Comments on: 10 Essential Tips for Solo Girls in Dubious Places

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By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:28:08 +0000

This is an excellent list, thanks Dana. It is very sensible advice.

Just one comment on number 9. Calling someone a pig is much more offensive in some cultures than others. I would hesitate before using this in a Muslim country, for example. You may come out looking worse than the person you are trying to insult.

I guess I would add one last point: know as much as possible about the customs of the place you are going. That is valid for any traveller though, not just solo women, isn't it?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:57:57 +0000

This is a very insightful post. And I definitely agree with number 2. A friend of mine had the same sitch. Not looking like a tourist is the key.

By: travmonkey

travmonkey — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:25:33 +0000

Thanks Amy,

I agree with your point on tours. But also think that sometimes you don't need to use a tour as you can do it yourself. It's just a case of knowing where, when and what's best for you.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:59:30 +0000

I think they are very good tips and that women should not be put off at the prospect of travelling alone. I went away for five months on my own to SE Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Africa but did take one simple precaution in SE Asia and Africa – I travelled as part of a tour.

If you are apprehensive about travelling alone in a certain part of the world just book yourself on a tour and you'll find yourself travelling with a range of people and also with a guide who can tell you more about the countries you are in and do's and don'ts in those places. I definitely felt safer as part of a group and it meant I didn't have to miss out on seeing SE Asia and Africa.

By: travmonkey

travmonkey — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:11:34 +0000

Thanks Natasha, a great, straight forward but helpful article by Dana. Good to see a female view point on solo traveling, it can be quite daunting for anyone if you have never done it before.

TravMonkey

By: Natasha

Natasha — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:06:36 +0000

Excellent ten tips I think Very straight forward and useful, and I agree with each and every one of them. Being stubborn about your so called feminist beliefs like "I can wear very tight and revealing cloths becasue I can, and no one will stop me." often get girls into trouble. I've seen it happen. Besides, I think it is always a good idea to respect the culture of the country you're visiting, and that will definitely get you on the right track with the locals, who'd be overjoyed to help you. So yes thanks a bunch for the article. Keep up the good work!