I'm planning on traveling mainly to London. Is this extremely dangerous as a young woman traveling alone?
2006-12-25 03:56:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
I would think so. I'm sure there are men who would like to prey on young women like yourselves who they would believe to be naive. I'd say to watch yourself and don't fall for anything.
2006-12-25 04:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by ravensfan172003 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I lived in England (specifically London) for much of my 20s. I'm from the New York City area. As with any large city, you just have to be smart. I don't think London is any more dangerous than any other large city. In fact, I usually felt safer there than in New York for the most part.
I traveled extensively throughout London and England (hell, all over Europe) during the time I lived abroad, often by myself. I never felt threatened in any way but I also was just conscious about where I went and when. Basic common sense really is the most important thing (stay in well-lit areas after dark, watch where you keep your wallet, be careful of going out drinking/pubbing if you are on your own...in otherwords don't get stumbling drunk if there is no one to watch your back! Stuff like that)
Have a wonderful time! London is great!!!
2006-12-25 04:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by Enij 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just use plain common sense , be street-wise and you'll be perfectly fine. Londoners generally dont approach strangers and keep themselves to themselves..so just be a little careful if anyone tries to "chat you up".
London is no more dangerous for a single woman than any other large city in the world, and considerably safer than most.
2006-12-26 01:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be streetwise as you would be back home. Keep personal belongings i.e. money etc. inside your jacket. Don't accept lifts from strangers. Only use licenced taxi cabs (black London cabs). Stay in well lit areas, if travelling back to your hotel late at night use a taxi.
Keep your purse close to your body on busy tube trains. Don't accept drinks from strangers and never leave your drink unattended.
I am a Londoner by birth. This advice I give my daughter.
2006-12-25 10:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by lollipoppett2005 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Just take a cab to places that you want to go to. I did it. I went to the Ripper tour it was awesome in the White chapel area. During the daytime it's not bad. I wouldn't go venturing out on a street by yourself at night though in any city or town that you are unfamiliar with. As long as you stick with the taxis you will be okay.
2006-12-26 01:11:56 · answer #5 · answered by queenmaeve172000 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are travelling for pleasure, then be cautious with your money and precious items dear. Else, if you are travelling on obligation or for professionnal reasons, then dress up conviniently to fight back cold! ;-)
In both cases i'd advise you to dress up casually, and not much , or discreet, or else none at all, of jewellery. That is, keep a low profile. That could help you pass unnoticed and have your trip quite safely. Bon voyage!
2006-12-25 04:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
in simple terms be streetwise as you would be back domicile. shop own assets i.e. money etc. interior your jacket. do no longer settle for lifts from strangers. in basic terms use licenced taxi cabs (black London cabs). stay in properly lit areas, if vacationing back on your lodge late at nighttime use a taxi. shop your handbag close to on your physique on busy tube trains. do no longer settle for beverages from strangers and in no way leave your drink unattended. i'm a Londoner by employing beginning. this suggestion I supply my daughter.
2016-10-06 00:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by lininger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry dear im sure Germans wont throw air raids...world war II is long gone...all u have to do to stay safe is do whatever u would normally do in a corwded and large city...keep tight to your purse or wallet, if you think someone looks starnge or suspicious, walk away from them, and try not to go out alone when it gets dark....(if u must u must but just dont talk to anyone who looks like he has just beat up a parole officer, is a drug dealer, or has just bgeen released from jail *wink*)...enjoy London Dear
2006-12-25 05:56:38 · answer #8 · answered by Deeown s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its extremly dangerous!!! Terrorists!!!!German Bombing raids!!! And Jack the Ripper!!! Dont go you are sure to be tortured and killed! you should stay home and lock yourself in your room and never come out! The world is SCARY!!!! dont go out and nothing will ever happen to you....Save yourself! Hide in your closet......Im being facetious of course, dont be rediculous its perfectly fine.
2006-12-25 04:16:56 · answer #9 · answered by aronlamerson 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Extremely. Please travel with some companions.
2006-12-25 04:05:03 · answer #10 · answered by zoomat4580 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