{"id":1296,"date":"2022-10-06T16:23:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T16:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2024-01-08T00:52:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T00:52:52","slug":"is-solo-travel-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Safe to Travel Alone? 10 Scary Dangers &#038; Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The most commonly asked question amongst both male and female solo travellers is \u201cis it safe to travel alone?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, solo travel is safe. However, you must take special precautions that other types of tourists may not have to think about. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most importantly, you should choose a destination that is suited to your level of travel experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-1560412331\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we share some encouraging <strong>safety statistics about solo travel <\/strong>and reveal the <strong>top 10 dangers that you need to be aware of<\/strong> when travelling alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve also listed our <strong>top ten solo travel safety tips!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Keep yourself free from harm with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/solo-travel-tips\/safety\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2587\">solo travel safety advice<\/a> on Nomadic Yak!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-c87b713d-d33d-4b06-8383-000b3022db26\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"true\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-toggle\">\n                        <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle\">\n                        &nbsp;[<a class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle-link\" href=\"#\">hide<\/a>]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-safe\/#0-facts-and-statistics-is-solo-travel-safe->Is Solo Travel Safe?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-safe\/#1-dangers-of-travelling-alone->10 Dangers of Travelling Alone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-safe\/#2-10-solo-travel-safety-tips>10 Solo Travel Safety Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-safe\/#15-is-it-scary-to-travel-alone>Is it Scary to Travel Alone?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-safe\/#16-summary-is-it-safe-to-travel-alone>Summary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-safe\/#17-find-more-solo-travel-tips-on-nomadic-yak>More solo travel tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_d53916-bf .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_d53916-bf .kt-divider{border-top-width:8px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1296_d53916-bf\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"0-facts-and-statistics-is-solo-travel-safe-\"><strong>Facts and Statistics: Is Solo Travel Safe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/female-solo-traveller-barcelona.jpeg\" alt=\"A female solo traveller in Barcelona, Spain.\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/female-solo-traveller-barcelona.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/female-solo-traveller-barcelona-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/female-solo-traveller-barcelona-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Solo travel safety is a concern amongst both males and females.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>You are not alone if you are asking yourself, \u201cis solo travel safe?\u201d Other travellers have the same concern:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>About 45% of women and 20% of men report safety concerns as their main reason for not travelling alone (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourlane.co.uk\/women-solo-travel-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tourlane<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About 75% of solo female travellers worry about their safety (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.condorferries.co.uk\/solo-travel-statistics#:~:text=One%20in%20six%20people%20(15,over%20the%20last%20two%20years.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Condor Ferries<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety is the #1 concern for female solo travellers and #2 concern for male solo travellers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theflashpacker.net\/solo-travel-statistics-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FlashPacker<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-158290318\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, despite their fears, nearly 60% of female solo travellers would travel alone again in the next 12 months. And nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/solotravelerworld.com\/about\/solo-travel-statistics-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">50% of solo travellers<\/a> travel 3 or more times per year. This indicates that solo travel is safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of solo travellers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/fear-anxiety-travelling-alone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4338\">overcome their fears and anxieties<\/a> after taking their first trip alone. You will too, as long as you\u2019re aware of the dangers involved and the precautions that need to be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are you cut out for solo travel? Take the 15-question quiz: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/should-i-travel-alone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3437\">should I travel alone<\/a>?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_88d0e7-23 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_88d0e7-23 .kt-divider{border-top-width:8px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1296_88d0e7-23\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"1-dangers-of-travelling-alone-\"><strong>Dangers of Travelling Alone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Australia-police-car-Victoria.webp\" alt=\"The dangers of travelling alone. A police car in Victoria, Australia.\" class=\"wp-image-2822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Australia-police-car-Victoria.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Australia-police-car-Victoria-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Australia-police-car-Victoria-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/advantages-disadvantages-traveling-alone\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/advantages-disadvantages-traveling-alone\/\">advantages and disadvantages to travelling alone<\/a>. One of the disadvantages is the unique safety risks that solo travellers face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dangers involved in solo travel are dependent upon your destination and travel experience. <strong>In general, however, the ten biggest dangers of travelling alone are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scams and corruption<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assault<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting lost<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drunkenness and intoxication<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Illness and disease (including mental health and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/solo-travel-depression\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2778\">solo travel depression<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural dangers (e.g. earthquakes, animal attacks, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traffic accidents<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural and legal differences (including language barriers)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terrorism<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-1081099723\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With these dangers in mind, is travelling alone safe? The truth is that no form of travel is perfectly safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you can reduce your exposure to the dangers of travelling alone by following the solo travel safety tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_1fe1c3-a0 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_1fe1c3-a0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:8px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1296_1fe1c3-a0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"2-10-solo-travel-safety-tips\">10 Solo Travel Safety Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/world-map-pins.jpeg\" alt=\"A world map with pins in it.\" class=\"wp-image-1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/world-map-pins.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/world-map-pins-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/world-map-pins-768x510.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Some solo travel destinations are safer than others. Use the tips below when choosing yours.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do not let the dangers of travelling alone crush your dreams. Instead, plan your trip accordingly and see my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/solo-travel-safety-tips\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1368\">full list of 30 solo travel safety tips<\/a> to remain as safe as possible when travelling alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-1-research-your-solo-travel-destination-\">1. <strong>Research your solo travel destination&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some destinations are safer than others. <strong>Use government websites<\/strong> like the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Travel Advisory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian Smartraveller<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GOV.UK<\/a> to make sure that your chosen destination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Is free from threats of terrorism, political upheaval and internal conflict.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is accepting of your gender and sexual orientation (particularly important for female and LGBTQ solo travellers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is free from widespread disease or pandemic (get vaccinations if required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides access to quality doctors, hospitals and healthcare.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is popular amongst tourists and offers reputable accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-1432818062\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on these factors, the <strong>safest countries to solo travel to in 2023<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/solo-travel-australia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1682\">Australia<\/a> (see my article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-australia-safe-to-travel-alone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2814\">is Australia safe to travel alone<\/a>?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/solo-travel-new-zealand\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2872\">New Zealand<\/a> (see my article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-new-zealand-safe-to-travel-alone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3051\">is New Zealand safe to travel alone<\/a>?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iceland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Denmark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portugal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See my full list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/best-places-solo-travel\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5485\">best places to solo travel<\/a> &#8211; I&#8217;ve scientifically ranked all 193 countries in the world and given a safety rating for each.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-1318682149\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-2-travel-during-the-day-\">2. <strong>Travel during the day&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s safest to <strong>solo travel during the day<\/strong> when you can <strong>see your surroundings<\/strong> and are <strong>more aware of the dangers around you.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan transport so that you arrive at your destination during the day.<\/strong> It can be dangerous trying to find accommodation or local transport (e.g. a bus, train or taxi) in the dark of night when visiting a foreign place for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-1823969094\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have no choice but to arrive at night, try to pre-book local transport so that your driver is waiting for you.<\/strong> Don\u2019t forget to also tell the hotel or hostel that you will be checking in late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your travel as safe and comfortable as possible with my guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/first-time-flying-alone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3581\">flying alone for the first time<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-3-read-up-on-the-local-laws-\">3. <strong>Read up on the local laws<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all legal systems are the same. <strong>Some solo travel destinations have very strict laws<\/strong> that you may not be familiar with. Breaking these laws could see you <strong>arrested, trialled and criminally punished.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-391175794\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that you have <strong>read and understand the laws of the destination<\/strong> that you are visiting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-4-read-reviews-before-booking-accommodation-\">4. <strong>Read reviews before booking accommodation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people read accommodation reviews to find out whether the stay is comfortable and well-facilitated. <strong>However, reviews can also offer great insight into how safe fellow travellers felt during their stay.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try to book accommodation that:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Is located in a popular and safe part of town (close to attractions, transport and eateries).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has trustworthy and friendly staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has locks on the doors and windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer lockers to secure your bags and possessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isn\u2019t suspiciously cheap compared to other options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers female-only dorms for solo female travellers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-2146244837\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-5-only-share-your-itinerary-with-people-you-trust-\">5. <strong>Only share your itinerary with people you trust&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before leaving for your solo travel adventure, <strong>share your itinerary with your family and friends.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s beneficial for them to have a copy of your plans so that <strong>they know where you are if you need assistance.<\/strong> If your plans change, make sure to <strong>keep your family updated<\/strong> as you move around.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-581012464\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>don\u2019t share your solo travel plans with strangers<\/strong> you meet whilst travelling. 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crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dressing down can also help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/introvert-solo-travel\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3631\">introverted solo travellers<\/a> to <strong>avoid unwanted social interactions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-9-avoid-partying-alone-\">9. <strong>Avoid partying alone&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo travellers should <strong>avoid going out at night alone,<\/strong> particularly when partying and drinking. If you do go out, take it easy on the alcohol. <strong>You don\u2019t want to make yourself vulnerable to assault or theft.