There are heaps of suggestions for women travelling on their own – I trip over them a lot on twitter, but I came across these ones by Alexis Grant, and I thought – Now that IS helpful. Read her full article for more detail on these – here is the summary:
If you’re about to embark on a solo trip or are thinking about traveling alone (Go! Go!), here are nine tips to make your trek the best it can be:
1. Befriend local women.
2. Book a bed for the first night.
3. Only bring what you can easily carry.
4. Carry food.
5. Also carry a book.
6. Expect to pay more than couples.
7. Look for roommates.
8. Consider wearing a (fake) wedding ring.
9. Make an effort to be friendly.
Have you traveled alone? If so, Visit Alexis website and add your tips in the comments.
Another handy tip is to take a good look at what the local women are wearing and copy their style. The women love it and will often approach you, thus making tip #1 much easier!