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Travel Safety Tips for Women Travelers

WORLDWIDE | Monday, 22 June 2009 | Views [1323] | Comments [3]

So you’ve packed your common sense and are all ready to go out and explore the world, but remember that old Boy Scout motto? ‘always be prepared!’ By taking some basic security precautions both prior to departure and while away, women travelers can greatly reduce the travel risks they might otherwise face. We searched the web for a experts on travel safety for women and here is what we’ve come up with.

What the Detectives Have to Say:

Jade, an Australian police detective, recommends the following for women traveling alone:

“My number one tip is when going out to remember to get the business card of where you are staying before you head out to show to the cab driver/tuk tuk driver/donkey to get home again.

I make sure now that someone knows where I am and when they are next likely to hear from me again just in case something goes wrong in between. I take a mobile with me for emergencies when I'm on my own too.

It’s just about trying to maintain a balance between having a great time and keeping myself safe.”

What the Experts Suggest:

We found some great safety tips for women over at KevinCoffee.com, such as:

Study a map before going out; once on the street, use a pocket-size guidebook to avoid looking like a tourist. Your hotel's concierge or a female employee can mark any dangerous areas on your map.

Avoid jewelry--even a chain that's fake gold can be ripped off your neck. Do consider wearing a wedding ring.

Talk to female passengers and flight attendants on the plane about the safety of your destination.

In public rest rooms, use the corner stall.

Stand near the elevator buttons with your back to the wall; if threatened, push all the buttons at once with your back.

Request one near the elevators and away from any renovation work. Have your key out when you leave the elevator.

To see the full list of tips have a look over at KevinCoffee.com

We're profiling adventurous traveller and police detective Jade who shares some insights on travel safety.

Tags: travel safety, safety for women travelers, safety tips

Comments

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Just a suggestion - you should carry a flashlight, but most flashlights are bulky and heavy. Here is a special penlight that is not only very compact and light in weight (weighs only 2 ounces) but is so bright that it can temporarily blind an attacker if you shine it in his eyes! it was originally designed for use by technicians to troubleshoot mechanical devices in dark, confined work areas.

John Armstrong Jun 24, 2009 7:58 AM

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Jade's suggestion to tell someone where you are going and when you'll get back is a great one, but not always totally convenient. If you are far from home and anyone you can easily tell, internet based "Sarwatch" (Search and Rescue Watch) systems allow you to leave your travel details and will forward them to your friends and family if you do not return.

Doug Worrall Jun 25, 2009 12:09 AM

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If visiting Third World countries, do not book a room above the third floor. Fire trucks, equipment & ladders are not always reliable and a helicopter rooftop rescue is not likely.

If traveling out of the country buy a prepaid cell when you arrive. At least you will be able to make calls and also text message if in a bind and in a low signal area. Always share your travel plans and this prepaid cell number with someone who you will check in with from time to time

Larry Kaminer Jun 25, 2009 4:59 PM