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-347781323\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve made a few <strong>trustworthy friends<\/strong> whilst travelling, <strong>ask them to accompany you on nights out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-10-avoid-these-local-scams-\">10. <strong>Avoid these local scams<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As you solo travel to <strong>different destinations<\/strong> around the world, you will become aware of <strong>different tourist scams<\/strong> taking place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a headstart on scam artists and <strong>research some of the more common scams<\/strong> before you arrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-768703574\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common tourist scams that you need to be aware of include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Overcharging: <\/strong>Merchants, taxi drivers and local tourist agencies overcharge you for products and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi scams: <\/strong>Unlicensed or unmetered taxi drivers offer overpriced flat-rate fees that are higher than metered fares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vehicle hire scams:<\/strong> Car, motorcycle and jet ski hire companies demand money for alleged damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrong change scams: <\/strong>Merchants, taxi drivers and local tourist agencies return the wrong change when you pay in cash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit card skimming: <\/strong>When someone illegally copies your credit card information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pickpocketing: <\/strong>When thieves steal your possessions from your pocket, often after creating a diversion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-640499869\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_f63d5f-17 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_f63d5f-17 .kt-divider{border-top-width:8px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1296_f63d5f-17\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"15-is-it-scary-to-travel-alone\">Is it Scary to Travel Alone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given all the dangers of travelling alone, it is also common for first-time solo travellers to ask: is it scary to travel alone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is scary to travel solo<\/strong> &#8211; but it&#8217;s not due to the ten dangers listed above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solo travel is scary because you are throwing yourself into a new experience where you face the challenges of life alone and independently.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The biggest fear for most solo travellers (including myself) is not wanting to seem weird, awkward, lonely or boring in front of other travellers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-1349057110\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps that is why first-time solo travellers also ask questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-it-weird-to-travel-alone\/\">Is it weird to travel alone<\/a>? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-travelling-alone-fun\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-travelling-alone-fun\/\">Is travelling alone fun<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-boring\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2028\">Is solo travel boring<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-solo-travel-lonely\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2474\">Is solo travel lonely<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The quickest way I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/fear-anxiety-travelling-alone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4338\">overcame all of these fears<\/a> was by throwing myself into my trip.<\/strong> I quickly found that I was surrounded by like-minded solo travellers looking to make friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my 6 years of solo travel, I have now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/how-to-make-friends-traveling-alone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4879\">made 100s of friends all over the world<\/a> and these worries no longer cross my mind at all.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nomad-in-article-ad\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; clear: both; \" id=\"nomad-1127554495\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9492209353342328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9492209353342328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3520416681\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, if you&#8217;re still lacking in confidence, you may want to join a tour.<\/strong> This should give you the confidence you need before taking your first trip all alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I still join tours as a solo traveller if I&#8217;m <strong>visiting a particularly dangerous or difficult destination.<\/strong> See how I compare my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/solo-travel-vs-group-travel\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3471\">solo travel vs group travel <\/a>experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_3eba94-99 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_3eba94-99 .kt-divider{border-top-width:8px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1296_3eba94-99\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"16-summary-is-it-safe-to-travel-alone\">Summary &#8211; Is it Safe to Travel Alone?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/male-solo-traveller-grand-canyon.jpeg\" alt=\"A male solo traveller looking over the Grand Canyon, USA.\" class=\"wp-image-1301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/male-solo-traveller-grand-canyon.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/male-solo-traveller-grand-canyon-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/male-solo-traveller-grand-canyon-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Solo travel is just as safe as any other form of travel if you use caution.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Is it safe to travel alone? Yes, it is safe to travel alone if you follow the safety tips above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst you might be scared before setting off on your first solo trip, your fears will quickly wash away once you find yourself surrounded by other solo travellers. The more you solo travel, the more experience you\u2019ll gain and the more comfortable you\u2019ll feel travelling alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps most importantly, remember to trust your instincts when travelling alone. If you follow these precautions and use common sense, solo travel is just as safe as any other form of travel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_f01a13-da .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1296_f01a13-da .kt-divider{border-top-width:8px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1296_f01a13-da\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Related Posts<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ub-post-grid ub-block-post-grid align  is-equal-height\" id=\"ub-post-grid-\"><div class=\"ub-post-grid-items is-grid columns-3\"><article id=\"post-1230\" class=\"ub-post-grid-item post-1230 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-first-time category-solo-travel-tips tag-anxiety tag-awkward tag-health tag-lonely tag-mental-health tag-travel-alone tag-weird\"><div class=\"ub-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/is-it-weird-to-travel-alone\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicyak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-it-weird-travel-alone-768x485.webp\" class=\"attachment-600x0 size-600x0\" alt=\"Is it weird to travel alone? 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