Advice for Solo Women Travelers

To whomever can help me. I recently edited my eurotrip as “Coco and shasta” if anyone has the time to check it out, I would greatly appreciate it. I have never been to Europe, so this whole thing is new for me. I am Coco and I am going to be traveling with my daughter. The cities and towns I chose is because i love art, architecture and the outdoors. My questions to you are:
How long does it take to go from town to town and/or city to city on my itinerary? I will be traveling by train and taking the bus to sightsee.

I am a 35 year old female planning to travel with my 12 year old daughter to Spain, Italy and France. We both speak fluent spanish and undersatnd some italian and french. We are planning to stay in private rooms in hostels and travel by rail. Any suggestions? Is it a good idea, or should we be with a male? Is it safe? Any publications you may recommend me to read?
we greatly appreciate any tips you may have
Aloha and Mahalo from Hawaii

Hi,

Is it a good idea to bring Cayenne pepper with all around Europe? Is it legal while passing customs or aboard a plane?

Thanks a lot.

Hi….

I am going to travel to UK from July 6- 26 by myself….i plan to visit all the museums and sight seeing the first 10 days…then all the beaches the next 10 days….starting in London….going up..then come back to Liverpool and hit Cambridge, etc ,etc.

I am super nervous and excited at the same time. I have read numerous posts an reviews….are the hostels safe? do they have a place i can lock my stuff?

Hey guys,

I need advice. I’ve been planning on a Eurotrip May 13th – June 15th, for the last year or so with my best friend. Now that its getting closer to the time to leave, I’m starting to have a bad feeling that she will end up with some excuse to flake on me. In the case that my worst fears come true – what should I do? Should I just go solo? [which I’m not entirely crazy about going alone.. but am open to it as a last resort option].. or can I maybe somehow find someone to go with? and if thats an option – how could I go about finding a traveling companion???
help?

-K

hi, i have just joined the site,
and am planning on doing 2 6 month trips
the first one to europe
and then the second one to hong kong, new zealand and australia
i am not too worried organising the 2nd trip as i have friends i can stay with,
but really havent got a clue about europe as i have never been there,
any hints and help about plaaning and making ths trip would be helpful
thanx

Hey,

How would I fare as a petite Asian female travelling abroad in Europe…. solo? I am 24 but look young, like college age. Am I going to stick out much? I don’t mind sticking out, but am I going to be hassled or targeted because of some presupposed ideas that Asians are gullible and vulnerable, and me being female could also add to that “victim” quality? I doubt that will happen but… just to be sure.

I have never been outside the US except Canada and Mexico. I am going for 5 weeks, Apr. 29th – June 7th…BY MYSELF. Should I be scared? Safety tips? I am 25, tall blonde and stick out like a sore thumb. How can I blend in so I can be safe. ALSO; let me know if this is a good route/doable in 5 weeks. I am starting and ending in Barcelona b/c I have a friend from high school there…

Barcelona
Florence
Zurich
Munich
Salzburg
Vienna
Prague
Hamburg
Amsterdam
Brussels
Paris
Barcelona

Any advice would be so much appreciated!

HEY
Well I am planning a trip to spain with my other girlfriend this june/july. I am totally new to backpacking and just need pretty much all advice. How does the metro system work in spain? what is necessary to pack that you wouldnt really think of at first. Where are good places to stay..exc.
thanks

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Hey All!

I’m going to Europe for just under 4 weeks. The first 11 days I’ll be with a group called Contiki and then on my own for the rest. I’m going the middle of september to the beginning of october 2010.

I’m a foodie on an adventure so if you can recommend some great restaurants or cafes, pubs, bars, etc. (While on a budget please haha!) Also looking for things to do with my spare time and things that everyone should see on their first trip to Europe.

All suggestions welcome!!!

Ms Sasha

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