Regardless whether you're a man or a woman, travelling alone has its pros and cons. You get to know yourself more, travel at your own pace, and test your limits. At today's age, it should be unacceptable that women are more prone to dangers than men. Even if unfair, it is better to be safe than sorry so here are tips on how to be safe when travelling alone.
Start at the Hotel
It is important that you are safe where you are staying. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the layout of the hotel as well as the emergency exits. Additional precautions is to avoid letting people know you are alone in your room. It usually attracts criminals knowing that you will be alone. Also, when checking in avoid putting your full first name and just use your initial instead, also skip checking the Mrs/Miss/Mr box as to not let people know who may have access to the check-in sheet know you're a woman, alone in her room.
Take Advantage of the Daylight
Public places will be deserted at night, some tourist help desks will be close, and there won't be a lot of people around for you to ask directions from so always take advantage of the day.
Take Care of your Documents
Keep your documents close to you by putting it somewhere you can easily access like a money belt. Always keep copies of your documents in the hotel and one that you bring, at least, in case of emergencies you already have a copy of your passport number, credit cards, etc.
Research
In the U.S., you won't have that much problems with regulations against women unlike in the Middle East where they are stricter when it comes to women.
Write it Down
In today's age of smart phones, writing everything down seems like a traditional idea but it helps. In writing you won't run out of battery or internet. Always bring with you're a written address to show to cab drivers where you're heading.
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