You don’t trust anyone that you met, but feel free to know people step by step, then you will know his/her goals after that you will be confident.

To learn cultures and histories, you should travel to different lands and meet many people… It’s not easy to get more serious people in the world.

But you can also know meet real friends in several countries ,if you are a good person… Just trust yourself and be a good and happy human.

Hi Carol,

Yes, you can find it everywhere in the world… But as I lived in Morocco 7years ago and I’m originally from France, I’m living safe here and I did a successful project with a Berber family here…

Morocco is a safe country and lovely people…

I often try to take an opportunity to share some safety tips that help me feel more comfortable. By sharing this, I hope to encourage them to see how they can feel safer in their own life and to know that I am being wise in my travels. For example, I stay in female dorms, not mixed dorms. No precisely to avoid men, but because they tend to have fewer people overall. I choose hostels rated high for safety and avoid party hostels. I review maps of where I’m staying thoroughly so I can navigate without hesitation. And I’m a 2nd degree black belt. That last one usually gets them to stop fussing, interestingly. I attribute my safety while travelling to being prepared and aware of what is actually dangerous and what is just outside my comfort zone. They attribute it to my training, which only comes into play if the worst happens.

I work in humanitarian aid, and I would simply (and humbly!) like to add another perspective: I’ve been nearly assaulted on numerous occasions.

I’ve been in fear of my life more times than I can count. The risk is high for women who wish to connect with women and children in extremely vulnerable situations (who are already facing extreme danger).

I wanted to add this comment because not every woman is traveling solo to countries where they might feel reasonably safe (although I love it when I do!!). Sometimes our work — or our passion for human rights and humanitarian work — takes us elsewhere.

For ALL of the women out there who are braving the risks of conflict zones, refugee camps, and dangerous border areas, for all the women who are volunteering in “child-friendly” spaces on the edge of war zones, for all the women I know working to serve Rohingya refugees who have fled Myanmar …. I think another perspective should be put forward.

I have had some horrendous experiences. Many of us have. I’m scarred (probably forever), but I’m not scared.

My fear hasn’t stopped me from traveling. But it has made me hyper aware of my surroundings, wherever I go.

I wanted to comment on this piece because I think there should be a follow-up post on the most basic ways that solo women travelers — specifically in dangerous situations — can best protect, negotiate, and advocate for their own safety.

Thank you so much for your kind consideration!

Yay good for you for going and having an awesome time!