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Is it safe for a girl to travel alone on vacation, possibly Europe? |
Travel Info All of my friends are just graduating or can't afford to go with me to Europe. I thought about just going alone, but would that be safe? Travel Tips I did a vast amount of travelling within Europe on my own when I was in my late teens and early twenties. I had an absolute blast, and would recommend it to anyone who has a sense of adventure, independent and has a certain amount of sensibility and street smarts. The main thing about travelling on your own, especially as a female, is to not put yourself in a situation where you could be taken advantage of. I primarily stayed in youth hostels, and I made sure I was back there before it started getting dark. After dark, I would stay in the hostel and chat with other travellers. I would make sure I found out from the youth hostel staff where it was safe to go and where I should avoid. When I was out and about in an unfamiliar city, I would make sure I didn't stand out like a tourist. No camera strung around my neck, no walking around with a guide book or a map. I would carry a backpack rather than a purse, and it would be locked all the time. If I felt threatened at any time, I would walk into a store or find a police officer. There have been a number of times where guys would ask me to meet them for coffee/dinner/dancing and would keep following me until I agreed. In those occasions, I found it easiest to tell them I was late for an appointment and tell them to meet me at my 'hotel' at a certain time. I would give them the name of a hotel (a real one) and then go off on my way. Of course, I would never be there. The chances of you running into those people again are very slim. Basically, travelling alone is as safe as you want to make it. You can either travel sensibly and keep your wits about you, or travel like an idiot and put yourself in situations that could turn dangerous. Others travelling alone is as safe as you want to make it. You can either travel sensibly and keep your wits about you, or travel like an idiot and put yourself in situations that could turn dangerous. Its as safe there as anywhere else. Its a shame you can't go with someone else though. It is more enjoyable to have someone with you. I went to France for 3 weeks by myself and it was fun but I kept missing having someone with me to share it with. I went alone years ago after college. It is safe, but all of the precautions you would follow in the states go for other countries as well. Some parts are safer then others. I certainly think the North is a little safer. In places like Spain and Italy you really have to keep your wits about you. Although that really is the case anywhere. I traveled a little by my self in Europe when I was 17/18 but mostly I was with a boyfriend. If the past few years have traveled alone a lot more and it has it's good points and bad. It can be frightening at times and lonely although you will often meet people, especially on trains and in hostels. Because it is your first time I would encourage you to maybe wait until you can go with someone. You may even be able to find a travel partner online some where. |
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