Eight Tips Not to Do as a Solo Female Traveler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619791115\/magazine\/solo-travel-bluewater-globe-unsplash-1\/solo-travel-bluewater-globe-unsplash-1.jpg?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s everything you need to know about what not to do during solo female travel to have the best experience while traveling solo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Don\u2019t Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t want to attract unwanted attention for obvious reasons so try to look like a local as much as possible or at least as though you live there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid getting out large maps on the street or using your phone for directions for long periods; avoid getting out your wallet on the street randomly and flashing your cash or oversized, expensive pieces of jewelry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While most people will just regard you with friendly curiosity, there might be a few that have worse intentions. To stay safe, just play it low-key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"packing](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_681,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790869\/magazine\/packing-light-on-a-solo-trip-anete-lusina-unsplash\/packing-light-on-a-solo-trip-anete-lusina-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Don\u2019t Lose Your Valuables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the biggest knockbacks to your trip and your travel plans is losing something important, and as a solo traveler, it helps to be a little more cautious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep valuable documents in a safe place and always carry copies of your passport, IDs and policies. Try not to travel with large amounts of cash and when you do have cash, and separate it amongst your belongings so that if you lose your wallet, for example, you\u2019ll still have some money elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The same goes for credit and debit cards. When I travel solo, I do so with a couple of different pre-paid debit cards that I charge as I go. I also keep them in different places so that I\u2019ll have the other as backup if I manage to lose one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Don\u2019t Walk Around Alone at Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You probably wouldn\u2019t go out in the middle of the night in your own city and start walking around, so it\u2019s also best to avoid it while traveling. Of course, some places are safer than others at night, but it\u2019s generally not advisable. It\u2019s best just to take a taxi or call rideshare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are going out late, also try just to take what you need. If you\u2019re meeting new friends for a bite to eat, take the cash you\u2019ll need for dinner, drinks and the cab ride home or a debit or credit card. Leave everything else in the safety of your hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790872\/magazine\/using-technology-on-your-solo-trip-paul-hanaoka-unsplash\/using-technology-on-your-solo-trip-paul-hanaoka-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Don\u2019t Flash Your Valuables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nowadays, it’s unavoidable not to flash something that might be considered valuable as we all travel with a smartphone and many of us with cameras or other such devices. Still, it\u2019s a good idea to try to keep under the radar as much as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expensive jewelry, camera gear, handbags and accessories can draw the wrong kind of attention, making you a target for petty crime. It does depend on your destination and your style of traveling, but most of the time, it\u2019s always best to leave your valuables at home, especially if they are just adornments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Don\u2019t Get (Too) Drunk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While you definitely do want to get out there, have a fabulous time and meet new people, you don\u2019t want to lose control of yourself and your surroundings, especially at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there is nothing wrong with having a few cocktails with new travelers, you just don\u2019t want to get so drunk that you lose control of yourself, where you are and your belongings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Letting your hair down and enjoying yourself is all part of traveling, but you want to do so responsibly\u2014especially when you’re a solo female traveler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"woman](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2ODIiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAyNCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Don\u2019t Pack Too Much<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Traveling light is the key to having an enjoyable experience. It helps to be able to lift or pull your own luggage, especially when moving from one destination to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might have to run for a boat or a bus, and you want to be able to move with your luggage. You don\u2019t want to be constantly relying on the help of strangers in order to put your luggage on a bus or overhead locker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pack what you genuinely need, make sure it\u2019s comfortable and that you\u2019re able to pick it up and maneuver it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY4MyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n7. Don\u2019t Be Lonely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Solo female travel doesn’t mean you\u2019re going to be lonely! Sure, sometimes you might feel a few pangs of loneliness and thoughts of home, and your loved ones might fill your mind, but this doesn\u2019t have to be a common occurrence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traveling solo does not mean loneliness. These days there are so many ways to meet like-minded travelers. For starters joining online communities <\/a>for solo travelers can keep you in the know and help you to meet people in different places as you go. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can also stay in hostels and other shared accommodation and meet people this way. You\u2019ll probably see many other solo travelers along the way that will also be eager to connect with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contrary to belief, when you’re traveling solo, it\u2019s very easy to meet people and not feel lonely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Don\u2019t Accept Drinks From Strangers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sadly this is something that, as women, we shouldn\u2019t do both at home or abroad. If you\u2019re in a bar in the evening, accept only drinks from the bartender unless you\u2019ve seen it poured and handed directly to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t let the drink out of your sight, and if you put it down to dance or do something else, always buy another new drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solo female travel is not a scary experience, and by following these tips, you\u2019ll be able to have a safe and enjoyable\u2014and even life-changing\u2014time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAbout Vacayou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY – YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior<\/strong>. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you!
