Travel Tips for the Single Woman Traveler
Who said the Beauty cannot travel alone? Often the idea of a woman travelling alone sends chills through our spines since she can easily fall prey to unwanted attention and unnecessary risks. But that is no excuse why a woman should not travel alone. Just by being enough aware and by taking calculated risks, a single woman traveler can have much fun while staying safe and sound. And always remember that a guidebook is anytime better than a boyfriend!
It is very important that a single woman traveler trusts her female instincts. By being well aware of your surroundings, you can be the best judge to the fact whether a person means well or not. It is best to use your charm when faced with adverse situations and decide for your own good. Always try to be around more and more people since busy places attract less attention. This will also help you blend well with the crowd.
A thorough research on the place you are visiting will help a lot. You may also come across organizations which guide such single woman travelers within a particular territory. A study would also help you know the culture of the place and thus you can come prepared accordingly. Dressing according to the culture of a place will help avoid unwanted attention and help you interact freely with the local citizens.
Try to avoid night travel if you can. Single woman travelers are often in the limelight if they travel at an uncomfortable hour of the day. Always book your hotel well in advance so that you have a proper shelter after reaching the place. Try to plan basic things so that you are not caught in the middle of nowhere. Always be very aware of your company. Do not get over friendly with fellow travelers and reveal much information about yourself. Also be very careful with your drinks at the pub or the bar especially when you are being offered by a stranger.
Make sure you always leave your valuables at the hotel room. Carry your credit and debit cards at all times. But do not carry many cards at one; carry one for personal and one for business purpose. Never allow your personal details such as your name, address, phone number or credit card number to be discussed or printed on any visible document unless where they are necessary. Always check your hotel rooms before you check-out.
Keep your luggage light since it would make traveling from one place to another much easier and fun. Try to sit next to another woman while travelling in a public transport. Be very careful about your belongings while travelling in crowdy buses or trains since pick- picketers are many in such places. Be very careful as to who are you asking to take your picture since the person might just run away with your prized camera!
It is very necessary to keep someone regularly informed about your whereabouts so that you can be easily reachable in times of emergency. It could also be fulfilling enough to carry a journal with you; it makes a wonderful companion while you are travelling alone. You can enter the tiniest of the details of your day and preserve it all life long! Travelling alone makes you realize that the world is a much better place than what you had perceived it to be. Remember that instincts are you friends, while adventure is all that you yearn for! So make the most of it!
- P. Asha Ritu
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