The crime rate around the world and even in Nigeria keeps rising day by day and recent development have shown how women have become targets to evil preys, hence the need to sensitive and cautious when travelling alone as a woman.
It is important and crucial when travelling alone as a woman to know what to expect and do a proper research of where you are. Thanks to technology, one can even have a graphical look of one’s destination. So here are tips for travelling alone as a woman;
Trust Your Instincts
Nothing is ever as true as your instincts because they can never lie to you. It is a way of knowing something without learning or thinking about it and as a lady paying attention to that inner voice goes a long way and can safe you from a whole lot of trouble.
Be Polite
No matter where you’re travelling to, always be polite to the people you come across because that singular act can endear you to people who do not know you.
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Always Have A Pepper Spray
As cliche and funny as it may seem, always have a pepper spray with you wherever you travel to because in times of danger, it can buy you just that little time you need to get help.
Travel Light
As impossible as it may seem for ladies, try as much as possible to travel light whenever you are traveling solo, so in case of anything, you can easily take flight.
Split Up Your Cash
Try to always split your cash, avoid putting all your cash in one compartment, bag or pocket, spread them. You can even go as far as putting cash in ever pocket, you have both on you and in your bag.
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Learn To Defend Yourself
Yes, learn to defend yourself as a lady because this is very important.
Know Where You Are Going
Whenever you are travelling solo, make sure you know where you are going and if you don’t, make sure you have the contact of someone who does and will be available when you get there to pick you up.
Have Battery On Your Phone
Make sure your phone is fully charged with enough battery that will last for the duration of your journey. Better still, go along with a power bank.   
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