No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. But the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We\u2019ve made it much easier for you to search, discover, and book wellness and active vacations<\/strong>. With Vacayou\u2019s Instant Book, your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away<\/strong>.
Start the trip of your lifetime today, with Vacayou<\/a>. We are here to help create a healthier global community through wellness and active travel.
To keep up with the latest wellness trends and experiences, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>.
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Solo female travel is a marvelous thing. It teaches us about ourselves and the world around us while our senses feast on the beauty of faraway destinations. Never is there…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":5299,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","loftocean_post_format_gallery":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_ids":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_urls":"","loftocean_post_format_video_id":"","loftocean_post_format_video_url":"","loftocean_post_format_video_type":"","loftocean_post_format_video":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_type":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_url":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_id":"","loftocean_post_format_audio":"","fallsky_single_post_hide_thumbnail":"","fallsky_single_post_template":"","fallsky_single_post_sidebar":"","loftocean-featured-post":"","loftocean-like-count":0,"loftocean-view-count":6079,"loftocean_post_co_authors":"","loftocean_single_post_author_order":"","fallsky_page_header_layout":"","fallsky_hide_before_page_content_ad":"","fallsky_hide_after_page_content_ad":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1808],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5286","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel-tips-travel-well"},"yoast_head":"\n
What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler - Vacayou Travel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The pros of solo female travel outweigh the cons, but there are some things it\u2019s best not to do if you want to have a smooth experience.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The pros of solo female travel outweigh the cons, but there are some things it\u2019s best not to do if you want to have a smooth experience.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Vacayou Travel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/roamandthrive\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-04-15T15:48:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-11-30T20:47:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790254\/magazine\/solo-female-traveler-airport\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1597\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Alex Wieteska\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/roamandthrive\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Alex Wieteska\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Alex Wieteska\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5a8533b13a7592fe6a320ceb3e188f7e\"},\"headline\":\"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-04-15T15:48:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-11-30T20:47:45+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1206,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1619790254\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-traveler-airport\\\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA\",\"articleSection\":[\"Travel Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/\",\"name\":\"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler - Vacayou Travel\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1619790254\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-traveler-airport\\\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-04-15T15:48:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-11-30T20:47:45+00:00\",\"description\":\"The pros of solo female travel outweigh the cons, but there are some things it\u2019s best not to do if you want to have a smooth experience.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1619790254\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-traveler-airport\\\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1619790254\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-traveler-airport\\\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA\",\"width\":2400,\"height\":1597,\"caption\":\"solo female traveler with luggage\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/solo-female-travel-tips\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\",\"name\":\"Vacayou Travel\",\"description\":\"Breathe into wellness with travel inspiration\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Vacayou Travel\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650993667\\\/magazine\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650993667\\\/magazine\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA\",\"width\":552,\"height\":122,\"caption\":\"Vacayou Travel\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5a8533b13a7592fe6a320ceb3e188f7e\",\"name\":\"Alex Wieteska\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ece260a86c17d770368ad2576943bc8ade4ff447afa1ac8c23cf13a4ccac5449?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ece260a86c17d770368ad2576943bc8ade4ff447afa1ac8c23cf13a4ccac5449?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ece260a86c17d770368ad2576943bc8ade4ff447afa1ac8c23cf13a4ccac5449?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Alex Wieteska\"},\"description\":\"Alex Wieteska is a full-time travel writer and photographer. She has visited 50+ countries and lived in four long term. She's renowned for her ability to discover the world's most coveted destinations, chicest eateries and unique accommodations. Her curated travel guides are read by thousands of people daily, whom she inspires to travel the world slowly and live more consciously.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/roamandthrive.com\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/roamandthrive\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/roamandthrive\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/roamandthrive\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/roamandthrive\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/author\\\/alexwieteska\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler - Vacayou Travel","description":"The pros of solo female travel outweigh the cons, but there are some things it\u2019s best not to do if you want to have a smooth experience.