11 Reliable Tips For Solo Women Travelers

Are you planning to travel to someplace for long, but you are having a hard time finding someone willing to be a partner in crime with you on this lifetime adventure? Well, it is high time women should consider traveling alone. In fact, many solo women travelers have already set a precedent.

And from the experiences of these rebellious hearts and wanderer souls, traveling the world solo is very liberating and enlightening at the same time.

But sometimes this world for solo women can turn too horrible to hush this fact aside before starting your venture. And that’s why we have come up with a few tried and tested tips for solo women travelers.

Following these tips will ensure your safety while you can explore the world.

Is it safe to travel alone in India as a woman?

The answer to this question is not a simple “yes” or “no.”
For instance, keeping in mind some past unfortunate incidents, let’s say India is not safe for solo women travelers. But for that matter of fact, there is no place that is entirely safe for women.

Even in our homes, we have to take some precautions and measures to ensure our safety. And on the other hand, there are numerous places in India which are safe havens for solo travelers.

So a trip to India can be safe as well as fulfilling if we take care of some prerequisites before setting out on our journeys.

11 tips for solo women traveling

So here are 11 reliable tips that will ensure your safety while traveling the world.

1. Take care for your belongings

Nowadays everyone travels with cards, cash, a mobile phone, and a camera. These attract thieves and pickpocketers, which might push you in dangerous situations. So keep your money and cards hidden. Do not flaunt expensive mobile phones and cameras too much.

Prefer to travel without valuables and accessories like rings, earrings, jewelry, and watches. Take extra measures to keep your documents and passport safe and secured.

2. Alert, aware and confident

We understand that getting nervous on your first trip is entirely possible. But don’t let your fears and insecurities come out on the surface even if it is your first time stepping out of your house on your own.

According to published research, con man and swindlers target those who seem scared, making them soft targets. Try to avoid using earphones while traveling and remain more aware and alert about your surroundings.

So ladies, keep your chin high, back straight, and walk with the confidence of a local while on your trip.

3. Trust your Instincts

We can’t emphasize it enough- trust your instincts and guts while traveling alone. Don’t assume that everyone is a thief and, therefore, a potential threat. There are people in the world who would go out of their way to help you and make your journey memorable.

But if your instincts are continually telling you that something is fishy, then it is better to trust your instincts over everything else, especially when your safety is at stake. Keep local police stations and helplines on the emergency dial. Keep sharing your location, hotels, cab details with someone in family or friend.

Always have back up options for accommodations.

4.  Dress appropriately

Before traveling to any place be it somewhere in India or any other country, do your research on the local traditions and clothes. Avoid everything that could single you out from the rest of the population. Because often looking alien can attract unwanted attention we should avoid at all costs.

And there are some places and cultures in the world which are very sensitive towards the way men and women dress. And people here can quickly get offended. So while traveling the world, dress like a local.

5. Remain Sober and Safe

While traveling, it is pretty standard advice to avoid drinking too much if you are alone. Not being alert and conscious of your surroundings in a foreign land may lead you in an unpleasant situation.

Keep local police stations and helplines on emergency dials.

6. The benefits of social media

Connect to friends over any social media platform and find if you know someone from that place where you are planning to travel.

You might get lucky and find some connection in that city. It would be great to explore that place with a local who knows about culture, traditions, historical sites, and famous eateries. Moreover, you will feel safe.

But make sure that the local person is someone known and trustworthy.

7. The best time to travel

Traveling during day time is another smart choice you can make to ensure your safety. It is a well-known fact that it is safer to move during the day instead of at night. Plan in such a way that you reach your destination during day time.

And even if you still have to travel during the night, be near to people and crowded places. If you sense any danger, the best sites to barge into are hotels and restaurants. Hotels and restaurants have receptionists who usually speak English and therefore can help you.

8. Do your Research

Some places are more prone to unpleasant experiences than others. Before deciding for a travel destination search on the internet, which sites are safe to visit. The same goes for destinations in India. Numerous beautiful and pristine places are safe with rich culture, heritage, and wildlife for women traveling the world.

9. Budget and Safety

Before going to any new place, learn the basics of the local language. Plan your stay in premium hotels and accommodations. Travel via trusted transport only. Being on a travel budget is a good thing. But do not keep budget over your safety.

10. You are never alone

Meet and talk to locals, but never reveal that you are alone. If you find yourself in the middle of a situation where someone is bothering you with unnecessary conversations, behave like you are there with friends.

11. Tools for safety

It is smart to keep something that can come handy when you face some unwanted situation despite all the precautions.

Some women carry sirens and safety alarms; others wear smartwatches and accessories, which can alert the nearest police station when you press the emergency button. We suggest you carry pepper spray along with any other type of emergency tool of your choice.

Conclusion

So, these are our 11 tips for solo women travelers. Don’t let your love for traveling die. Set your inner bird free and fly far in every corner of the world while remaining alert, aware, and prepared at the same time.