How to Solo Travel Safely

I have traveled to almost 40 countries in Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Except when I was in East Asian countries, I was a visible minority for most of my travels, which made myself more likely to stand out as a tourist in foreign countries, and a more visible target for tourist scams and such.

However, I've grown confident with solo-traveling by setting safety boundaries, doing research about my destination countries, and preparing myself for what to do when bad things happen.

In this blog, I’ll share some best practices that I’ve learned over the years to help you solo-travel safely.