Solo Female Travellers Reveal Their 10 Best Travel Tips

Solo female traveling is becoming bigger with each passing year. Although not exactly a trend, but rather a personal choice, going solo on a lengthy trip, especially to Asian countries, still shocks most people, both male and female. How many of you have gone on a solo trip to a foreign country and got the usual ‘wow, you are so brave’ comment? I bet most of you, if not all. It is still considered dangerous for women to venture out ‘into the wild’ all alone as if the world was full of predators. Nevertheless, traveling alone requires certain skills and there are things you should think about while on the go. Here are 10 best travel tips from female solo travelers that will help you on your journey.

Safety first

Get yourself prepared for the new place you’re visiting. Staying connected and online can make all the difference – a local Sim-card will not only give you access to the Internet with its messengers and online maps, but also safe taxis (like Uber), online ticket booking, and emergency calls if you happen to get in trouble. For those of you who love trekking solo – invest in a satellite GPS phone that will keep you connected even without the cellular service. Buy a topographical map before you go on a trip to get familiar with the area.

Always trust your gut

Women have amazing intuition and should use it fully on a trip. While traveling, you will meet all kinds of people and visit various places. Not always the meet-ups are planned and the places are well-lit. If you don’t feel comfortable about something – skip that alley, ditch the suspicious stranger, excuse yourself from a shady party. In other words, do what your gut tells you to! If it’s right, you’ll avoid a bad situation, and if it’s wrong – you’ll miss on some experience, but you’ll be safe and sound in the end.

Interact with locals

After all, this is what travelling is all about, right? Other countries are like other planets with cultures different from yours, where beautiful unusual languages are spoken and customs are practiced like you’ve never ever seen before. Interacting with the locals is the only way to really get to know the culture of the country you’re visiting. You should also interact with other travellers as you might find a like-minded travel companion or even a friend for a lifetime.

Seek pro help for a breathtaking experience

Tour companies are not all about crowded travels – they can do female solo trips, too! If you are seeking an individualized experience with a twist (like learn photo while you’re at it or learn to cook local food) you might as well seek some pro help that will prepare a planned trip that will meet all your specific needs. You can also join women-only groups to meet like-minded companions and potential friends. Companies like Damesly and Wild Women Expeditions will help you with that.