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Our Top 5 Safety Travel Tips
01. Get Travel Insurance, always.
Repeat after us, never, ever, ever travel without insurance. Having access and coverage to medical care abroad really makes a difference in life or death situations. The insurance we use is SafetyWing.
02. Share your Location.
Stay in constant communication with your people and share your location through Whatsapp, Find my Friends or the Life360 app.
02. Wear a Cross-Body Purse.
And never take it off! Don’t put your purse on the floor, don’t hang it on your chain, don’t put it on the table. Buy a purse that is comfy enough to wear on your body at all times. We like this one.
04. Trust your Gut!!!
Your intuition is your best friend. When something feels off, it’s because something is off. Listen to that little voice in your head and that literal gut feeling in your belly.
05. Be kind…of a witch.
In an uncomfortable situation? Try to exit with grace. Grace isn’t working? Flip a table and walk out. YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
Safety Apps to Download Now
Avoid getting lost with Google Maps offline. This is a life saver when you don’t have access to Wi-Fi.
Let your family and friends keep tabs on your whereabouts and your safety through Life360!
Instant access to safety services and resources, from voice activated SOS Buttom to fake calls.
Find how safe wherever you are is in real time from your phone or watch with this app.
Find friends and a community of like-minded travelers in Facebook groups and communities!
Find a local female host to show you around in many destinations around the world!
There’s safety in numbers! Join group tours and activities in GetYourGuide.
Keep your personal data safe while making online purchases abroad.
Our favorite Solo-Female-Friendly
Travel Destinations
Alexa’s Favorites
Mexico City:
The "New York City" of Latin America! Mexico City is both bougie and humble. Eat breakfast at a local market in the morning then have dinner at a 7-course chef's table. It's all about the food!
Puerto Vallarta:
Forget the all-inclusive resorts. You want to walk the cobblestone streets, take panga boats to waterfalls, go whale watching on a catamaran!
Vietnam:
I’ve been traveling to and living in Vietnam since 2018…and every single visit blows my mind with new, wild experiences. Vietnam is 30 fascinating universes in one. Pro Tip: Do a motorbike trip on the Ha Giang Loop.
Emilia’s Favorites
Spain:
I swear I’m not biased just because Spain I live in Spain! One of my favorite things about this country is how safe it feels, and how easy it is to move around.
Sri Lanka:
Despite its recent turbulent history, I can dare say Sri Lanka is one of my favorite safe destinations for women. Sri Lankans are some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. And their police department is incredibly efficient and effective!
Baja Sur:
Go kayaking with wild dolphins, snorkeling with a colony of sea lions, and swimming with sharks. Baja Sur is wild! The best way to experience it by renting a car and doing a road trip. Ps. Avoid the super-touristy Cabo.
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