GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 9 | Page 50

3. Appear to know where
you’re going

I quite often get stopped and asked for
directions when travelling. I consider this a
successful blend into the environment. Even
if I’m lost I walk confidently and wait until I’ve
found a sheltered corner to get my map out.
If you seem to belong to a place and look
self-assured you immediately become less of
a target for unwanted attention.

4. Less is more

Planning on lugging a huge suitcase around or
a backpack bigger than your wardrobe? Don’t!
Just don’t! The more you have the more there
is for someone to take from you. Thieves are
more likely to target you, plus a heavy bag will
slow you down if you need to make a run for it.
It’s easy to forget that you can pretty much buy
anything you need anywhere you go in the world.
You don’t need much to survive and you can
really take freedom and exploration to the
ultimate level when you cut down on
your baggage.

5. Use Common sense

It’s pretty simple; don’t walk through parks or
down dark alleys late at night, don’t walk around
with your smart phone constantly on show, don’t
get into a strangers car just because you’re on
holiday and it could be an adventure - you get
the idea. Sometimes you just need to ask
yourself ‘Would I do this at home?’ if the answer
is no, then you really have to question why you’re
willing to do it in a place you don’t even know.