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The Basics 

These are some basic tips you can use as a traveler, whether flying solo or 
with a friend.



  1. Learn about the local culture. One sure way to stick out 
    and possibly anger or offend those in your destination country is to not bother 
    to learn anything about the locals before you arrive. You can also ask others 
    who have traveled there about what areas to avoid and how you better keep 
    yourself safe.

  2. Don’t advertise that you’re a tourist. Walking around with 
    a camera on your neck while sporting an American flag t-shirt won’t exactly help 
    you to blend in while you’re sightseeing in most countries. Try not to make it 
    glaringly obvious that you’re on vacation and you don’t know your way around. 
    The less you look like a tourist, the less likely you are to be a target for 
    theft.

  3. Avoid flashy clothes and electronics. In many places in the 
    world, walking around with expensive cell phones, handbags and iPods is 
    commonplace. But you should be wary when traveling to parts of the world where 
    these kind of fancy electronics and clothing aren’t the norm. They’ll just make 
    you look like a desirable target for petty crime, so leave them at home if 
    possible.

  4. Know the area. Before leaving on your trip, do some 
    research, whether it’s on the Internet or in a travel guide. Learn what areas 
    might be dangerous for a solo traveler, where pickpocketing is most common, and 
    some general safety tips for your destination so you’ll have a heads up when you 
    arrive.

  5. Always carry a little cash with you. While you certainly 
    shouldn’t be toting around large amounts of cash, carrying a small amount with 
    you at all times can help you get out of a hairy situation if you need to. If 
    you feel threatened, having cash will allow you to take a cab or duck into a 
    restaurant to order coffee and quickly get out of the situation.

  6. Copy important documents. Before you leave for your trip, 
    make sure to copy all of your important travel documents like your ID, passport, 
    credit cards and travel itineraries so that if something happens to the 
    original, it will be much easier to get a replacement.

  7. Make sure someone knows where you are. Before you leave on 
    your trip, leave family members with a rough copy of your itinerary. Letting 
    others know when you are leaving, where you plan to stay, and when you should 
    return will help them to locate you if something should happen.

  8. Make friends. You may have left home alone, but that 
    doesn’t mean that you have to spend your entire trip as a loner. Make friends 
    with the locals or meet other travelers at your hotel or hostel. Who knows, you 
    could have some great experiences and maybe even make a lifelong friend.

  9. Listen to your instincts. If you find yourself thinking 
    that a situation just isn’t quite right or that a person seems disingenuous, 
    chances are good that you might be right. Your instinctive feelings are meant to 
    keep you out of harms way, to try to pay attention to what they’re telling 
    you.

  10. Always carry a means of communication. Whether it’s a cell 
    phone or a calling card, always keep a way to call home or for help handy. Keep 
    it separate from your other valuables so that if those are stolen you’ll still 
    be able to ring a cab and get replacements for your lost valuables.

  11. Buy something from a local store. Want to blend in? Try 
    making a purchase from a local grocery store. The local bag will make you look 
    more like a native and is much less likely to be stolen than an expensive purse 
    or day pack.

  12. Read up on local laws and customs. Just because you’re a 
    visitor and not a native doesn’t mean you’re above local laws and customs. Read 
    up on these before you go to avoid any possible trouble. Sometimes even things 
    you think are innocuous other might be grossly offensive and even illegal in 
    other parts of the world.

  13. Learn the basics of the local language. While it’s likely 
    that you’ll be able to find at least a few people in your destination country 
    that speak your language you certainly shouldn’t count on it. Before you leave, 
    learn basic words and phrases to help you hail a cab, order food, make 
    purchases, and do other basic day to day activities so you won’t be overcharged 
    or cause yourself to stick out too badly as a tourist.

  14. Don’t reveal too much personal information. While you do 
    want to get to know new people that you meet along your travels, you also want 
    to be careful about revealing too much of your personal information before you 
    know the person well. If you feel like you’re being grilled on your personal 
    details, steer the conversation in another direction or get out of it 
    altogether.
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Lodging and Travel 

Transportation and hotels are likely to be a big part of any trip, so make 
sure you take the necessary precautions when traveling alone to ensure your 
safety.



