As a solo female traveller, I know first-hand how difficult it can be to feel safe in some destinations. My male friends always rave about xyz city, claiming it’s safe, but more than three times I’ve been there, I still don’t feel safe. Whether I am walking a block away from my hotel, or wearing an oversized shirt and baggy pants to not attract attention, men can’t seem to keep their hands to themselves or stop being creepy. I know not all men are like this, and there are some wonderful men out there, but it still gets so exhausting.
I wish the people who cat call and follow you would just fuck off, and that some men would understand the difficulties of solo female travel. I’m not even staying in sketchy areas, either – I’ve done my research and read the reviews.
Sometimes it’s almost better to befriend a male nearby, as they can usually act as a deterrent. But even that doesn’t always work. So, what else can we do to protect ourselves as female travellers? I’m talking specifically about central/Latin American destinations.
Let me know your suggestions in the comments!