{"id":1612,"date":"2023-09-20T04:53:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T04:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/?p=1612"},"modified":"2023-10-14T13:47:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T13:47:40","slug":"9-solo-travel-safety-tips-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/20\/9-solo-travel-safety-tips-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Solo Travel Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1612_3ad6f6-c5 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1612_3ad6f6-c5 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1612_3ad6f6-c5 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1612_3ad6f6-c5 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1612_3ad6f6-c5 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);}}<\/style>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45\"]{text-align:center;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1612_43d11f-45\">Traveling alone can be daunting but once you do it, and do it well, it\u2019s a very rewarding experience. I travel solo for both business and pleasure and what I\u2019ve learned is that solo travel throws you out of your comfort zone and opens you up to becoming your best, and only, advocate for your health and safety.&nbsp;<br><br>Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or experienced, everyone can benefit from some practical solo travel safety tips. While no amount of prevention planning can guarantee total safety, these tips can help minimize risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div role=\"img\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1642 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/charlotte-noelle-98WPMlTl5xo-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research. Research. Research.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety starts before you leave you leave for the airport. Take time to learn the currency, simple phrases in the local languages (and download translation apps), the <em>general<\/em> map of the area that you\u2019re staying in, public transit options, and any good apps to download to aid your experience. Also consider weather, terrain, and wildlife. Read blogs, watch YouTube videos, and ask friends\/family for advice if they have visited before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Share Your Itinerary\u2026 with Loved Ones&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And ONLY loved ones. The people close to you should generally know where you are, what you&#8217;re doing, and who you may be with. Keep parents, family, and friends updated on your location through texts and calls but another great option for iPhone users is the Find My Friends app. Just share your location and people can just check the map to see where you\u2019re at &#8211; Google Trusted Contacts is a good alternative for Android users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Connected &#8211; Use an eSIM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you need while you\u2019re by yourself walking around a city you don\u2019t know, in a country you haven&#8217;t been to with a map that isn\u2019t loading and the inability to call\/text. <a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=484194&amp;trs=274960&amp;p=8310&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&amp;campaign_id=541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">I use the Airalo<strong> <\/strong>app<\/a> to download a data plan while traveling. It is easy to sign up and install on your smartphone, and you can prep to have the eSIM ready to go right when you land. You have the option to buy an eSIM for a specific country or an entire region with different data allowances. Choose the right amount for your trip and I&#8217;d challenge you to not go overboard, you probably need a lot less than you think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! I know that buying a SIM card at the airport or a local store for much cheaper but eSims are the best option for convenience and short trips!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use my referral code BRANDO3429 to get $3USD off your first purchase! You get $3, and I&#8217;ll get $3. Win, win!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-1612_34b12b-db{margin:-0px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-1612_34b12b-db .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:0px;}.kb-gallery-id-1612_34b12b-db .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-1612_34b12b-db{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-1612_34b12b-db alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-1612_34b12b-db kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:251px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:119%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.25-AM-251x300.png\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.25-AM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.25-AM.png\" data-id=\"1618\" class=\"wp-image-1618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.25-AM-251x300.png 251w, https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.25-AM-768x919.png 768w, https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.25-AM-585x700.png 585w, https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.25-AM.png 782w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:252px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:119%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.48-AM-252x300.png\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.48-AM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.48-AM.png\" data-id=\"1617\" class=\"wp-image-1617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.48-AM-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.48-AM-768x912.png 768w, https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.48-AM-585x695.png 585w, https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-30-at-12.00.48-AM.png 776w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep Your Phone (and other valuables) in Your Front Pockets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your phone is connected to a data plan, keep it in your front pocket. These pickpockets are skilled in their craft and know what to look for. Not only are they searching for people who are distracted they also know all the easy spots to grab. If your stuff is hanging out your back pocket they can snatch it and run off before you even notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When carrying a backpack, crossbody bag, or purse, only keep in it what you\u2019re ready to lose. If someone gets ahold of your bag you\u2019ll be relieved to know they only snagged your travel water bottle<strong> [linked]<\/strong>, your power bank<strong> [linked], <\/strong>snacks, spare deodorant, and souvenir t-shirt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Tell Everyone You\u2019re Alone, Lie!