Female solo travel has become a popular pastime. That’s because women want to see the world -- and they sure as heck don’t want to wait for the perfect opportunity to do so.
That said, there’s an art to going it alone. Check out these 12 tips for safe international solo travel. You’ll be checking off your bucket list destinations in no time.
Do your research.
When it comes to solo travel, research is key. While we often think of the requisite Google search as that perfect first resource, there’s an even better way to start this process.
"Get in touch with the tourism bureau and let them know that you are coming alone,” says Theresa St. John, a seasoned solo traveler and contributor to Vacation Rental Travels magazine. “They will have suggestions of safe places in general as well as safe hotels. They want you to come visit, so they will do whatever they can to make your planning process feel comfortable, inviting and welcoming.”
After you’ve done this, you can use the information you’ve compiled to venture out into a general Google search. And guess what? You won’t be blindsided by misleading data that may or may not be correct (thanks to your friends at the tourism bureau).