Travel guide: Some tips to stay safe when going abroad alone
Traveling can be a fun way to spend your free time and you can double the excitement by going alone.
However, there are a lot of things to keep in mind if you decide to go solo because the risk for danger is particularly high if you're a woman.
In some places, learning the culture first is a must as you might accidentally do something which might provoke the locals not knowing that your actions are offending them.
It's also important to be aware of other related things like your passport and visa, health and destinations to make the most of your vacation.
To help travelers with this, news site Huffington Post, compiled some tips for solo travelers.
(1) Check your passport and visas
Make sure that your visa and passport are both still valid and that their expiration is still far off from the date of return.
Doing so prevents any problems and hassles at the airport during the start of your vacation.
(2) Research your destination
If there's something you should do to maximize your vacation, it's getting all the information that you can about the place you want to visit.
Not only does it make you knowledgeable of what to expect, it also gives you a an idea about the culture of your destination.
You could also check the Bureau of Consular Affairs for the latest events that may be occurring in the country you wish to visit.
(3) What to leave behind
A detailed itinerary, along with information about where you will be staying complete with address and contact numbers if possible would be a good start. A copy of your passport identification page is also a must.
This gives the people you leave behind peace of mind as they will know how to track you in case an accident happens.
It would be wise to also leave behind jewelry including the fake ones since this will just attract unnecessary attention.
(4) Check insurances
You never know when you're going to fall ill so it's best to check with your local insurance provider if you are covered while abroad.
If not, you could purchase a traveler's insurance which is usually offered by health providers.
Remember that this is very important because you are alone and there's nobody to look out for you but yourself while travelling.
(5) Choosing a hotel
The two things to consider when choosing a hotel to stay in are security and accessibility.
A hotel that has security personnel round the clock will deter any potential threat while a hotel located at the heart of transportation in your destination will allow you to move to and fro with ease.
(6) Watch what you wear
Planning to be sexy by wearing skimpy clothing during your vacation? Please don't.
Unless you're going to a famously known liberal country or a beach spot then it's practically safe to do so. However, if you're not sure or you're going to a country in the Middle East then it would be best to dress conservatively.
This will reduce the chances of being harassed or standing out from the crowd and will save you a lot of unwanted stares and gazes from prying eyes. - Andrei Medina, VVP, GMA News
However, there are a lot of things to keep in mind if you decide to go solo because the risk for danger is particularly high if you're a woman.
In some places, learning the culture first is a must as you might accidentally do something which might provoke the locals not knowing that your actions are offending them.
It's also important to be aware of other related things like your passport and visa, health and destinations to make the most of your vacation.
To help travelers with this, news site Huffington Post, compiled some tips for solo travelers.
(1) Check your passport and visas
Make sure that your visa and passport are both still valid and that their expiration is still far off from the date of return.
Doing so prevents any problems and hassles at the airport during the start of your vacation.
(2) Research your destination
If there's something you should do to maximize your vacation, it's getting all the information that you can about the place you want to visit.
Not only does it make you knowledgeable of what to expect, it also gives you a an idea about the culture of your destination.
You could also check the Bureau of Consular Affairs for the latest events that may be occurring in the country you wish to visit.
(3) What to leave behind
A detailed itinerary, along with information about where you will be staying complete with address and contact numbers if possible would be a good start. A copy of your passport identification page is also a must.
This gives the people you leave behind peace of mind as they will know how to track you in case an accident happens.
It would be wise to also leave behind jewelry including the fake ones since this will just attract unnecessary attention.
(4) Check insurances
You never know when you're going to fall ill so it's best to check with your local insurance provider if you are covered while abroad.
If not, you could purchase a traveler's insurance which is usually offered by health providers.
Remember that this is very important because you are alone and there's nobody to look out for you but yourself while travelling.
(5) Choosing a hotel
The two things to consider when choosing a hotel to stay in are security and accessibility.
A hotel that has security personnel round the clock will deter any potential threat while a hotel located at the heart of transportation in your destination will allow you to move to and fro with ease.
(6) Watch what you wear
Planning to be sexy by wearing skimpy clothing during your vacation? Please don't.
Unless you're going to a famously known liberal country or a beach spot then it's practically safe to do so. However, if you're not sure or you're going to a country in the Middle East then it would be best to dress conservatively.
This will reduce the chances of being harassed or standing out from the crowd and will save you a lot of unwanted stares and gazes from prying eyes. - Andrei Medina, VVP, GMA News
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