{"id":97193245,"date":"2017-12-13T18:23:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T18:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97193245"},"modified":"2017-12-13T22:19:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-13T22:19:09","slug":"traveling-solo-woman-safety-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/traveling-solo-woman-safety-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Traveling Solo as a Woman"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keep reading for our list of the “Top 5 Safest Destinations for Solo Women Travelers” and essential safety tips for traveling alone.<\/p>\n

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Traveling solo can be the ultimate way to fully indulge yourself. You have the opportunity to immerse yourself in new surroundings, cultures, and activities without the preferences of a traveling companion getting in the way. Traveling alone allows you\u00a0to give in to your impulse decisions, change plans last minute, and basically do what you want, when you want.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, travel issues such as safety, loneliness, and other potential risks mean it’s important to prepare as much as possible and use common sense throughout your trip. This guide will talk about how to properly prepare for your solo adventure, how to know what to bring or where to go, as well as some common beginner mistakes you should avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparing for Your Solo Adventure<\/h2>\n

As a solo traveler, you’ll need to do some pretty extensive planning to ensure you have a safe, smooth trip. Fortunately, we live in a time where technology can give us access to some really awesome tools. You can use your smartphone or tablet before or during your trip to utilize some <\/span>helpful apps<\/span><\/a> that will make solo traveling a breeze.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help keep you organized when planning your trip, you should consider making a <\/span>checklist<\/span><\/a> of all the important things you have to remember. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the main things you need to consider when planning your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finances<\/span><\/h3>\n

Whether you’re going to be gone for a few days or a few months, traveling costs money. One of the best things you can do for yourself, and your bank account, is to start planning as soon as possible. It’s important to organize your finances and figure out how much you can really spend on the trip. This includes any bills you may need to pay while you’re gone. Furthermore, it could be beneficial to break your trip down into financial categories like flights, dining, excursions, etc. to really fine-tune your <\/span>travel budget<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

As a solo traveler, you won’t have additional people to help pay for things if money gets tight. With that in mind, here are three main areas where you’ll really need to consider your spending habits:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Lodging:<\/b> Traveling alone means having no one to split lodging costs with. Because of this, accommodation expenses can quickly add up. To avoid these expenses, you should consider looking into options like Airbnb or other services that allow you to rent out a room in a house. This is generally a cheaper option than a hotel. However, if you do choose to stay in a hotel, opt for one that doesn’t have extra accommodations you don’t really need.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Airfare:<\/b> If you plan far enough ahead, you can usually find a good deal on airfare. It’s important to look at flights during times of fare drops or sales to really snag a great deal. Unfortunately, sometimes more affordable flights have inconveniences like longer layovers, so it’s up to you to decide what’s worth the cost.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Transportation:<\/b> It can be tempting to utilize a taxi or ride-sharing service in an unfamiliar place in order to make sure you get where you want to go. However, these costs can quickly add up. One of the best and cheapest modes of transportation? Walking! Not only do you spend no money, but you get to see and experience things you wouldn’t get to if you were being driven around.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Additionally, it’s important to let your bank know where you’re going and how long you’ll be there to avoid having your card use viewed as suspicious by the bank. While traveling, you should consider storing a backup card or cash in a separate place in case your primary card or cash gets lost or stolen.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Health & Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Taking precautions to ensure your health and safety are properly taken care of is one of the most important things you’ll need to do as a solo traveler. With that in mind, you should ensure you get any vaccinations that are required for where you’re traveling to. Additionally, you might want to consider looking into international health insurance so you can rest assured that you’ll be covered if you get sick or injured on your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

    One of the most important things you need to do as a solo traveler is to <\/span>inform someone of your travel plans.<\/b> If something happens and you don’t get to your destination safely, someone at home needs to be aware of where you were coming from as well as your transportation information. This person should also have copies of your photo ID, health insurance information, and your passport. Additionally, you need to keep this person up-to-date on any changes you make in your plans along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Important Information for Women Travelers<\/span><\/h3>\n

    When choosing your destinations, it’s a good idea to do some research on local laws and customs. This can come in handy when you’re speaking with locals or trying to get information while traveling. Additionally, you should have the contact information for US\u00a0Embassy and emergency services on you at all times during your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Trip Arrangements<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Once you begin planning your trip, there are a few important things you should consider doing ahead of time. These may include:<\/span><\/p>\n