Travel Tips For Women Traveling Alone

Traveling alone may give you the freedom of going where you want to go and doing what you want to do but it also exposes you to being targeted by unscrupulous individuals.

The risk even increases when you are new to the place. Women traveling alone needs to be extra careful than when they are in a group. It doesn’t hurt to be vigilant about your safety because if you are caught unaware, it’ll be too late to regret later.

When in the airport, avoid exchanging big amounts of money. Wait until you have settled in your hotel before you go to the bank or a legitimate money changer. Just exchange the amount that will cover your taxi fare and a few extra for necessary expenses.

Before getting inside a taxi cab, take note of its plate number. Once inside make a pretend call to someone. Inform the pretend friend of the cab’s plate number and that you are on your way to get there.  Make sure that your driver will hear you loud and clear. Do the same maneuver if you feel like someone is following you.

This will discourage bad intentions if they know that you are capable of calling for help. This brings us to the importance of a cellphone. You need to have one because you just don’t know when you need to use it. If you don’t have one with you, at least carry something that looks like one. Better to use some props than none at all.

When in your hotel room, never open your door to anyone you do not know. Inviting someone in your room is also a big No. Avoid using stairs especially at night, it’s the perfect place for a surprise attack. 

You may not have thought of it, but your tampon box can be an effective sake-keeping box for your valuables. You can be sure that no one will want to look at what’s inside. Leave at least a few pieces of tampons to cover what you’re hiding inside. Your brassiere is another good hiding place for your money. Brassieres with removable cookie pads are the ideal type, just insert the money inside the pad pockets.

Some tricks on how to prevent anyone from approaching you: a gold band on your finger most often does the job but if you don’t have one, a bag or jacket on the chair beside and opposite you should drive the point home. If taking the train or bus, sit on the aisle seat and place your bag or jacket on the window seat.

Never hesitate to call the police or the nearest security guard if you feel that your safety or security is threatened. Many assaults occur because the victims failed to call for help when they had the chance. 

As a woman traveling alone, you need to be extra vigilant to keep yourself safe. Sexual predators and crooks count on the moments when you let your guard down before they pounce. If you don’t give them the chance, they’ll move on and leave you alone.

So, always be aware of your surroundings and keep a watchful eye on anything dubious.

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