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Posted on March 1, 2010 - by Janice

Solo travel safety: government registries.

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I’m  aware of the government’s registration service for travelers but I’ve never used it. I hadn’t t crossed my mind to use it for my three week trip to Chile either, but maybe it should have.

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Posted on January 2, 2010 - by Janice

Solo Travel Safety: safe answers to common questions.

Keep them guessing.

I was sitting in a pub a month ago and someone asked where I was staying. I told them without telling them anything specific. That was that.

Later they asked how I could feel safe traveling alone. Well, I said, “I have developed certain skills. For example, I keep important information to myself.”
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Posted on December 7, 2009 - by Janice

How to travel alone: Have a Back-up Plan for your Travel Documents

DSCN0413When traveling alone, your personal safety, that of your body, is your number one priority. I have written about this in many ways in the Solo Travel Safety category. Number two is your travel documents. Yes, in my books, money only ranks third. Your travel documents – your passport, visas, travel insurance, credit card information, driver’s license and any important health information – are vitally important in these times of health scares and tighter security at borders. (more…)


Posted on September 19, 2009 - by Janice

Solo Travel – Be smart and you will be safe

Cailin has been traveling all of her life. In the past couple of years  she realized that traveling
could be her life… instead of just a once a year experience. Have a read of her blog: Travel Yourself.
Cailin is a graduate of NSCAD with a Major in film. When not traveling the world,
she works in the Film & TV industry in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

I have done a few solo trips in the past couple of years however it was my most recent trip that really showed to me  to remember that smart and safe go hand in hand when Traveling by Yourself. (more…)


Posted on July 13, 2009 - by Janice

Solo Travel Safety: 5 principles

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Safety is a big issue when you travel solo. And while our post: Travel Safety: 50 tips for solo travelers is one of the most popular on the blog and has lots of innovative and practical advice, it occurred to me on my last solo trip that it may have too much detail. Like me, I suspect that you will use only some of the tips and that it would be helpful  to have some guidelines as well. So here’s a companion piece offering five principles of solo travel safety. (more…)


Posted on June 25, 2009 - by Janice

Reflections on Women Traveling Alone

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As I take this first solo trip since starting the blog, I find that I’m more reflective on the experience of women traveling alone than I ever was before. Traveling solo just came naturally to me. From comments received on the blog and Twitter, I realize that it’s not natural to every women. Traveling alone, while not really uncommon, is a bit unique. (more…)


Posted on May 18, 2009 - by Janice

Travel Safety: 50 Tips for Solo Travelers

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When traveling solo safety comes first.Going solo requires special attention to travel safety so I added a question on safety to my solo travel survey. I received 73 responses and lots of great ideas. Here are the top 50 recommendations on how to stay  safe when going solo. (more…)


Posted on April 7, 2009 - by Janice

Travel Safety: Backup Important Documents on USB Key

    This post has been updated with “How to Travel Alone: Have a Back-up Plan for Your Travel Documents.




While solo travel is safe most of the time, things can go wrong.  With a USB key and some advance preparation, you can be ready for the most difficult situations. (more…)



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