Unfortunately, one of the challenges women often face is catcalling, which has a tendency to make some women feel uncomfortable, objectified, and unsafe. It can happen anywhere, but I have most experienced it internationally where certain behaviors are more culturally engrained and locals are very much drawn to tourists. The most important thing is our safety, so let’s get into preparedness tips and ways to cope when catcalling happens.

I started traveling solo back in 2019, and one of the first things I did was add a first aid kit to my packing routine. The kit has evolved over time, but make no mistake that it has come in handy on more than one occasion. Accidents and minor illnesses can happen at any time, so I’ve got a list of twelve things I always have in my travel first aid kit.

When I was planning my very first international trip as a solo female traveler, I came across The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and a strong recommendation from another solo traveler to utilize it. Of course we always hope that nothing happens to us abroad, or even at home for that matter, but in the event that it does, registering with nearest US embassy is one way to be prepared or to get the information you need in an emergency.

The number one question I’ve gotten is “how do you do it on your own?” and that was the primary reason for starting this blog. Doing it on my own in the last five years, I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks that might make the idea of traveling solo a little less scary for a woman that may want to venture out on her own.