Tips for Staying Safe While Travelling Alone

• Research before you travel — know local customs and areas to avoid.

• Choose accommodation wisely — reputable places with strong reviews from female travellers and 24-hour reception.

• Share your itinerary with someone you trust and check in regularly.

• Stay connected — mobile data, emergency numbers, and a charged phone or power bank.

• Trust your instincts — if something feels wrong, remove yourself from it.

• Avoid oversharing your real-time location or solo status with strangers.

• Dress appropriately for local customs to avoid unwanted attention.

• Secure your valuables — copies of documents, anti-theft bags, low-key jewellery and electronics.

• Arrive during daylight where possible, to get your bearings safely.