{"id":2276,"date":"2021-10-04T00:04:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T00:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-2\/"},"modified":"2021-10-04T00:04:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T00:04:35","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In September 2012, I found myself shaking in my shoes, carry-on backpack strapped to me, one-way ticket in hand, ready to board a plane that would take me to Bangkok. It was exhilarating and terrifying at the same time, and in the months and years that have followed, those butterflies\u00a0are still there when I board a plane to a new place where I don\u2019t know anyone and have no idea what could happen.<\/p>\n<p>Almost 10 years on, I continue to find empowerment in solo travel \u2013 I\u2019ve traveled to over 60 countries, mostly on my own, and have no plans on ever stopping. <\/p>\n<p>Ready to do the same? I\u2019ve put together a comprehensive guide to solo female travel to make it simple to navigate your fears, dreams, savings, plans, and everything in-between:<\/p>\n<h2>Commit to Your Decision to Travel Alone<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cancun-things-to-do-7.jpg\" alt=\"cancun things to do isla holbox\" class=\"wp-image-23476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cancun-things-to-do-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cancun-things-to-do-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cancun-things-to-do-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cancun-things-to-do-7-560x374.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cancun-things-to-do-7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cancun-things-to-do-7-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cancun-things-to-do-7.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Commit to yourself<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why are you taking a solo trip? For me, the decision was made after recognizing an overall dissatisfaction with life, despite a high-flying job, a beach-front apartment and a stable relationship. I had fears of failure and loneliness, but was determined to give it a shot. <\/p>\n<p>I had to find a way to commit to my decision, and for me it was writing a blog post to let everybody, including my family, friends, acquaintances, and old co-workers, know that I quit my job and sold my stuff and packed up to leave. It was vulnerable and real, and a couple weeks later, I was on the plane.<\/p>\n<p>That was 10 years ago, when solo female travel was nowhere near as common as now; today, 84% of solo travelers are women. My blog, which dedicates to solo female travel, receives 5 million visits annually. Take it from us \u2013 it\u2019s one of the most empowering decision you can make for yourself. It will be scary, and at some point, lonely, but that\u2019s also precisely the zone where greatness happens, and everyone deserves to feel that way.<\/p>\n<h2>Pick Your Travel Destination<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"iceland packing list thermals\" class=\"wp-image-19866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-735x490.jpg 735w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1.jpg\" alt=\"iceland packing list thermals\" class=\"wp-image-19866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1-735x490.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iceland-packing-list-1.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>In Iceland, one of the best solo travel destination in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You know that fire that ignites in your\u00a0chest and the rush of butterflies you get when inspiration hits to travel somewhere new? Your imagination runs wild with all kinds of possibilities but honestly, how do you narrow the whole world down to one place?<\/p>\n<p>My biggest tip for choosing your solo destination is to be honest and realistic. There\u2019s a lot to think about: price, vibe, activities, weather, safety, and so on, but here are a few lists to help you out:<\/p>\n<h2>How to Prepare for a Solo Trip<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" alt=\"best travel blogging course\" class=\"wp-image-22296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos-560x421.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos-600x451.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos.jpg\" alt=\"best travel blogging course\" class=\"wp-image-22296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos-560x421.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos-600x451.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/relaxing-videos.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Let\u2019s get down to business!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now that you have decided where to go, it\u2019s time to get to work. You may follow this fool-proof, step-by-step guide to plan a solo trip that I\u2019ve used to plan over 100 trips around the world. <\/p>\n<p>Planning a long-term solo trip? Here are my best tips that helped me prepare for a 6-month long solo trip around Southeast Asia:<\/p>\n<p>I also highly recommend getting my solo travel guide book, Conquering Mountains, which has helped thousands of women realize their solo travel dreams! <\/p>\n<h2>What to Pack for Your Solo Trip?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2.jpg 800w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-683x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-683x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/new-mexico-road-trip-2-683x1024.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Girls just wanna have fun (and look good doing it!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If there\u2019s one incredibly valuable thing I\u2019ve done during 75% of my\u00a0nomadic existence since 2012, it\u2019s packing carry on only. Honestly, I\u2019ve done it for years! It is one of the best decisions I made to never have to pay extra baggage fees, worry that the airline lost my bag, and wait for them to put it on the carousel. It also gave me freedom to hoof it when I had to, take cheaper motorbike taxis, and easily keep track of everything.