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I'm not one to whine about the hardships faced by solo female travelers. Sure, some things are frustrating, but in general, I much prefer to travel alone, and the more challenging the destination, the better. I don't go out of my way to attract trouble or visit sketchy places, but I've had my share of close calls and situations that set off alarm bells.For the most part, however, I've been treated with generosity and kindness while traveling alone, and had my most rewarding travel experiences. That said, there's a few things most women should bring on trips to foreign lands, solo or no. Guys, you got it easy.
1. Appropriate attire
More than just practicality, wearing the right clothes is important from both a cultural/religious respect and personal safety standpoint. Showing too much skin or your hair is definitely not cool in much of the Middle East or Muslim world, and skimpy attire or sunbathing topless is just plain disrespectful, not to mention dangerous, in many countries.
Remember that we're incredibly liberal here in the U.S. (too much, in my opinion) when it comes to public dress code...or lack thereof. Don't make yourself a target for crime or unwanted solicitation. You don't have to go all Victorian, but use good judgement.
2. Tampons
It may come as a shock, but to most of the world--including much of Europe--tampons are a foreign concept or a luxury/exorbitantly expensive. If you've ever tried to find tampons in Latin America, you know what I mean. Whether the reasons are cultural, religious, or geographical doesn't matter. If you're not down with wearing the equivalent of a diaper, BYOT.
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