Last Updated on January 7, 2021
– Wear a cross-body bag and don’t flash valuables.
– Expect a lot of catcalling which you should avoid completely by not addressing males.
– Young men may offer to help you in exchange for money. So, don’t fall for their begging. If you are lost, it’s better to step into a shop or ask women.
– Before you book your ticket, learn some basic Arabic or French.
– It’s better to cover most of your skin, especially in crowded places.
#6 – India
India is the solo female travelers’ best destination due to the breathtaking nature and the ‘awesome’ culture. But, it didn’t stop the country from being on this list because of the terrorist attacks that may occur at any time.
The past attacks targeted luxurious hotels, train stations, cinemas, markets, and restaurants in urban areas. Also, India suffers from serious and ongoing sexual assault, especially towards foreigners. Here are some tips to stay a little safer in India as a female traveler:
– Be prepared for anything; the catcalling, the staring, and the harassment and it’s better to avoid them all.
– If you don’t have a male companion, it’s best to avoid walking alone during the night.
– Wear long and loose clothes; it’s preferable to buy and wear cultural Indian outfits upon arrival.
– Staying in a guesthouse can be a better and safer experience.
#5 – Bahamas
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This one may come as a shock for many U.S citizens, the Bahamas are literally “paradise on earth” represented as a chain of beautiful islands for the perfect holidays and honeymoons.
Unfortunately, a couple of islands are starting to experience many issues such as harassment and robbery that were rated as “critical” by the Department of State.
Within the past few years, the U.S embassy received many reports of U.S citizens getting robbed and threatened by guns and dangerous knives in tourist locations, the shocking thing is that they experience these incidents during the daylight.
Here are some tips on how to be safer in the Bahamas:
