GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 9 | Page 44

Over 200 GGIs responded to our survey
posted on our Facebook and Twitter account

95% of GGIs have travelled solo, although
only 34% state this is their preferred
method of travel.

51% prefer to travel in small groups of
friends

5% prefer to travel in a group
9% prefer to travel with their partner
88% say they feel safe when traveling
solo

84% of GGIs have experienced some

form of harassment when traveling
The most common forms of harassment
include catcalls (72%) and receiving
unwanted attention from strangers (74%),
although GGIs also reported being
physically assaulted, followed,
verbally abused, robbed and drugged
when traveling.

GGI’s share their tips and
tricks with us
‘know the good/bad areas and the
neighborhoods, always have a phone
plan/provider, make sure you check with
people back home often, try not to stand out,
do not wave money or expensive belongings in
the face of strangers, speak your foreign
language quietly (no need to attract attention!)’
‘Know yourself & your limitations. Stay alert.’
‘Research about the unsafe areas, stay away
from them, try not to look like you’re a tourist.’
‘Dress to fit in’