attention to yourself, you don\u2019t want it to be the kind that daisy dukes bring. Do a little research on the dress of the country you\u2019re visiting and try to fit in. It\u2019s important to be an individual, that\u2019s true but you also want to be smart and respectful.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don\u2019t wander dark alleyways alone:<\/strong> It sounds obvious but if in you\u2019re in a place long enough it could start to feel like home, or at least very comfortable. I\u2019d suggest not wandering dark allies with friends either, male or female. But if you\u2019re a chick and you\u2019re alone, avoid this completely. Not just allies either, avoid walking home at night by yourself, avoid being in areas that aren\u2019t well known or populated without some sort of guide, etc. If you\u2019re far from where you\u2019re staying, take a taxi (a marked one).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don\u2019t give personal info out to strangers:<\/strong> You saw that movie Taken<\/em> right? No but all joking aside, you should never give out the address of where you\u2019re staying or any other info that would put you in a dangerous situation. If you meet some friends (and I\u2019m sure you will) agree to meet up in a public place. If you fall in love, do the same, at least until you really get to know the person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don\u2019t be a lush: <\/strong>As a female traveling alone you\u2019ll want to have all of your faculties somewhat intact most of the time. Stumbling out of a bar in the wee hours of the morning can make anyone an easy target for theft or something more serious, and as a female the red bull\u2019s-eye on your forehead is even brighter.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enjoy yourself:<\/strong> Make friends with locals and other travelers. This is a good idea because it allows for you to have other people around, especially if you\u2019re in a place where group travel<\/a> is safer and more common. It\u2019s also just fun! While you should be cautious, don\u2019t be afraid of everyone and everything, just be smart and sensible and things should work out A-OK.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n