10 Travel Tips for Women

Women travelers are common nowadays. Some societies outside the US are still dominated by males so single female travelers are sometimes met with more attention than they should. These travel tips could ensure comfort and safety to women.

1. Avoid traveling alone. Go with some friends and relatives.
2. Include a small sewing kit and first aid kit in your luggage. Make sure that you have extra buttons and indigestion tablets.
3. Stay in hotels that give good service and security. Choose accommodations that are located in well-lighted and easily accessible areas. Acquire a list of telephone numbers of the local police, hospital, and fire station for emergency.
4. Divide your monies and place them in pockets of your different bags. For safety measure, have your passport and other important documents photocopied, and also put them in separate pockets.
5. Always carry a roll of toilet paper or a box of tissues inside your bag. Some public toilets are not hygienic in other parts of the world.
6. Females going alone to bars or pubs are sometimes mistaken for hookers. Go with an escort or with a group.
7. Avoid making smiling or accepting drinks from strange men. Even a simple eye contact may appear like an invitation to some males.
8. Wear a poker face whenever witnessing different practice from different culture. Do not show your dismay or distaste when you see male foreigners start acting chivalrously or chauvinist-like, especially in public.
9. Dress like the locals do, as much as possible. Otherwise, you’ll always stick out like a sore thumb. But if jeans and t-shirt were accepted, dress casually so you’ll be comfortable.
10. Do not let traveling ruin your diet. When you go to parties, bring a clutch bag instead of a shoulder bag. You cannot over-eat because you cannot carry a plate and a glass in one hand. Eat more fresh fruits and drink lots of water.

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