i don't feel safe traveling alone, but if i were to, i would need to have my phone, cash, cards, id, and safety devices/self-defense tools.
knowing which areas are definitely safe for women from those who have previously traveled there
maybe a tracker for family to know exactly where i am
a trusted person in the area to know where i am
standard safety items such as a panic alarm and other defense items (depending on what is legal in that area)
some sort of weapon, rape alarm, pepper spray
knowing there are people i can meet up with in a safe group rather than just the unknown. knowing there are safe spaces to store my personal belongings.
some kind of legal weapon
access to wi-fi, maps, recommended places to go that people can vouch for being safe or the opposite, like for example if a club is known for spiking drinks, maybe there’s a review section that advises you not to go there. rape alarm. a guidebook with emergency contacts for each country, like who to contact. padlock. charger.
phone, good maps app
pepper spray for emergencies
phone, charger, good signal
weapon, torch, phone
meeting up with groups of other young people in different countries.
phone with signal and data for maps
having everything booked in advance and letting people at home know where you’re staying, meeting others who are also traveling alone, portable phone chargers, door locks.
connection to home i.e. wi-fi/phone
phone
money
shearing location with family/friends at all times
touch (at night)
whistle
knowing the language of the place visited
pepper spray
possessions such as a rape alarm or emergency number for women in crisis. and someone always knowing my whereabouts.
knowing there is someone to reach out to or ask for assistance.
well-lit public areas
physical presence of staff/security
signs in english in a foreign country
rape alarms, safety tools, wifi to connect to home
ensuring i can inform people of my location at all times.
increased education aimed at young boys and men on how to leave women alone…
rape alarms
easy access to emergency services
communities where lone travelers can interact
bum bags so your belongings can't be easily stolen, a rape alarm is reassuring to have as a female!
attack alarm
find my friends for iphone
pickpocket-proof clothing / extra hidden pockets
water purifier
vpn
dummy wallet
device to lock hotel door
power bank
first aid kit
emergency contacts
spare cash or card
an online community of others traveling around the same areas as me.
being with someone, having accommodation booked in advance, and knowing exactly where i'm traveling to.
spare bank card & dummy phone
knowing that the places i'm staying are really well known among my friends and family, i know they are safe and reliable.
having some sort of self-defense tool for emergencies… (pepper spray or a horn to alert others)
i’ve traveled alone though and i was fine!
i don’t think anything would make me feel safe alone; i would have to go with a group.
not sure i'd travel alone for this reason, but if i were to, then a phone, location tracking, and a first aid kit.
always having a working phone and number to contact home.
mobile phone, knowing there are other people in the same position, door lock.
meeting with an organized group/guide, any self-defense devices or classes, basic knowledge of the local language in case you need help.
pepper spray
know self-defense
i think meeting up with people along the way would make me feel safer in a group. i would prefer to stay in nicer places as it would make me feel safer, knowing that i have a base. i also believe that having 'find my friends' is beneficial when traveling and allowing my friends and family to have that.
to be honest, i don’t think anything would.
access to wifi
sim card that works across several countries
knowledge of scams that occur in the countries you’re visiting
facebook groups for other travelers
free roaming on your phone all around the world.
things that can be used in self-defense, such as rape alarms, etc. it's sad to think you might need it, but i definitely believe it would be a necessary precaution.
locks etc.
phone (personally would like a satellite phone so it can work no matter what)
alarm
male company!
phone
power bank
alarm
an app with contacts/people doing the same to stay in touch with. more assistance for travelers, places to visit, etc. some kind of alarms that you can carry, apps that keep you safe.
having a fully secured room and a platform where you can find people in similar situations.
less scary and predatory men
pepper spray
general self-defense weapons
map
mobile
having a room to myself (not having to share with strangers), somewhere safe to store my valuables, a good door lock, an alarm.
i'm scared to travel alone.
a list of emergency contacts, first aid kit, medication
a tracker and maybe an alarm.
pepper spray
rape alarm with gps tracking
phone
a mobile phone, buying a sim or data over there, and definitely a portable charger which is a must. a rape alarm too. maybe a lock for my suitcase. some spare change and cash, bank cards.