Tips for the single traveler
Louise Cazazian with maps and other travel information: She’s been on every continent except Antarctica, and prefers the spontaneity that traveling by herself allows. (Feb. 25, 2012) Credit: Heather Walsh
Grand Circle Cruise Line and Overseas Adventures Travel is offering a free booklet, “101 Tips for Women Travelers.” Many of the tips have been written by women based on their experiences. For a copy, call 800-248-3737.
Here are some tips
from the booklet,
good for any gender.
About a week before you leave, get a small amount of cash, in small bills, in the local currency.
Carry a list of all medications, including strengths and dosages, and of any allergies.
Take a digital photo of important documents, such as your passport and driver’s license, load the photos onto your computer and email them to yourself. If you lose a document, you can access a copy at an Internet cafe or hotel.
Women should wear a wedding ring, whether they are married or not. A cheap gold wedding ring will generally ward off unwanted romantic attention.
On a group tour, tell your trip leaders you are a solo traveler. They can help you find others in the group who share your interests, or direct you to local attractions if you want to get away on your own.
In restaurants, take a seat at the bar, where you will be less conspicuous dining alone and have the bartender for company.
Avoid losing your way back to the hotel when you’re in a new city — especially one with an unfamiliar alphabet — by taking a matchbook with you. Simply show it to a taxi driver for safe delivery back to your door.
