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It is the year of the Solo Female Traveler – because almost 40 percent of female travelers showed an interest in going alone in 2025, an increase of eight percent compared to 2023.
But it can be a discouragement to get out for the first time.
Fortunately, an experienced female traveler went to Social Media Platform Reddit to share her unique approach to stay safe if you are alone as a woman on vacation.
From strategic lies to following devices, these are her top tips to avoid the sausage case scenario as a solo female traveler …
Wear a fake ring
Although she recommends to keep jewelry 'very minimal' while traveling abroad, the user proposes to wear a cheap and fake trial ring, especially for women who are afraid of men who can harass them.
The logic, she argues, is that some men who travel alone with someone who is looking for a romantic partner can misinterpret.
She adds that it is best to try to wear a fake ring ', especially in the US/English -speaking countries where random men come into contact with you earlier if you don't wear it. “
An experienced female traveler went to Social Media Platform Reddit to share her unique tips to stay safe if he is only on vacation as a woman
Although she recommends to keep jewelry 'very minimal' while traveling abroad, the user proposes to wear a cheap and fake trial ring to prevent them from being harassed by men
Conduct fake conversations
When it is confronted with an uncomfortable taxi driver, the seasoned traveler also advises to participate in a bit of slight actions to put you at ease and to help yourself protect yourself if you feel particularly unsafe.
She said: 'If you are in a sketchy taxi, I did that I had conversations with someone I met.
“I could even say” goodbye, daddy “or” you really meet husband there. ” '
The most essential aspect of this, she adds, is to 'let anyone know that you are alone' and 'going away from sketchy situations when you stumble into them'.
Invest in a location tracker
The nomad -lifestyle often means that you never know for sure when or where you will travel afterwards.
And portable tracking devices, such as Tegel, have proved enormously popular for female travelers who want to stay safe while they are alone on the road.
Portable tracking devices, such as tile, have proved enormously popular for female travelers who want to stay safe while they are only on the road
With prices ranging from slightly less than £ 20 to £ 39.99, Tile is a LIFE360 product that uses Bluetooth technology to enable a person to follow your mobile device all over the world.
And the Reddit user has one and describes it as a 'comfort for solo trips'.
She adds: 'I have a tile connected to my keys/wallet that connects to my best friend's phone so that she can see where I am, even when my phone dies.
“It doesn't hurt to share with friends and family where you go and what check-ins do, but of course don't post on public social media that you are solo.”
No drinks allowed
Although it is tempting to let your hair down and try local wine and cocktails, the well-processed Reddit user warns of excessive drinking as a female solo traveler.
She says: 'I also tend to prevent you from traveling on a solo – unless I'm back at my place or hotel restaurant.
“One or two is fine, but you have to be careful with some of the mixed drinks that are available – air travel / jet lag / height can be bothered with you in many ways and before you know it … you are roasted!”
Aleaya Duran, 22, is a female solo traveler who shared her recommendations with MailOnline. She is shown above in an elephant reserve in Laos, one of her favorite destinations
The Hacks of the Reddit user come after solo female traveler Aleaya Duran (@alayabellabel) Warned for two popular backpack destinations that she thinks should avoid solo travelers.
“I had a difficult time in the Philippines, especially in Palawan,” the 22-year-old told MailOnline Travel. 'I arrived there during the typhonic season, which made the experience a bit difficult because flights were often canceled.
“Apart from the natural aspect, I was also concerned about my safety there, wherever because of the intimidation I received from some locals.”
The fearless traveler also did not recommend Cambodia for female solo travelers and described it as another country where she 'felt the most unsafe'.