  1. Safeguard your room. When you check into your hotel there 
    are a number of things you can do to make sure your stay will be as safe as 
    possible. First, make sure your room number is given to you discretely so other 
    ill-intentioned persons won’t be able to easily locate you. Also, try to avoid 
    staying in ground floor rooms where windows and doors can easily be broken into. 
    Finally, bring a small rubber doorstop with you to help prevent intruders from 
    entering your room.

  2. Keep your hotel’s phone number and address on you. You 
    don’t want to end up stranded in a foreign country with no way to get back to 
    your hotel. Keep your hotel’s business 
    card
     with you so you can show it to the cab driver if you don’t speak the 
    language and have the number handy so you can call if you need to.

  3. Don’t order room service on the doorknob hang tag. Ordering 
    room service for one on the outside of your door might be convenient, but it 
    also advertises that you’re staying in a room alone and what time you expect 
    someone to be knocking on the door so you’ll be willing to open it. If you want 
    room service, make the call from your room instead.

  4. Only take licensed taxis. Don’t just take a ride from any 
    old taxi if you can help it. Look for drivers that are licensed to be taxi 
    drivers. You’ll be less likely to get ripped off and more likely to arrive at 
    your destination safely.

  5. Lock your suitcase. If you’re going to be leaving your 
    luggage in the hold of a bus or in your hotel room, make it less tempting for 
    thieves by locking it. It won’t stop someone from slashing it if they really 
    want what’s inside, but it will help reduce the temptation of theft if it’s less 
    convenient to get into your bag.

  6. Ask the concierge. Not sure where it’s safe for a single 
    person to go to lunch or take a stroll? Ask the hotel concierge to give you 
    recommendations and help you safely navigate around the city. He or she will be 
    able to tell you about safe sightseeing as well as make recommendations to 
    improve your visit.

  7. Book at least one night in advance. Many people hate taking 
    trips with set itineraries, but when you’re traveling alone it’s usually a good 
    idea to have at least the first night of your trip booked in advance. This way, 
    you’ll know there will be room for you and you’ll know exactly where you’re 
    heading when you arrive.

  8. Use the do not disturb signs. It’s best when you’re 
    traveling alone not to encourage anyone to enter your room, not even the 
    cleaning staff. That isn’t to say that they can’t be trusted, but while they’re 
    cleaning the room they could leave the door open, allowing anyone to come in. 
    After all, they don’t know what the person staying there looks like. Hang the do 
    not disturb sign from your door and get fresh towels from the front desk if you 
    need them instead.
Traveling alone can be a rewarding and exciting experience, as it forces you 
 to make new friends and allows you to make your own agendas without worrying 
about what someone else wants to do. Unfortunately, traveling solo can also be dangerous if 
you don’t take the appropriate precautions. Use these 40 or so tips to help keep 
your next solo adventure safe and happy. 
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For Women 

Unfortunately, women often face special challenges when traveling alone that 
men might not. Here are some tips to make traveling alone less daunting.



  1. Acknowledge your boundaries. While you want to fit in with 
    the culture and people of your destination, realize that you might have 
    different boundaries. If you don’t feel comfortable in a situation, no matter 
    how normal it is where you’re visiting, don’t do it. Its better to be 
    embarrassed than end up hurt.

  2. Dress conservatively. Wearing tight or revealing clothes 
    might fly in some places, but in many it will get you unwanted and possibly 
    aggressive attention from men. Take your cues on how to dress from the local 
    women. If they don’t show their legs, you probably shouldn’t either, or you 
    could be inviting something you don’t want.

  3. Respect the culture of your destination. In many places 
    that you will visit, there are simply different norms about how women should act 
    and dress. While you don’t have to lose yourself completely in these, you should 
    try to respect these to the best of your abilities. It will make life much 
    easier for you, and prevent unwanted attention.

