Safety First Advice for Women Travelers

Safety First Advice for Women Travelers

Generally, there area lot of women travelers who get

stuck in being confused on what to do when traveling

alone. Women, being more of the vulnerable type, would

think that it can be quite scary embarking through

stranger's land where everyone knows that you are a

new comer. Women, don't fret. Here are some tips to

guide you make it through safe traveling. With these

safety first advices for traveling women, you can ease

out your concerns.

Advice # 1 - Always consider what to wear.

Your attire can accurately tell who you are and what

lies beneath that bag of yours. Every place is

different but nothing beats simplicity. if you are

going in East side countries wherein most places are

still "developing", it is not wise to wear signature

clothes or branded shoes. This will not only make some

kind of commotion but also attract the eyes of

prowling thieves. In addition, other countries are

reprimanding the wearing of revealing clothes. How do

you go about this? Dress simply. Dress what locals

will dress. If necessary, buy clothes that you often

see them wear.

Advice # 2 - Stay away from suspicious strangers.

Remember, you are in a foreign country wherein people

can't even understand a single word you're saying.

That is why, it is better to stay away from suspicious

looking people. Give yourself the benefit of the

doubt.

There is a perception that because women are weaker

than men in terms of muscle strength, they are more

vulnerable to get mobbed helplessly. You can choose to

stay in parts of the town where it is considered safe

but then again you will be defeating the main reason

why you're traveling. You'll miss all the fun of being

a traveler. Or you could do the following:

* Be watchful of the people around you. Call it

paranoia but better safe than sorry. Stay alert

especially in crowded areas because some thieves would

prefer to do their thing amongst a number of people.

* Take the jewelries off. It is not advisable to strut

your way through the busy streets of a foreign place

showing off your most priced jewelry. It's like

saying, "Come and get me."

* Carry a light and if necessary, a weapon for

protection. A heavy flashlight can be can be very

useful when you came home late or you're passing

through a dark alley.

* Hide it under your undies. Yes, it can be quite

uncomfortable but it would be one of the safest places

to stash your money. If you're wearing shoes, you can

hide it underneath or inside your socks or stockings.

Advice # 3 - Bring your medicines.

If traveling makes you sick, better have something to

prevent occurrences to happen. If you have asthma,

hypertension or any kind of illness that can strike

you anywhere, always have a solution to it - bring

your prescribed medicines. Never reach a point where

you have to stop everything or be rerouted just to get

you to the nearest hospital.

Equipped with these advices, you'll be safer and be

much more confident. You can feel more relaxed to go

on a journey. Always be aware of your surroundings and

pay attention to odd people. Following these safety

first advices when traveling through different lands,

as a woman, can get you home in one piece safe and

sound.