If you’ve always wanted to travel alone, but are afraid to embark on an adventure, come check out my tips. If you follow it correctly, your experience will be great.
Gone are the days when women traveling alone were synonymous with taking unnecessary risks or fearing moments of fear and panic. Today, it is increasingly common for women to venture around the world alone, and this is great – after all, traveling is good and this can be an even more interesting experience.
As with other types of outings, such as family and group travel, women traveling alone can also take great pleasure in discovering new cultures and environments, discovering other cuisines, relieving the stressful mental burden of the routine and creating friendships and ties with very different places. different in the world.
Still, to have a greater sense of security, a woman traveling alone needs to take certain precautions to avoid suffering any kind of danger or risk, even more so if this trip happens in another country, which may have a macho or closed culture for women.
We have gathered tips that will help women traveling alone to live unforgettable experiences. Check out!
Reasons to travel alone: they respond
Before we talk about the care and points of attention needed for a woman traveling alone, we want to share some really cool data with you.
People who like to travel alone have pointed out the main reasons for embarking on tours with this profile:
freedom to do what you want (35%);
lack of company (22%);
opportunities for inner connection (18%);
opportunity to make new friends (12%).
If you have a curious spirit inside you and eager to live new experiences, we are sure that reading the results of the study inspired you to pack your bags and leave for one of the listed destinations, right?
So, read on for 6 essential tips before you hit the road!
Woman traveling alone: 6 essential tips
For those who already know or want to know the magic of traveling alone, we have separated 6 important tips to take into account, if you are a woman willing to explore new territories.
1. Do a lot of research on the destination
Any traveler needs to know the travel destination they will visit well. It is essential to study some points, such as the local culture, the habits of that people, security in the main cities and even the means of transport that can be used to get to the place.
With a previous study, it is possible to decide, for example, if it is more strategic to travel by car, bus or plane.
This is important because it allows the traveler to arrive at the place with relatively great knowledge, which makes him better understand some of the reasons for the locals to act in a certain way.
For a woman traveling alone, this knowledge is even more essential, because it can help her avoid putting herself in unpleasant situations.
This is not usually a problem in Brazil, because regional culture does not influence relations with women as much and, in general, Brazilian women have a certain freedom when it comes to moving from one point to another. But in some countries around the world, women are heard and respected only if they are in the presence of their husbands or male relatives. Therefore, traveling there alone may not be a good option.
In some cultures in the Middle East, for example, women cannot be responsible for their finances, negotiate prices and not even move unaccompanied.
To find out if the travel destination adopts this type of behavior, it is necessary to invest in a lot of previous research to make a complete trip planning.
If he is not, a woman who wants to travel alone can consider making this trip in a group, facilitated by a travel agency, or can opt for quieter national destinations, such as Gramado, Curitiba or Balneário Camboriú.
2. Consider the location of the accommodation
The lodging is usually the place to return to after a full day full of activities and fun. In such cases, the traveler wants a peaceful environment, where he can recharge his batteries and arrive safely, no matter what time of day.
Anywhere in the world can have its risks and insecurities, from small cities to megacities, like New York.
To avoid inconvenience related to accommodation, the ideal is to research your location, in order to find out if the region is considered dangerous, if it has a good location, if there is easy access to public transport and what the rooms are like.
In general, hotels and abroad maintain pages on the Internet with complete information about the accommodation profile and location, in addition to the services offered.
Generally, in the hostel mode, rooms are usually shared. In the case of women traveling alone, it may be interesting to find out if the rooms offer separation by gender (female or male) or if they are mixed environments.
From there, the woman can decide whether she wants to share accommodation with people of the other sex or if she prefers a more reserved environment, which can also be safer.
3. Plan the itinerary and travel itineraries
Imagine that one of the main attractions of the selected destination is in a region considered unsafe by everyone. This is an unmissable attraction that should not be missed by travelers. What to do, then? Plan, plan and plan is the solution!
If there is any less secure region in the travel destination, the ideal is to organize the entire itinerary and travel itinerary according to that location.
Always visit more risky places during the day, as sunlight can inhibit the action of malicious people. Do not take valuables on these tours and carry only the essentials so as not to suffer any kind of inconvenience on your adventure.
When the night begins to fall, plan to be well away from the place, preferably in the vicinity of your accommodation.
We know that it is impossible to guarantee that nothing bad will happen, but we are sure that, with some care, it is possible to minimize the risks and make the trip go smoothly.
4. Avoid moving with very bulky luggage
Luggage is an important part of anyone’s trip. However, when traveling unaccompanied (and this is true for women, but also for men), it is necessary to pay attention to the volume of bags.
Imagine that the person is at the airport and has to use the toilet. If this suitcase is too bulky, she will have to leave the luggage under she will have to leave the luggage in the care of an unknown person, subject to theft or even to the placing of some illegal material in her luggage.
Another situation: imagine that the best way to get to the accommodation is by public transport. Now, imagine carrying a heavy, bulky suitcase amid stairs, wagons, seats and other people.
Bulky luggage can also draw attention and make it necessary to ask for help from other people, because it is not easy to carry everything on your own. In addition, this luggage can also reduce mobility, making it take a long time to travel a certain distance.
To avoid all this, the secret is to assemble a suitcase intelligently, giving preference to versatile and light bulky clothes. If you can put everything in a backpack or hand luggage, even better!
5. Take group outings
As much as the purpose of the trip is to spend time in your own company, it can be interesting to do some group tours, which allow you to meet new people and explore places that would be more risky for a woman traveling alone.
The Recoleta Cemetery, for example, is in Buenos Aires and is home to famous tombs, such as that of Evita Perón. Some people may fear going there alone, but the guided tour enriches the traveler with information and removes any unnecessary fear.
6. Warn friends and family
Even if the trip is made without anyone, it is important to warn family, friends and close people about the destination that will be visited.
Give them information about flights and itineraries, in addition to passing data from the selected accommodation as soon as you complete your hotel search, in the travel planning stage.
So, if anything happens, they will know where to start looking.
Now you can choose your next destination and enjoy! Tell me where you want to travel!
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