I love solo travel, and I’ve been on a few trips so far. But lately, I’ve been seeing TikToks and posts about solo female trips gone wrong — hotel room break-ins, getting followed, and harassments. It’s been enough to make me feel scared about solo travel, even though I’ve already done it. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s experienced this fear.
So, I asked my friend who had solo travelled before me, how she dealt with the fear. She said you don’t; the fear is actually helpful and it will keep you safe. When I felt something strange, I made sure to put myself in a better situation.
The thing is, a lot of what we’re seeing on TikTok might be for views. It’s true that these things can happen, but it’s also true that there are a lot of women travelling solo and living their lives just fine. That’s why, if I’m planning on travelling somewhere I make sure to do my research first — if it’s somewhere where the local women aren’t living their lives just fine, then I probably wouldn’t go.
It’s totally understandable to feel scared about solo travel, especially when we see so many stories about the bad experiences of others. But the thing is, it’s important to remember that the majority of solo travellers have positive experiences. So, if you do your research and take the appropriate safety precautions, you can still have amazing solo travel adventures!