Tips for Women Who Love Travelling Solo : Grasshopper

Gargi Mishra 21-02-2020 05:28 PM Tips

When you travel alone, you feel freedom in its real sense. There is no better way to let go of all the worries than spending some quality time with ourselves. Solo travelling has become a common hobby among people as it allows one to explore more and try new things. We understand the biggest concern of a woman who travels alone is safety. So here we bring you a few tips you can follow to travel safely alone.

Stay Informed and Prepared

Always research and gather as much information as you can about the place you are visiting. Plan the trip well ahead. Know the basics of the languages used and dressing. Dress appropriately to avoid too much attention. Blend in, talk to the families and other women that are tourists there. Talk to the locals to know more about the place, but stay away from anyone who you feel looks suspicious.

Keep Your Friends at Home Updated

Always stay in the area of network and stay connected to the people you trust. Always keep them updated as to where you and where you are going to. If you meet up new people, tell your people back at home about them and send them a group photograph. So that they always are updated about your location and the people you are with.

Pack Light and Know Where your Stuff is

Pack light, only the things you really need. Extra baggage would only add to the trouble and kill all the joy of the trip. It also increases the risk of theft. Speaking of which, always stay diligent and keep an eye on your stuff. Theft is a common crime anywhere you go.

Know The Right Sort

Do not let the suspicious strangers know you are travelling alone. Do not wear anything that screams tourists. Always tell them you are waiting for someone, family or friend. Look confident, even when you are not. Your confused expressions can attract the wrong sorts. Do not share your accommodation details to just anyone, only tell the people who need to know where you are staying.

Plan Your Itinerary Well

Plan your itinerary in such a way that you have to travel mostly during the day. No matter how safe a place might be, roaming in the dark could still be unsafe. One never knows what might occur, plus roaming around in the dark alone has never made sense. If you do want to explore the nightlife of the city, it is best to stay in the areas fairly crowded. Do not walk through empty or dark streets.