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler","og_description":"The pros of solo female travel outweigh the cons, but there are some things it\u2019s best not to do if you want to have a smooth experience.","og_url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/","og_site_name":"Vacayou Travel","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/roamandthrive\/","article_published_time":"2021-04-15T15:48:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-11-30T20:47:45+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2400,"height":1597,"url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790254\/magazine\/solo-female-traveler-airport\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Alex Wieteska","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/roamandthrive","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Alex Wieteska","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/"},"author":{"name":"Alex Wieteska","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/person\/5a8533b13a7592fe6a320ceb3e188f7e"},"headline":"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler","datePublished":"2021-04-15T15:48:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-11-30T20:47:45+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/"},"wordCount":1206,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790254\/magazine\/solo-female-traveler-airport\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA","articleSection":["Travel Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/","name":"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler - Vacayou Travel","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790254\/magazine\/solo-female-traveler-airport\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA","datePublished":"2021-04-15T15:48:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-11-30T20:47:45+00:00","description":"The pros of solo female travel outweigh the cons, but there are some things it\u2019s best not to do if you want to have a smooth experience.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790254\/magazine\/solo-female-traveler-airport\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA","contentUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790254\/magazine\/solo-female-traveler-airport\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA","width":2400,"height":1597,"caption":"solo female traveler with luggage"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/solo-female-travel-tips\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What NOT to Do as a Solo Female Traveler"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#website","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/","name":"Vacayou Travel","description":"Breathe into wellness with travel inspiration","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization","name":"Vacayou Travel","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993667\/magazine\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA","contentUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993667\/magazine\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA","width":552,"height":122,"caption":"Vacayou Travel"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/person\/5a8533b13a7592fe6a320ceb3e188f7e","name":"Alex Wieteska","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ece260a86c17d770368ad2576943bc8ade4ff447afa1ac8c23cf13a4ccac5449?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ece260a86c17d770368ad2576943bc8ade4ff447afa1ac8c23cf13a4ccac5449?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ece260a86c17d770368ad2576943bc8ade4ff447afa1ac8c23cf13a4ccac5449?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Alex Wieteska"},"description":"Alex Wieteska is a full-time travel writer and photographer. She has visited 50+ countries and lived in four long term. She's renowned for her ability to discover the world's most coveted destinations, chicest eateries and unique accommodations. Her curated travel guides are read by thousands of people daily, whom she inspires to travel the world slowly and live more consciously.","sameAs":["https:\/\/roamandthrive.com\/","https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/roamandthrive\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/roamandthrive\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/roamandthrive\/","https:\/\/x.com\/https:\/\/twitter.com\/roamandthrive"],"url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/author\/alexwieteska\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Shelly Nyqvist","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790254\/magazine\/solo-female-traveler-airport\/solo-female-traveler-airport.jpg?_i=AA","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5286"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20901,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5286\/revisions\/20901"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5299"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s everything you need to know about what not to do during solo female travel to have the best experience while traveling solo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Don\u2019t Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t want to attract unwanted attention for obvious reasons so try to look like a local as much as possible or at least as though you live there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid getting out large maps on the street or using your phone for directions for long periods; avoid getting out your wallet on the street randomly and flashing your cash or oversized, expensive pieces of jewelry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While most people will just regard you with friendly curiosity, there might be a few that have worse intentions. To stay safe, just play it low-key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the biggest knockbacks to your trip and your travel plans is losing something important, and as a solo traveler, it helps to be a little more cautious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep valuable documents in a safe place and always carry copies of your passport, IDs and policies. Try not to travel with large amounts of cash and when you do have cash, and separate it amongst your belongings so that if you lose your wallet, for example, you\u2019ll still have some money elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The same goes for credit and debit cards. When I travel solo, I do so with a couple of different pre-paid debit cards that I charge as I go. I also keep them in different places so that I\u2019ll have the other as backup if I manage to lose one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You probably wouldn\u2019t go out in the middle of the night in your own city and start walking around, so it\u2019s also best to avoid it while traveling. Of course, some places are safer than others at night, but it\u2019s generally not advisable. It\u2019s best just to take a taxi or call rideshare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are going out late, also try just to take what you need. If you\u2019re meeting new friends for a bite to eat, take the cash