We cannot deny it that there are single travelers who are actually looking for a partner which is one mission for their trip. So, whether you are looking for your soul mate or is just having fun by meeting fellow single travelers, you have to make sure that you are safe while having fun. Here are some tips that you need to take note of.
1. Use apps. Apps like Tinder will let you find other people who are interested to date or meet new friends. Just adjust the settings to find someone close to your area. With this app, you will be given the chance to know the person more before actually meeting him or her in person.
2. Be informed about the area. It is important that you know the culture of the place especially when it comes to dating and meeting new people. You'll never know, you might get into trouble if you are not aware of the area's do's and don'ts. So, do your assignment before you start looking for someone to date. You can also try to learn basic terms in their language as suggested by Trip Base.
3. Avoid romance scams. Because of the internet, many people have the chance to meet others using it but you have to make sure that you are talking to a real person and that you will not be scammed. Once the other end starts asking for money, end the communication at once because there are a lot of unscrupulous individuals who target those who are desperately searching for legitimate relationships. Other scammers might even send you a gift that is illegal in their country and will get you arrested.
4. Do not be too excited, use your head. Being in a new place and seeing new faces might excite you but don't let it put your guard down. Always use your head and not your heart because remember, you are in a place that is not familiar to you. If you did your assignment in researching about the area, it would be easier for you to be safe. But you also need to trust your sixth sense and your instinct.
5. Be cautious and alert. Even if you are dating with someone in a public place, make sure that you don't leave your drink unattended and you don’t turn your back because a drink is easily spiked. When meeting someone in the hotel, meet that person in the lobby and inform the hotel about where you are heading and what time you will get back. Aside from that, you can also tell your friends or family about it, Victoria Wolf, a foreign service officer with the US State Department said in an interview with J. Keith van Straaten of The Points Guy.
Sometimes, one really has to go around the world just to find their soul mate and many has succeeded doing this but make sure that you will take note of the tips we have given above because it's not easy to get a broken heart and it is even harder to be scammed and to risk your own life.
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