Solo woman traveler safety – Part 2: sightseeing safely

Solo woman traveler safety - Part 2: sightseeing safely Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. …

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Cartagena as a solo woman traveler (Colombia) – helpful, friendly people

I traveled alone to Cartagena for a week and had no trouble at all as a solo female traveler.  The people of Cartagena are very nice and helpful and I never felt unsafe. Here are a few examples of their helpfulness: On my first morning, while being overwatched by a 9 foot tall painting (?) …

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Solo woman traveler – Part 1: hotel safety

Solo Woman Traveler Part 1: Hotel Safety One thing that I always search for info about when I go to a new place is how safe it is for single women, as I often travel alone. There are many aspects to this.  Today, I'll discuss hotel safety. First, if you intend to go out late …

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China travel: Helpful tips for Western tourists going to China (from a solo female traveler)

A few things about China that may be helpful for others. VPN A VPN is essential if you want to use Google products at all (or Facebook, or nearly anything you are used to using). Use of the VPN was also required to get access to pay my insurance bill while I was away, which …

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