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Travellers, especially women, have to carefully plan their trip to ensure their health and safety. Women have a few extra concerns. They need to journey with special care, especially internationally.
Keeping in mind the following information can help make your trip as safe and rewarding as possible.
Become familiar with the laws and customs of the places where you wish to go. Be culturally sensitive to dress codes. In Islamic countries, flouting dressing regulation may get you arrested. Many Buddhist temples in South East Asia require visitors to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts as a sign of respect.
Some tourists at beachside cities feel wearing bathers around the streets is appropriate, even when the locals are wearing business suits. Take notice of the dress codes.
In other countries, men may consider a woman travelling alone as an easy sexual target. You may experience unwelcome catcalls, obscenities and pinches. In such a situation, ignore the attention as best you can. Leave the situation if possible or go to the nearest police station if you are concerned.
Use common sense and be alert and aware of your surroundings.
Don't announce that you are travelling alone. Display confidence. Choose a hotel where security is good and transportation is readily available. Ensure that all the doors and windows in your room have locks and they work. If you are feeling particularly nervous in an unfamiliar city, notify your hotel manager about where you are going for the day, including details on when they should expect you back. If you don't return to the hotel on time, the manager can call the police.
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