Hey!
 
I’m 18 F and I just got back from a 4 month solo trip to europe… and I know it seems scary at first but europe on your own isn’t really that bad Anyways I’m actually heading back out there on
April 16th and I’ll be in Paris/ San Sebastian/ Lisbon/ Madrid/ Barcelona/ Nice/ Milan/ Florence/ Rome/ Pompeii/ Venice/ Budapest…… I also speak 4 languages which definitely comes in handy for me so I guess that’s why I’m not really that nervous lol but let me know what your travel goals are because I’m actually looking for someone to travel with this time around.
 
-Marina

First you need to work out your “several months” so you either don’t need special visas or have time to get them in advance.   Shouldn’t be a problem, but you do need to think about it.  You can only spend a total of 90 days in the Schengen area in an overall period of 180 days.  If you land in the Schengen area you will have to have a return ticket within 90 days or “proof of onward travel” to show that you intend to leave the area within 90 days.

Personal safety won’t be a huge issue.  Safety of your belongings will be.  Anywhere there are tourists there are pickpockets and purse snatchers.  Use a money belt and keep alert and aware. Trust your instincts (if it feels scary  after dark, don’t go there alone after dark).