Safety tips for solo women travellers 

It is good to be well prepared for any situation while travelling alone. Women should always carry a self-defense product as it gives some time to flee or get help when confronted by an attacker, say experts.

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Experts have listed down some points:

• Plan it well and book your accommodation/hotel/homestay in advance.
• Talk to other people, make friends, but do not tell random people where you are staying and other information.
• Keep all your travel related documents safe.
• Take photographs of your documents and save them in your phone, in case you misplace the original.
• Do not give the impression that you are travelling alone.
• Walk and talk with confidence.
• It’s a nice idea to carry some kind of defense mechanism with you.
• Carry a pepper spray or personal safety alarms with you.
• These are easy and compact to carry and can be handy in case of an emergency.
•  Act smart. Don’t keep all your money in one place.
• Try to hide money in the most unexpected places.
• Try to dress like a local.
• If you are travelling alone, you should try to blend with the locals as much as possible.
• Respect their belief and don’t wear anything which you think could divert attention towards you.
• Don’t leave your house unprepared.
• Do your homework and try to get as much knowledge as you can get about the places you are planning to visit.
• Trust your instinct. If you are not getting positive vibes from a person, don’t go with them.
• Learn to say no to people. This will save you from any kind of bluff.