  4. Don’t invite trouble. You might get away with grabbing 
    a beer
     at a bar alone at home or flirting shamelessly with men you meet, but 
    in an unfamiliar place you could be getting yourself into trouble. Remember that 
    sometimes visiting another country alone means giving up some of the freedoms 
    you might have enjoyed at home. It could be a small price to pay to avoid 
    getting hurt.

  5. Wear a wedding ring. Don’t want men to see you as a single 
    woman even if you are? Try wearing a wedding ring. It will make you look less 
    available and drive away some unwanted suitors.

  6. Always walk with others at night. In general, it’s a good 
    idea to apply this rule no matter where you are, but it can be especially 
    important when you’re traveling in an unfamiliar city. Find other travelers or 
    trusted locals to help you get home or if you need to, suck it up and pay for a 
    taxi toget back to yor hotel.

  7. Keep your guard up. While you don’t want to be rude to 
    those who could be potential friends, be wary of others when traveling alone. 
    Keep your guard up when in intimidating or crowded places.

  8. Take cues from local women. Not sure how to dress or avoid 
    untoward comments from men? Watch the local women to see what they do. Often you 
    can pick up a few tricks that can make your trip more comfortable and that will 
    make you look less like a tourist.

  9. Be alert. When walking through even crowded streets make 
    sure to keep an eye out for anyone that could be following you or appears to be 
    behaving abnormally. If you feel uncomfortable, get out of the situation 
    immediately, don’t wait until it’s too late to do something.

  10. Don’t worry about overreacting. If you feel unsafe or that 
    you’re under attack, don’t worry about running, screaming, or getting out of a 
    situation as quickly as possible. It’s better to look foolish than to end up 
    getting hurt by a less than friendly native.
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Protecting Your Valuables 

While losing your valuables isn’t the end of the world, it sure can ruin a 
what would have otherwise been a great trip. Use these tips to help keep your 
stuff safe while you’re away from home.



  1. Be wary of people approaching you. This isn’t to say that 
    you shouldn’t make friends when you’re traveling alone, only that you should be 
    very careful when being approached by people on the street. Many times thieves 
    devise stories to distract you while you’re being robbed, so be on the lookout 
    for anyone you feel might be trying to pull the wool over your eyes.

  2. Research petty crime. Some destinations are known for their 
    proliferation of pickpockets, thieves and scam artists. Find out statistics 
    beforehand through a government or independent research site or ask other 
    travelers about their experiences so you’ll know what to expect and the level of 
    vigilance you should have.

  3. Hide your valuables. Don’t walk around with your wallet, 
    purse or money belt in plain view. Hide them inside a jacket, shirt, shawl or 
    under your clothes. You don’t have to make them inconvenient to access for 
    yourself, but you also don’t want to be advertising their location to potential 
    thieves.

  4. Split up cash and credit cards. When traveling, alone or 
    otherwise, it’s always a good idea to keep at least some of your money and 
    credit cards separate. This way, if you do lose one set you’ll have another to 
    fall back on and your trip won’t be disrupted as heavily.

  5. Keep your bags close to you and closed. If you’re walking 
    around with a bag during the day, make sure to keep it on your arm, looped 
    around your leg, or otherwise in your possession throughout your sightseeing. 
    This makes it much more difficult for thieves to snatch and ensures that you 
    won’t forget it somewhere either.

  6. Have spares. When bringing valuables like credit cards, 
    medications, and cash along, you should always have a backup supply stored 
    somewhere separately. You don’t want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with 
    no way to pay your bills or take important medications.

  7. Use the hotel safe. If you’re worried about leaving 
    valuables like cameras, laptops and jewelry unattended in your hotel room, then 
    lock them up in the hotel safe. It might take a little extra time, but it can be 
    worth the hassle if you don’t have to deal with stolen goods.

  8. Never leave luggage unattended. While it might be a pain to 
    drag your clunky luggage 
    with you everywhere you go, even that quick bathroom break, leaving it alone is 
    just asking for it to get stolen. Always keep your belongings with you or at 
    least within your line of sight when you’re traveling.

  9. Be careful about using ATMs. Solo travelers should be wary 
    about removing money from an ATM. Try to only withdraw cash from machines during 
    the day and in areas where there are other people around.
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