Travel safety for women
 

Is it safe for a woman to travel on her own?

This is a very good question. Is it safe for a woman to travel on her own in South America? Hopefully some of you will join in and share their experiences.

As you may know, I have traveled 18 months non-stop in South America. I have met many women traveling alone. They were having the time of their life. Some of them joined people while traveling, others explored this fantastic continent by themselves.

The best advice I can give you is to use your common sense. If you get an invitation to go to a tropical island to spend the night by all means go but take somebody with you. Avoid badly lit streets at night. If you feel uncomfortable somewhere do consider taking a taxi to your destination.

I have some great info about women safety on the following pages:
Women travelers in Peru
Women travelers in Brazil

And yes, they love you very much if you're a blonde (that goes for men too). Just enjoy the journey, use your common sense and you'll have the time of your life.

Best wishes,

Mark

Some good tips... Thanks a lot.. :D

For women, solo travel brings its own set of joys and challenges. It can be an extraordinary experience, to go where you want when you want and meet new people along the way. Many women who have traveled alone describe an incredible sense of freedom and possibility. But there are also the challenges, ranging from loneliness to safety, making solo travel daunting enough that many women never attempt it.

Here are some additional tips
Arrive during the day-Arrive in new cities during the day. Areas around bus and train stations can be scary and/or deserted, and small towns tend to shut down early.

2. Dress appropriately- To avoid attracting unwanted attention, dress as conservatively as the women you see around you. This doesn't necessarily mean donning the traditional dress, as that can sometimes backfire.

Very gud tips.....

Though it is better to travel with less cash, a woman should also limit her visit in ATMs especially if she is alone.