2006-09-25 05:00:35 · 71 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
I know this is probably against the usual thing to say - but I have found that many places are safe to travel as a women even if you are on your own. I have travelled through most of Europe, to Japan, Mogolia, Australia, Egypt and quite a few other places on my own and never had any problems.
It's a matter of being sensible. A few things to remember is:
Respect the dress codes of the country you are visiting - if you look like you are a tart then you will get hassle from blokes.
Never accept drinks from people in a bar unless you know them personally and make sure that you keep an eye on your drinks in bars and cafes.
If you are staying in hostels always get a room with other women or even pay the few quid extra and get a room on your own, and then get one with a lock on the door.
Never carry too much cash or credit cards.
Check out the websites as well as they will give you a good idea on the countries that you are planning to visit.
Travelling alone is fantastic as you really have to get to know the local people and customs - it can also be a bit scary so if you are unsure then find a person to come along with you, even if it's just until you find your feet.
Have fun
2006-09-25 05:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by smileyh 2 · 11⤊ 1⤋
I too want to travel, mostly roadtrips I suppose. But I have a passion for seeing the beauties of the world around. I thought that I would learn self-defense of some sort, like kung-fu, karate, tai-kwan-do, or the like, just so I could feel confident on the road by myself until my travel partner comes of age.
I plan to take a class or two at my local community college, and if you have the money to, I think it would be best to take the time out to learn some self-defense. And some of the people above are right, most of all you should have a travel partner, it makes it so much safer. But it probably won't help if that person is a scaredy-cat.
I wish you happy travels!
Happy travels
2006-09-25 10:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a single woman and travel alone. I travel by daylight only. Check into a hotel, not motel as you do not want to be alone on ground floor or have to walk in a parking lot. Give your car to the doorman and get a hotel employee to show you to your room. Get only one key. use a lock door device. it secures under a door handle and can't be opened from the outside until you remove it, Call a friend or family member every night and tell where you are. Do not let any strangers know you are alone. If you have a casual conversation with anyone over supper let them believe that a husband is upstairs. Also the other safe place to stay is a bed and breakfast. Wear all your id and have your money in a bra wallet. Just 20.00 and small change in a purse. Dont tell anyone you meet on the road your travel plans or where you will be staying. Then have a great time.
2006-09-25 06:54:59 · answer #3 · answered by nora7142@verizon.net 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Wow. It's a big planet.
The first thing I would need to know is how many languages do you speak? If you're like most of America, that would be one; English.
Start there. If I wasn't the age I am, I would move to Australia in a heartbeat. I HIGHLY recommend making that journey as a single girl. Sydney is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city and Melbourne is my favorite city in the whole world. Adelaide is smaller and quite charming. I would feel very comfrotable sending my daughter off on her own to Australia anytime.
England is wonderful, but expensive. Ireland is gorgeous and I haven't been to Scotland yet but from my kids friends, they would go back anytime also.
Toronto, Canada is a very cool city.
And I'd have to ask how much of the USA you have seen.
2006-09-25 11:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Mimi Di 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have traveled a lot of places alone and haven't had any problems except maybe Turkey and I still servived that. Thailand isn't bad and neither was Spain, especially Ibiza, I met so many people. You can travel around Europe and stay in hostels and you will meet tons of people to travel with. Being safe has more to do with paying attention and not trusting anyone completely. Don't go anywhere alone with strange people and things like that. Watch your wallet, make eye contact. Really the same as you would at home. I have traveled as a young, blonde girl in Asia, Europe and the Middle East and have lived to tell many, many tales.
2006-09-25 05:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Wherever you go,just remember the Constitution doesn't follow you around the world. You have to obey local laws. Do your research before you go. I would suggest checking the Department of State website for different countries you might be interested in and see if you might need immunizations to enter that country or even a Health Certificate.
Always carry travelers cheques not cash. If you need to get local currency do it at your hotel or a local bank and not at the local Exchange Houses. Play it safe. Don't withdraw money from an ATM at night by yourself. Make sure you're with a group especially when clubbing or if you plan on drinking.
Good luck.
2006-09-25 05:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
From what I've heard in news stories, Rio De Janero is beautiful and exotic.... but very dangerous. Don't go there. Very high violent crime rate, especially for tourists, male & female. Doesn't that just suck? :(
Wherever you choose to go, in addition to the bra-wallet someone suggested (or a money belt as an alternative), to carry any other things you need, you should probably only carry either a fanny pack or one of those purses with the long straps that go over your head, onto your shoulder, and diagonally across your body. You don't want to be carrying a regular purse in your hand or on your shoulder... waaaay too easy for a purse snatcher to grab.
2006-09-25 19:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let me come with you... I'll make sure you're safe, little girl (mwuh ha ha ha!)
Seriously - as long as you are sensible and take reasonable steps to make sure you aren't anywhere too dodgy, you'll be fine.
Don't flash money, mobile phone , ipod etc. about
Travel on proper state transport (where available)
Stay on proper roads/ routes wherever possible
Walk tall and with confidence (even if you're short)
If you need directions, ask at a place of business (shop, bank, etc.) don't wander round with a map looking lost - even if you are!
Don't enter a building/ area that is ill lit unless you know you can get back out easily
Get a lonely Planet guide for the places you intend to travel to - they will help you avoid the worst areas and give you the lowdown on regional customs
Be firm but polite with street beggars/ peddlars (Excuse me, no thank you, I'm late meeting my husband should get rid of most of them)
Women are not actually in a high risk catergory in terms of being a victim of crime in most places - you hear the horror stories on the new because it's something different... news! If it happened all the time, the news would be "A woman walked down the street in Nepal today and DIDN'T get brutally mugged, raped and murdered!"
You will also find that you will have lots of opportunities to hook up with other travellers you meet on the way.
Have fun!
2006-09-25 05:17:42 · answer #8 · answered by lickintonight 4 · 11⤊ 2⤋
In most countries, smaller towns and biggish villages are 'safer' than cities! Mostly the world generally is a safe place for most of us, it's just that you have to be alert, circumspect, quick on instinctive defence reflexes like judgement, conversational manners, quiet ways of dressing, moving about etc., which come naturally to us, esp girls when they travel around! In my travels in Mauritius, most of SE Asia, USA, India, and some parts of Europe, I found good and bad with easily-recognised assortments! -- with a lot of good readily dispensed! Have fun, travel well, look out for good, safe friends, they are all over the place: look for good, safe places, they are all over the world!
2006-09-25 18:54:52 · answer #9 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
south dakota. you can see mount rushmore, crazy horse, flintstone park, tons of caves, dinosaur park, story book island, the badlands and in deadwood they have an old fashioned shoot out down the main street you can watch...you can see all of these on the west side of the state in the rapid city area (and only a few hours from denver). you could also see our beautiful capitol (smack in the middle of the state), with various memorials for different wars and even rescue workers. all on the capitol grounds and as a whole it's called the eternal flame, and at night there is a fountain on fire, it's always on fire but you can't see it so much during the day. or the largest city sioux falls we have the sioux falls (like niagra just soooo much smaller), we are located very close to larger cities like minneapolis and omaha, we have all forms of semi pro sports teams, alot of people come here to shop.....so south dakota is nice. it's safe. it takes 6 hours to get from sioux falls to rapid city. gas is cheap. the east side of the state is flat and farmy, the west side is hilly and mountainy (beautiful!). we have the only wall drug (as seen on signs around the world!) and the corn palace....what could be better than that.
2006-09-25 11:13:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