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Always wanted to plan a solo-trip but weren\u2019t sure if it was a safe option? Well, think again! With this guide full of travel tips and quips, we show every woman how to travel solo without getting taken for a ride! Be it during the journey, while sight-seeing, exploring local cuisines or finding a place to stay, here\u2019s how to have a stress-free solo holiday!<\/p>\n
1. Don\u2019t act like a tourist. Duh<\/span> 2. Lie a little, it ain\u2019t a sin. (Particularly when you\u2019re travelling)<\/span> 3. Dress like you belong. Try to at least!<\/span> 4. Get your travel tips from local restaurants<\/span> 5. Go beyond selfies, it\u2019s important for safety<\/span> 6. Capture your taxi info<\/span> Image source: FilmMagic<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n 7. Put on some bling!<\/span> 8. Lastly, stay connected<\/span> Solo travel is one of the most self-indulgent things that every woman deserves to try at least once! Exploring the unknown, being on your own, and rediscovering yourself – what more could a girl ask for? We know! Free-spirited fashion for all those selfies you\u2019re going to take! Check out our style recommendations:<\/p>\n
\nThis one\u2019s a given, right? But we often do things subconsciously without realising how touristy they really are. Walking around with your head in a map? Asking every second person for directions? Ladies, do your research before getting there!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_360572705-2.jpg\")
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\nYou know you\u2019re travelling solo, but the whole world needn\u2019t – honesty isn\u2019t always the best policy! If you need to ask a stranger for directions, maybe try this:
\n\u201cCan you tell me which way the art gallery is? I\u2019m getting late to meet a friend!\u201d<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_46501066-2.jpg\")
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\nYou may have planned pretty travel outfits for each day and each place you want to visit, but keep in mind, you don\u2019t want to stand out too much. Flashy jewellery plus head-turning outfits are a big no \u2013 resist the temptation ladies!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_532907755-2.jpg\")
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\nThe best way to get sight-seeing insights and travel tips is from local hotel staff. Before you head out for the day, get that hearty breakfast you deserve and all the info you need. Just ask for a table for 1 and start chatting with the local waiters at that quaint caf\u00e9 to ask for their recommendations about the must-do things around town.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_446586085-1-1-1-4.jpg\")
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\nIt\u2019s easy to forget names of places when you\u2019re in a new area. Making notes in your phone is one way to remember, but capturing visuals is the best solution. Take photographs of your hotel and the buildings around it \u2013 so that you\u2019ll know what to look for while navigating your way back!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_440134678-2.jpg\")
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\nIf commuting in taxis is a part of your daily routine, you probably wouldn\u2019t think twice about hopping into one even while holidaying. But in unfamiliar places, taking extra precaution is the key to safety. Take a snap of the car\u2019s number plate and any official registration, just in case.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/170030873-5.jpg\")
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\nNo, we don\u2019t mean accessorise heavily \u2013 that\u2019s just asking for trouble! But some solo travellers opt to sport a fake wedding ring to avoid unwanted advances from locals. If you\u2019re all about enjoying peace and quiet and aren\u2019t interested in mingling, well, you know what to do!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_488199415-2.jpg\")
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\nWe know you\u2019d ideally like to go off-grid and stay away from technology, but for your safety and for the peace-of-mind of your parents and friends \u2013 find free WiFi. Hop into a nearby caf\u00e9 or fast-food joint for a couple of minutes, open WhatsApp or post a picture on Instagram before heading out again so you leave behind a social-media-breadcrumb trail!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_280612364-2.jpg\")
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