Rachel Puryear

An awesome reader recently requested a post about tips for women (and those perceived as women) traveling solo. This is a great question, which I’ll address in this post.

The notion of a woman traveling around alone, in particular, draws lots of reactions from people: the assumption that it’s far too dangerous, that we cannot handle it ourselves (I assure you, we can), or they may simply view it as unusual.

However, the awesome and wonderful world of traveling is for everyone – including people of all genders. No matter who you are, don’t let fears or stereotypes stop you from pursuing your dreams. You have as much right as everyone else to explore and discover the world around you.

Women traveling solo has increased in the past decade, and you may have noticed that yourself. More people are becoming interested in traveling the world on their own terms.

Accordingly, here are some tips for solo female (and female-presenting) travelers:

• A little planning and preparation go a long way.
• Pack lightly to make life easier. After all, you’ll be carrying all your belongings by yourself – and if you’re going from place to place, it’ll make life easier.
• Know the local culture, and some language basics. You don’t have to be fluent in a language to build a rapport with people – but most of them will appreciate your efforts to learn a little bit of the language, and you’ll get a lot further that way.
• Connect with locals. Many people are willing to help you, befriend you, and give you important guidance – if you take a bit of initiative to approach them. Locals will have the best advice about where to stay, eat, tour, and get whatever else you need.
• At the same time, trust your instincts, be aware of your surroundings – and set boundaries with strangers.
• Project confidence. This will draw people to you who like confidence, which is a good thing. It will also discourage those who may be looking for an easy target. It’ll also simply make you feel better.
• Document your travels. Keep a journal, write a blog, make videos, and more.
• If you’re in a travel vehicle, choose where to park wisely. Campgrounds and RV parks are pretty solid. Highway rest stops are good options for a night, too. If you’re boondocking, pay careful attention to local parking laws – and try to park where you can get out easily if needed, and you aren’t too far away from any other people.

Above all, though, have fun! Women traveling solo has been on the rise for the past several years, and we’re rapidly normalizing such.

Of course, it’s great to travel with friends, partners, and family; when you have the chance. However, the solo option is always available if you want to go on your own terms – and do what you want without having to negotiate and compromise.

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