What horror stories? In decades of travel and over 10 years on this and other travel sites, I have heard/read exactly 2 horror stories from solo females. One was from Latin America and was an extremely frightening gang attack, but ultimately just that — extremely frightening as she wasn’t harmed and they got only her pocket change. The other was from a woman traveling Europe. She was out running in the early morning and got hassled by a couple of guys — she out ran them and came to no harm, although she was very frightened by the ordeal.

1. You have little to worry about in terms of personal safety. As with all places where there are tourists and all situations where you don’t have somebody else looking out for you, you do need to take extra precautions with your belongings. Use a money belt. Carry only enough cash for the day in a pocket. Don’t flash wads of cash, expensive cameras and electronics, expensive jewelry.
2. Gypsies in any Italian city I’ve visited are no worse and no more numerous than the pan handlers in major cities anywhere… Bucharest is another story.
3. Trust your instincts. If it feels uncomfortable, don’t go there. Avoid lonely, dark streets, etc.
4. Look confident and like you know where you’re going. Don’t look lost. If you need to consult a map go into a shop or to a cafe.
5. If someone bothers you, do the following in this order: a) ignore them b) say “no,” “go away,” whatever similar phrases you know in English or local language. Be firm and definite, but polite. c) Make enough noise, with your “no,” etc. to attract attention.
6. Sun glasses help avoid unwanted eye contact. The smile and/or greeting to everyone you meet that may be normal behavior at home may be interpreted as a come-on from a solo female in Europe.

If you truly wanted to experience every side of Europe,the good and the bad,u should visit this countries:Germany,Poland,Hungary,Czech Republic,Serbia,Austria,Swiss,Italy,Holl… should have a lots of fun.