GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 9 | Page 47
‘Make some other solo female friends fast and
stay in places with secure female areas. Carry
enough cash to get home safely. Remain lucid
(no sleeping pills, no drugs, only alcohol you’ve
purchased yourself and have not let out of your
sight). Trust your gut. Let someone know your
whereabouts. Avoid random hookups.’
‘Prepare the trip before flying & take a list of
useful tips with me.’
‘Check in on Facebook so your friends and
family can see you’re okay. This also gives a
good trail should anything horrible happen and
you need to be tracked down.’
‘Don’t forget to be vocal.. if somebody is giving
you problems or harassing you make a scene...
I was given this advice when I first started to
travel solo and it has been invaluable..’