Women needs to travel with a special care, just read some of the basic rules in the words of seo Trainer and a frequent Traveler Mr Hari Babu Never miss your Adventure trip, follow the basic safety tips as thieves often perceive females as easier targets for theft than men. While traveling always try to stick to safer parts of the town.
Women travelers may face some level of risk in unfamiliar environments or cultures. Women may sometimes be placed at greater risk. This article is designed to provide women with information to raise their awareness and help minimize these risks.
Women Before departing to any country, it’s a good idea to contact the foreign mission (embassy, high commission or consulate) of the countries you intend to visit to obtain information on visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations), traveling with medicines and working overseas.
The better prepared you are, the more enjoyable and safer your travel is likely to be. Try to acquaint yourself with the culture and customs of the countries you are visiting. Learn simple phrases in the local language. Respecting local customs will help you avoid potentially dangerous situations. Investing in an up-to-date travel book might save you a lot of worry. Browsing the internet can also provide you with additional tips for your travel.
Make photocopies of your passport, credit cards, travel insurance documents and important phone numbers. Keep these copies separate from the originals in case of loss or theft. Also leave a set of copies with someone at home.
Watch the crowd
Women should be careful on Dark Street even if they have a companion. Always remember to carry a Light and try to avoid deserted streets after dark. If you can't, then carry a small, heavy flashlight in your hand.
Some thieves prefer crowded areas, stay alert in places like bus and Railway Stations and during street celebrations, where you're
likely to be jostled thieves use these crowded areas to grab your stuff.
A money belt works, too, but thieves even know all about money belts so be careful in using them.
Avoid wearing jewelry while traveling in crowded areas. If a thief yanks a bracelet from your wrist or a necklace from your throat you could be injured. If a thief is trying to steal your bag most experts say not to resist let your bag go and then shout for help rather than risk assault.
Dress like a local
Dressing well can make a thief think you have mounds of moolah or money in your bag. And women's dress can be a major issue in some developing countries. Understand the customs followed in the country you are traveling for example until recently, Afghanistan women had to cover themselves from head to toe or risk legal repercussions. It's already pretty clear that you're a Westerner -- avoid looking like a rich Westerner to avoid creepy kinds of attention.
Learn the local dress code as soon as you arrive to your travel destination. Buy appropriate clothing locally if necessary. In some countries, typical American young women's attire like a shirt that shows your belly, may be an offensive slap in the face to local women and an invitation for a come-on from the men. In Islamic countries, lay aside your own opinions and wear a head scarf.
Please avoid unwanted attention from men and know what to do if you're groped, assaulted or raped while traveling. Avoid Unwanted Guy Attention you’re young, you're on an adventure, and you may want some attention from that guy you've just met. Just don't invite him back to your hotel room until you know he's a safe guy and remember that what you think is not okay may not be clear if you don't speak the language.
Consider buying a cheap wedding ring, even if you're a teenager. Especially in developing countries, a married woman is viewed as the property of another man and therefore off limits. Sounds silly, but it works.
Remember that in any country it is known that prolonged eye contact with a man is an invitation to flirt. Eye contact also may be considered disrespectful in some countries and may invite aggressive behavior from strangers. Talk with local women to learn the rules.
If you're being groped or touched inappropriately in a crowd, know how to say, "Leave me alone!", “go
away”, “help”, “call the police “,
“Help “, “no” loudly in the local language. Carry pepper spray in case of assault. Always be ready to run like the wind, don’t wear high heels on deserted streets at night.
Check in with the local embassy as soon as possible and let someone know what happened. It’s not always in your best interests to go to the police in some countries.
If you are raped, head for a hospital to ask for help .If you're raped by a member of your traveling group, grab a cab and head straight to the hospital. Don't shower or douche before you get to the hospital. You may destroy evidence. Read about date rape drugs and how to avoid them.
Look and act confident. Be alert. Use common sense. Always stride along like you know where you're going. Don't let all this scare you away from international travel - you'll doubtless be perfectly safe. Being young and female is great so enjoy your travel by following the above mentioned safety tips.
In case If traveling with children in Australia, keep in mind that under Australian law, an Australian citizen under 18 years of age who has never married is regarded as a child. Children cannot be included in an adult’s passport. Each child, including a newborn infant, must be issued with their own passport. Information on Australian passports (adult, children or senior) is available on www.passports.gov.au