you\u2019ll need for dinner, drinks and the cab ride home or a debit or credit card. Leave everything else in the safety of your hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nowadays, it’s unavoidable not to flash something that might be considered valuable as we all travel with a smartphone and many of us with cameras or other such devices. Still, it\u2019s a good idea to try to keep under the radar as much as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Expensive jewelry, camera gear, handbags and accessories can draw the wrong kind of attention, making you a target for petty crime. It does depend on your destination and your style of traveling, but most of the time, it\u2019s always best to leave your valuables at home, especially if they are just adornments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you definitely do want to get out there, have a fabulous time and meet new people, you don\u2019t want to lose control of yourself and your surroundings, especially at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While there is nothing wrong with having a few cocktails with new travelers, you just don\u2019t want to get so drunk that you lose control of yourself, where you are and your belongings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Letting your hair down and enjoying yourself is all part of traveling, but you want to do so responsibly\u2014especially when you’re a solo female traveler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Traveling light is the key to having an enjoyable experience. It helps to be able to lift or pull your own luggage, especially when moving from one destination to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You might have to run for a boat or a bus, and you want to be able to move with your luggage. You don\u2019t want to be constantly relying on the help of strangers in order to put your luggage on a bus or overhead locker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack what you genuinely need, make sure it\u2019s comfortable and that you\u2019re able to pick it up and maneuver it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solo female travel doesn’t mean you\u2019re going to be lonely! Sure, sometimes you might feel a few pangs of loneliness and thoughts of home, and your loved ones might fill your mind, but this doesn\u2019t have to be a common occurrence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Traveling solo does not mean loneliness. These days there are so many ways to meet like-minded travelers. For starters joining online communities <\/a>for solo travelers can keep you in the know and help you to meet people in different places as you go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also stay in hostels and other shared accommodation and meet people this way. You\u2019ll probably see many other solo travelers along the way that will also be eager to connect with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contrary to belief, when you’re traveling solo, it\u2019s very easy to meet people and not feel lonely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sadly this is something that, as women, we shouldn\u2019t do both at home or abroad. If you\u2019re in a bar in the evening, accept only drinks from the bartender unless you\u2019ve seen it poured and handed directly to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t let the drink out of your sight, and if you put it down to dance or do something else, always buy another new drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Solo female travel is not a scary experience, and by following these tips, you\u2019ll be able to have a safe and enjoyable\u2014and even life-changing\u2014time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY – YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior<\/strong>. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you! Solo female travel is a marvelous thing. It teaches us about ourselves and the world around us while our senses feast on the beauty of faraway destinations. Never is there…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":5299,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","loftocean_post_format_gallery":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_ids":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_urls":"","loftocean_post_format_video_id":"","loftocean_post_format_video_url":"","loftocean_post_format_video_type":"","loftocean_post_format_video":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_type":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_url":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_id":"","loftocean_post_format_audio":"","fallsky_single_post_hide_thumbnail":"","fallsky_single_post_template":"","fallsky_single_post_sidebar":"","loftocean-featured-post":"","loftocean-like-count":0,"loftocean-view-count":6079,"loftocean_post_co_authors":"","loftocean_single_post_author_order":"","fallsky_page_header_layout":"","fallsky_hide_before_page_content_ad":"","fallsky_hide_after_page_content_ad":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1808],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5286","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel-tips-travel-well"},"yoast_head":"\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Don\u2019t Lose Your Valuables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Don\u2019t Walk Around Alone at Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Don\u2019t Flash Your Valuables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Don\u2019t Get (Too) Drunk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"woman](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_682,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619790253\/magazine\/woman-packing\/woman-packing.jpg?_i=AA)
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Don\u2019t Pack Too Much<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619791690\/magazine\/friends-loving-kindness-meditation-priscilla-du-preez-unsplash\/friends-loving-kindness-meditation-priscilla-du-preez-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA)
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n7. Don\u2019t Be Lonely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Don\u2019t Accept Drinks From Strangers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAbout Vacayou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. But the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We\u2019ve made it much easier for you to search, discover, and book wellness and active vacations<\/strong>. With Vacayou\u2019s Instant Book, your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away<\/strong>.
Start the trip of your lifetime today, with Vacayou<\/a>. We are here to help create a healthier global community through wellness and active travel.
To keep up with the latest wellness trends and experiences, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>.
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"