<\/p>\n<p>My biggest secrets for this were packing cubes (these have lasted almost 9 years of constant use) to compress my week and a half\u2019s worth of clothes, and just buying cheap new stuff when I got tired of what I had and giving away the old. Sometimes I traded with fellow travelers as well or won the laundry lottery when the hostel accidentally gave back the wrong clothes. On that note, don\u2019t bring anything you can\u2019t live without or that can\u2019t get dirty on your adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few more of my favorite packing lists for different climates and trips:<\/p>\n<h2>Meeting Others as a Solo Female Traveler<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"908\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-908x1024.jpg 908w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-768x866.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-560x632.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-600x677.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-908x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-908x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"908\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-908x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-908x1024.jpg 908w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-768x866.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-560x632.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-600x677.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/womens-patagonia-trip-908x1024.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Why not take a group trip as a solo female traveler?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>My biggest fear of traveling solo wasn\u2019t whether I\u2019d be safe (although that certainly mattered too!), it was actually that\u00a0I\u2019d be lonely. I had no idea how many, if any, other girls were out there traveling alone and how easy it would be to meet people. It was actually SO MUCH easier than I thought, and it made me a more social and confident person as a result.<\/p>\n<p>I learned a lot about how to connect with people, and this is how I approach the social aspect of solo female travel now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join a group activity as a solo female traveler. When arriving in a new city, my favorite thing to do is to join one of those free walking tour (your hostel will likely have recommendations) to get a first-hand experience of the area and meet other travelers.<\/li>\n<li>Stay in places that are have high ratings for being social online, like hostels and backpackers accommodation. They usually have private rooms too if you\u2019re not interested in dorms.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with other solo female travelers on social apps and Facebook groups prior to your trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even as an introvert, I find it easy to meet others as a solo traveler. Somehow, being alone in a foreign country seems to give me courage to approach others! That being said, there are days I spend completely by myself, which brings me to the next point:<\/p>\n<h2>How to Enjoy Being Alone<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"827\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1-560x662.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1-600x709.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1-560x662.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1-600x709.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thingstodoinsedona-1.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>I used to fear solitude; now I crave for it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry too much about the times when you are alone, because it will happen and that\u2019s okay. It\u2019s a gift to get <em>you<\/em> all to yourself. We are influenced by those who know us, usually without even realizing it \u2013\u00a0the sum of the 5 people we\u2019re around the most. As social creatures it\u2019s what we do!<\/p>\n<p>But what about if you\u2019re on your own? Then there\u2019s nobody around to affect how you act, feel, and judge things. It\u2019s all on you\u00a0to define what you enjoy and what you want to do. That\u2019s some powerful stuff, and every woman should get the chance to come up with her own identity, right?<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Safety<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"800\" alt=\"mt rose hike winter\" class=\"wp-image-24584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3-560x614.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3-600x658.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3.jpg\" alt=\"mt rose hike winter\" class=\"wp-image-24584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3-560x614.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3-600x658.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-photography-spots-lake-tahoe-3.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Being safe is a big consideration, and it\u2019s probably also one of the biggest, if not <em>the<\/em> biggest concerns of your loved ones regarding your solo journey. Staying safe when you travel alone is\u00a0not rocket science, though, and you can take certain precautions to have a more relaxed and enjoyable experience. Focus on a\u00a0few key factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make up your own mind without anyone coercing you when it comes to anything you are doing or might not want to do.<\/li>\n<li>If\/when it feels wrong, stop and leave. You\u2019re allowed to change your mind.<\/li>\n<li>Listen to your intuition.