The idea of leaving the protection of home can be a bit overwhelming, like your first day of school as a child, because when we leave our comfort zone, fear of the unknown and what could happen appears, even more so if leaving your comfort zone involves traveling alone, yes, a woman traveling alone will always be a topic of debate that generates endless opinions, emotions, contradictions and more. Since it is for better or worse being in the XXI century in the year 2022 society continues to consider women as vulnerable, and yes, unfortunately, the conditions they are not yet fit to consider that a woman traveling alone will not be in any danger and will be safe.
Despite the fear that this decision represents, according to a study carried out on the reservations that users made through Booking in 2019, Latin American women, including Mexican women, are the ones who travel the most alone outside their country. The first place is shared by Mexican and Colombian women, with 73% of them having traveled alone at some time in their lives.
When we reflect and put this context on a large scale, we can realize that we will not be safe traveling as a couple or in a group, and even just moving from one point to another in the place where we live is still dangerous. The danger is also found even in our own home, nothing is a guarantee and we should stop thinking so much and take action.
If you want to go straight to the big leagues and venture to travel alone around your country or abroad, keep these tips in mind:
Safety first
This not only applies as a woman traveling alone but would apply even with company, only that in a matter of being alone it is a little more precaution. Example: When you arrive at your destination, you can previously agree with your hotel that staff will pick you up at the airport at the time of your arrival, in this way you will avoid having a bad time as much as possible.
Travel light
Do not take more than necessary. Move with ease.
Find out about prices
It is important to know that when traveling alone, costs increase significantly since traditional hotel industries normally contemplate everything for 2 people and obviously we will not be able to consume what is for 2, but we must pay the same price. But I bring you good news, this is changing more and more and there are already places that are adapting to the trend of traveling alone, so we invite you to investigate and be informed in the best way.
Learn to say thank you in all possible languages
It is a magic word that opens doors for you. If you do not speak the language of the place you are going to visit, prepare your best app to translate.
Trust your intuition
When traveling alone you are exposed to risks, but give yourself the opportunity to observe your surroundings, be connected with all your senses, and let your intuition be your ally when making decisions about which way to go. When you are connected with yourself there is no way to go wrong. When you think a place is not safe when you think a certain friendship is not safe, move.
Approach the locals
Ask for recommendations of the places you should not go, ask what neighborhoods are unsafe, what is the best time to visit a place, or what is the cut-off time. Remember that sometimes the perspective when arriving at a new place changes completely, it may happen that you run out of plan and nothing happens, this is an opportunity to chat with new people and make friends. Become an ally, walk accompanied, create a network of local people.
A cautious woman is worth two
Tip 1- Carry more than one credit card, do not change all your money into the local currency, keep your important belongings always in the same place to quickly verify if you bring them with you and have a photocopy of your documents in your suitcase Tip 2- Keep in mind to always travel with a small first aid kit. In this, you should include at least ibuprofen, antidiarrheals, adhesive bandages, anti-seasickness, something for stomach pain, anti-flu, and anti-allergy.
Relax and enjoy yourself
Travel to a beach. Although it is perceived more like a romantic destination, it is a perfect place to find yourself. Read an entire book, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, take a yoga class and eat fresh. It is true that women want everything to go smoothly and be safe, but that is not always the case, better breathe and clear your mind of worries, everything will turn out well for you.
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