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5 Fundamental Solo Travel Safety Principles

May 5, 2020 by Janice Waugh

Your safety is the #1 priority when you travel alone. These are the 5 fundamental solo travel safety principles upon which all of our advice is based.

Night Safety for Solo Travelers: 17 Tips

December 11, 2019 by Janice Waugh

how to stay safe at night

Going out at night offers unique ways of experiencing your destination but it does require some special attention for safety. Here are 17 tips to keep you safe.

Solo Travel Safety: 12 Apps & 15 Tips

November 20, 2019 by Janice Waugh

Solo travelers take full responsibility for their own safety. You need these safety apps and safety tips to travel safe and be free to have fun.

Find a Travel Partner: Safe Options and Some to Avoid

March 27, 2019 by Janice Waugh

There are safe and not quite so safe ways to find a travel partner. Here are my concerns, safety advice and suggestions for finding a travel companion.

Solo Travel Mistakes + Travel Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

February 11, 2019 by Janice Waugh

Traveling solo is a wonderful experience but you, alone, are responsible for your safety. Here are over 40 travel and money mistakes and how to avoid them.

Solo Travel Safety: Tips for Respecting Local Cultures

March 28, 2018 by Janice Waugh

Respecting local cultures, customs, and laws is fundamental to personal safety when traveling. Here are 8 tips to help you be respectful even if you don’t know the nuances of the country’s customs.

Before You Pack Your Bag: Trip Planning for Solo Travel Safety

March 19, 2018 by Janice Waugh

From managing your money and documents to buying travel insurance, this post covers all the basics you want to consider to be safe as you travel solo.

Solo Travel Safety: 50+ Tips for Those Who Travel Alone

March 7, 2018 by Janice Waugh

Is solo travel safe? Yes, if you know how. Here are 50+ solo travel safety tips for planning and enjoying a great trip alone.

For Those Afraid of Traveling Alone

February 5, 2018 by Janice Waugh

Afraid of traveling alone? This post identifies and breaks down the fears that some people have about solo travel and how I can overcome them.

Traveler Heal Thyself: How to Prevent & Treat Health Problems as You Travel

August 23, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Sick? Injured? Here are some simple and effective ways to prevent and treat a wide variety of health problems as you travel.

Who to Trust and How to Protect Yourself from the Untrustworthy

May 29, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Spending time with locals and other travelers is one of the great things about solo travel. But who do you trust? Here’s what you need to know.

Solo Travel Safety: 10 Ways to Look Confident

May 15, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Confidence is a traveler’s armor. But, what if you’re not naturally so? Here’s how to look confident for solo travel safety.

Travel Solo Safely: The Gifts of Fear and Anger

March 6, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Too often we consider fear and anger as negative emotions. Here’s a positive spin on them that is important for solo travelers.

Solo Travel Safety: Finding the Logic of a Location

May 11, 2015 by Janice Waugh

Understanding the logic of how a destination works helps with solo travel safety. Here are tips on finding the logic to stay safe.

Hello Charlie! 5 Solo Travel Safety Skills from My Cat

February 16, 2015 by Janice Waugh

Solo travel safety skills from a cat? Yes, there are few things that Charlie can teach about moving in the world solo and safe.

Solo Travel SURVIVAL

July 23, 2014 by Janice Waugh

Solo travel SURVIVAL: eight concepts pointing to 27 posts on how to travel solo.

Is It Safe to Travel Alone?

March 5, 2014 by Janice Waugh

While there are no guarantees – I can’t guarantee your safety as you travel solo – I can provide advice that will help keep you safe. This post leads you to nine others on solo travel safety.

Solo Travel Safety: My Kind of Strangers

January 16, 2013 by Janice Waugh

Sometimes the things you learn as a child stay with you your entire life. This was the case with me. This safety tip informs much of the safety information I offer for solo travelers.

Your Voice as Weapon

May 16, 2012 by Janice Waugh

Practice using your voice so that it is ready if you need it.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Safety Principle #5

January 9, 2012 by Janice Waugh

A solo travel safety tidbit is what remains with me a week after seeing The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

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