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Honesty is not always the best policy. You do not owe anyone the truth, especially by yourself. Strategic information sharing is a key tactic when you only have yourself to rely on.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may be tough for a lot of people &#8211; trust me, I\u2019ve been there! While traveling alone you naturally meet so many cool people at bars, restaurants, beaches, on public transit, etc., and, for the most part, they are friendly and naturally inquisitive about you, where you\u2019re from, and your travel plans. Use good judgment when you respond because oversharing with the wrong person can put you in danger. Moreover, if you feel uncomfortable for any reason, move to a more public area, and start a conversation with someone else, or leave completely.&nbsp; Yes, not everyone is <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u201cAre you here by yourself?\u201d <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No! I&#8217;m traveling with a friend. (<strong>lie<\/strong> &#8211; 100% by myself)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cWhere are you staying?\u201d <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At this nice Airbnb downtown (<strong>lie<\/strong> &#8211; I\u2019m at a hotel in the next city over)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cWhat are your plans?\u201d <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Honestly, I didn\u2019t do too much research before I came. Do you have suggestions? (<strong>lie<\/strong> &#8211; my Google Sheet itinerary is color-coded by day\/activity, and outfit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div role=\"img\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1643 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dole777-EQSPI11rf68-unsplash-1-1024x575.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wait to Post on Social Media&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as we all love to share fun and special moments in real time, you increase your risk of sharing your location while still there. Post pictures and videos after you leave especially if you want to share your accommodations. I know your waterfront hotel is nice and those pictures are great but they will still be great photos after you leave. This reigns especially true  when you add\/follow the new people you met while exploring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Caution When Using Dating Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of travelers like to download dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Grindr, and Scruff to meet people and have some fun. These apps have revolutionized how we meet locals and increased our chances of finding that special someone, for a good time or a long time, but be careful. Err on the side of caution, meet in public places, be clear on your intentions, and tell someone where you\u2019re going. Also, be aware that there are different dating and hookup norms and expectations for each country you visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div role=\"img\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1621 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/followtheflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nick-fewings-9P1pZy3gwxg-unsplash-scaled.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Party Responsibly, Know Your Limits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drink and use recreational drugs responsibly. Now, I am not here to judge anyone for the way they enjoy themselves. I love having a night out with 4-6 cocktails followed by a few beers but this is not often and varies on where I am and who\u2019s around. Know your limits and remember to watch the bartender make your drinks, never leave your drink unattended, and test your substances. Partying is so much more fun when you\u2019ve minimized risk.<br><br>Be sure to trust your gut when you\u2019re solo barhopping. If the vibe feels off, just leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blend in with the Locals (sort of)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen, I\u2019m a 6\u20194 Black man with tattoos and a septum piercing, I know I\u2019m easy to see but I don\u2019t draw attention to myself. You don\u2019t have to flaunt the fact that you\u2019re on vacation. I\u2019d argue it\u2019s more fun to just immerse yourself in the local way of life and experience how others live. I very much enjoy just being \u201csome guy\u201d while on vacation.&nbsp;Try these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch how locals behave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk with confidence, know where you\u2019re going<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress appropriately for the culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t flash your cash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid wearing luxury items, hide your jewelry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2a335ccd alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Consider these nine safety tips when you&#8217;re out on your solo trip to enhance your awareness and safety. Remember to trust your instincts, stay informed, and use technology wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Now, Enjoy Your Solo Experience<\/strong><br>Make the most of your solo adventure and protect yourself in the process!&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling alone can be daunting but once you do it, and do it well, it\u2019s a very rewarding experience. 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