Is it safe to travel internationally alone?

Traveling alone isn't dangerous, but you can definitely be more vulnerable when traveling solo. To avoid unwanted attention, do your research before you go so you know how to blend in.



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One of the safest countries you can visit, Japan is perfect for solo travellers who like peace of mind while they travel without company. Switzerland and Slovenia follow closely behind in second and third position.

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However, solo female travel can be safe and fun! I'm living proof. Yes, risks and danger lie everywhere – even in your hometown. Like anything else in life though, the best thing you can do is take the necessary precautions before entering a risky situation.

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27 Mistakes You Wish Not To Make When Traveling Solo
  1. Go too cheap on your flight. ...
  2. Not prepared for emergencies. ...
  3. Miss your bus. ...
  4. Get locked in a group. ...
  5. Too many activities for the first/last day of the trip. ...
  6. Not planning your itinerary. ...
  7. Carry a bunch of luggage. ...
  8. Not taking enough photos.


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Yes, hotels provide their own security and do everything they can to keep their guests safe. However, female travellers should also have their own checklist for keeping themselves out of harm's way. Here are our 12 JourneyWoman tips to get you started.

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Beyond that, Europe is a very safe place for women to travel alone. Generally speaking, it's about as safe as your hometown, and most of the precautions you'd need to take are precautions you already take as a woman.

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Solo travel can be daunting, and everyone's comfort level is different. A week should give you enough time to find your footing, trust your gut, and think on your feet. Then, by the second week, you can truly enjoy the place you're visiting. It'll be worth it.

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What are the safest cities for women travelling alone?
  • Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Oslo, Norway.
  • Singapore, Singapore.
  • Vienna, Austria.
  • Barcelona, Spain.
  • Helsinki, Finland.
  • Lisbon, Portugal.


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Here's everything you need to know if you're traveling abroad alone for the first time.
  1. Choose a solo-friendly destination. ...
  2. Consider the local language. ...
  3. Plan ahead. ...
  4. Make a backup plan. ...
  5. Make sure you have an up-to-date passport. ...
  6. Get your visa. ...
  7. Buy travel insurance. ...
  8. Book your hostels in advance.


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You get to overcome your fears. Travelling alone also helps you overcome various fears. It could be the fear of being all by yourself, fear of having no one to talk to, fear of spending too much or the fear of a strange place. Once you take a trip alone, you no longer feel threatened by these things.

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Solo trips are being booked with more and more frequency. Searches for “solo women travel” surged in 2019. Statistics from 2020-2021 by Condor Ferries showed that 84% of solo travel ventures were booked by women, and post-pandemic, searches for solo ventures are up by 36% in 2023, according to Kayak.

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The best floors in a hotel to stay in for safety and convenience are the second, third, and fourth floors. They are high enough in the building to avoid most burglaries but not too high in case of a fire. They are also more convenient than higher floors for entering and leaving the hotel.

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Add avoiding rooms on the first and second floor to your hotel safety checklist, as these are the areas most prone to crime. Rooms on the 3rd-6th floors are ideal. Not only is there typically less crime on these floors, but in the event of an emergency, you can quickly get downstairs and evacuate the building.

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16 Essential Hotel Safety Tips For Women Travelling Alone
  1. Leave valuables at home.
  2. Avoid ground-floor accommodation.
  3. Check the room.
  4. Split your money.
  5. Lock & double lock doors.
  6. Block the door.
  7. Close the windows.
  8. Use the hotel safe.


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