Solo female travelers have been to just about every corner of the globe. While an adventurous spirit and a wealth of stamina are needed to travel to some of the world’s more far-flung destinations, other places are welcoming, safe, and user-friendly for female travelers.
Here are the best and worst destinations for solo wandering women.
Women find themselves welcome in Amsterdam. While the city is known for its debauchery, women are treated with the utmost equality and are expected to be independent and free-thinking. In addition, the Netherlands is a reasonably safe place to travel and almost every resident has a working knowledge of English.
India is a more challenging destination compared to any place in Europe, but women traveling solo will find themselves more welcome by locals than if they were traveling with male companions. There are plenty of tour operators on the Subcontinent that specialize in tours and itineraries for women who want to travel the country alone.
What are some places that are difficult or, worse, dangerous for solo female travelers? The Middle East and Northern Africa are notorious for their lack of women’s rights. While this is not true of every one of the region’s countries, it is a noticeable fact that may lead to difficulties. At the same time, local females in places like Morocco or Egypt have been known to be very welcoming to female travelers who are traveling alone.
Some destinations are popular, but require extra caution. Instances of rape are higher in Latin America and the Caribbean than in other parts of the world. Solo female travelers in Italy, Spain, and Greece have often complained about overly aggressive – though not often dangerous – local males. These complaints and statistics are not reasons to cross these places off your list of possible destinations, but they are reasons to observe extra caution and possibly employ the services of a tour operator to ensure a good level of security.
The complete list of destinations for solo female travelers can be found on here.
