Sitting by the beach, gazing at the beautiful stars sparkling in the water and enjoying the silence around! Travelling alone is surely fun, but only if you take the right safety precautions. There are several risks to traveling alone, no matter whether you are a man or a gorgeous woman. With the increasing number of single women travelers across the world, it is essential that you stay prepared to face and overcome all types of traveling issues easily. For instance, checking the basic details about your travel destination, the security facilities available and more. Thus, if you are fond of traveling alone and enjoying the beauty of the world around us, here are some basic tips that you should consider for a safe and happy journey.

Learn the basics: Earn as much possible about your travel destination before you pack your bags and take your flight. Knowing about the religious beliefs and culture will help you choose your clothes easily and pack things that might help you during your vacation. Also check the transportation services and details about shopping and food.

Prefer day time travelling: Never take the risk of travelling at night. Take flights or trains that help you reach your holiday destination during the day time.

Stay organized: Make hotel reservations well in advance, but only after checking the locality, safety and the services provided by it. Avoid choosing cheap hotels that offer great deals and discounts.

Avoid confrontation: It’s always wise to understand the situations around you carefully. Avoid eye contact with strangers or being very open to every person you meet. Shy away and always keep your security in mind.

Choose your hotel wisely: Check the hotel location, the rooms, its services, cuisines offered, transportation facility available and then the tariff. If needed, talk to the manager of the hotel or the owner of the hotel before you book it for your stay.

Dress Decently: Choose decent clothes for your vacation, considering the culture and the religious beliefs followed by the locals. If it’s a beach, bikinis are good, but only if there are others wearing skimpy clothes or it is allowed on the beach. Don’t let people get the wrong clues from your attitude.

Travel with fewer luggages: Avoid carrying too many clothes and accessories. Mix and match all your clothes with accessories when travelling. This allows you to be more independent and mobile.

Keep your wallet light: Don’t carry too much cash in your wallet. If needed, use your ATM card or credit card to pay for the expenses. Also keep a backup credit card with you if your card gets lost. Unfortunately, to get  a back up credit may require you to have a clean credit history that you should even have late payments removed from your current credit record.

Keep documents safe: Keep your return tickets, passport documents, consulate papers, etc. in the safe of your hotel room. Losing them can cause you a lot of problems. Also, keep copies of these papers with you.

Hotel safety: Keep the “Do Not Disturb” tag on the door when you are out. This will keep thieves and room service attendants at bay. When you return, remember to check the windows, door and bathrooms of your room.