<\/li>\n<li>Know your surroundings \u2013 Read up on customs, the appropriate dress code, and dangers\u00a0before you go<\/li>\n<li>Do what you do at home to stay safe \u2013 Don\u2019t get intoxicated on a night out alone, don\u2019t walk dark city streets alone at night, don\u2019t be flashy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want more tips? I asked 31 other solo female travelers how they stay safe on the road and this is what they said.<\/p>\n<h2>Embrace the Chance to Grow<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-1188x1536.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-1584x2048.jpg 1584w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-560x724.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-600x776.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-150x194.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-scaled.jpg 1934w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-792x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-792x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-1188x1536.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-1584x2048.jpg 1584w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-560x724.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-600x776.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-150x194.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-scaled.jpg 1934w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00039-2-792x1024.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I was really surprised to find that traveling on my own would be so beneficial to not just \u201cfinding myself,\u201d but really, getting to know myself. I realized I\u2019m brave, I can be quick on my feet, and that I wanted to be a writer and to follow that dream.<\/p>\n<p>Traveling alone has so many benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It makes you confident<\/strong> in yourself and your abilities. If you can travel the world alone, what can\u2019t you do?<\/li>\n<li><strong>You tend to get better at problem solving<\/strong> because when there\u2019s no sense in sulking and you can\u2019t pass the buck, you become really good at making decisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your become more outgoing<\/strong> because travelers are friendly people and they\u2019re easy to talk to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You grow so much<\/strong>, learning about yourself and the world (here are a few favorite\u00a0spiritual\u00a0reads of mine to help that along.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Traveling solo triggered all kinds of growth for me, what could it do for you?<\/p>\n<h2>How to Take Your Own Photos as a Solo Female Traveler<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"501\" height=\"668\" alt=\"rumah pohon, nusa penida\" class=\"wp-image-25371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/nusa-penida-6-edited.jpg 501w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/nusa-penida-6-edited-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/nusa-penida-6-edited.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/nusa-penida-6-edited.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"501\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/nusa-penida-6-edited.jpg\" alt=\"rumah pohon, nusa penida\" class=\"wp-image-25371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/nusa-penida-6-edited.jpg 501w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/nusa-penida-6-edited-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/nusa-penida-6-edited.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>I take most of my travel photos, including this one<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>During my first year of solo travel, I was too self-conscious to take selfies and did not have the courage to ask for help from others. Then I went home and realized I had almost nothing to look back on, and decided to change that. After years of practice, I now take 99% of my own travel photos, make money out of travel photography and even launched a travel photography masterclass! Traveling solo doesn\u2019t mean that you have to come back with a bunch of photos that don\u2019t have you in them, or are super crappy because someone else took them who didn\u2019t put in the effort. Here\u2019s a detailed blog post on how to take beautiful travel photos of yourself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n<p>I hope this solo female travel guide has helped you to get started on your journey, though I know there are still a lot of details that you might be wondering about things like your resume, how to handle working on the road or a sabbatical, what exactly to say to your concerned friends and parents, and how to handle things like mail forwarding and immunizations.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve covered it all in Conquering Mountains, How to Solo Travel the World Fearlessly, plus case studies and advice from dozens of other solo female travelers. It\u2019s\u00a0basically this guide on steroids. If you found the info helpful here, imagine 80 more pages of specific advice designed to get you from idea to action.<\/p>\n<p>Happy travels, ladies, the world\u2019s our oyster.<\/p>\n<div class=\"linked-guide-page\">\n<p class=\"linked-guide-page__text\">Click to read more posts about<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"594\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4.jpg 849w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4-600x420.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4-768x537.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4.jpg 849w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4-600x420.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/solo-female-travel-advice\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.bemytravelmuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/solofemaletravel4.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    function loadFacebookPixelScript() {\n        var fb = document.createElement(\"script\");\n        fb.text=\"!function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {if (f.fbq) return; 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