07/20/2019
20 tips tips for women who travel with or without friends:
1) Avoid sharing with strangers where you are from, where you are going or who you are with.
2) Turn on your locations and share your location with those you are with and at least 2 people back home. There’s an app called “Find my friends” I use it all the time. They can see exactly where I’m at.
3) Blend in with the locals.
4)Even if you are traveling alone, never tell a stranger that.
5) Don’t drink too much when you are out. It can bring unwanted attention especially from those don’t have your best interest.
6) Buddy system!
7) Keep your parent(s) updated about your itinerary (never too old for this)
8 ) ALWAYS keep some protection on you whether it’s a flashlight, pocket knife, stun gun, pepper spray or gun (licensed of course)
9) Watch your surroundings at all times.
10) Avoid unfamiliar places after dark.
11) Lock your doors! Never trust too much.
12) Don’t invite strangers over. Not all company is good company.
13) Always keep a portable charger on you in the event of an emergency and you can’t get to an outlet to charge your cell phone.
14) keep a written card on you with emergency contacts in case you get separated from your phone.
15) Be careful of strangers who seem to ask extremely personal questions.
16) Don’t take rides from strangers (even be careful with Lyft and Uber )
17) Female runners especially are becoming a popular target again. Avoid taking runs alone and if you do, stay in a populated area.
18) If it sounds too good to be true, it is!
19) Keep your drink with you. Like your luggage in the airport, never leave your drink unattended.
20) Keep your keys in a memorable place.