Travel Safety Security For Woman

Choose your travel wardrobe carefully, eliminating bright attention-getting colors and expensive jewelry and watches. The smart woman traveler wants to remain as inconspicuous as possible.

Be extra vigilant at airport check-ins and at train and bus stations. Always keep luggage in front of you where you can see it at all times.

At the airport, don't send any of your possessions through the x-ray security check until you're ready to go through yourself. Scam artists work in teams. The person in front of you holds up the line by deliberately leaving change in his or her pocket, for example, and setting off the metal detector. While you are waiting to go through, his partner is picking up your valuables off the conveyor belt and melting into the crowd.

Always carry a light scarf in your bag. It's perfect for tying your camera bag, day pack, or purse to your luggage cart. Imagine a thief's surprise when he tries to "snatch and run". i

While on your Flight

1. Talk to female flight attendants who are either from or know the country to obtain advice on areas to avoid.
2. Do not announce your final destination or length of stay to fellow passengers, as the information may be overheard.

Avoiding unwanted attention

A woman travelling alone may find herself the focus of insistent male attention. These advances can make a woman uncomfortable, if not fearful for her safety. The following points may help prevent unwanted attention:  

Avoid wearing provocative, figure-hugging clothing.
If you are confronted with unwelcome attention, it is advised that you remain calm and remove yourself from the situation as soon as possible. You might also wish to approach the nearest police officer or security guard.
In the event of verbal harassment, particularly by male bystanders, it is recommended that you pretend you cannot understand what they are saying. You might also ignore them or speak in a foreign language they are not likely to understand.
Unwanted attention can be avoided by wearing a wedding ring.
Avoiding eye contact with men is a good way to prevent any problems or hassles; wearing dark glasses can help with this and can give you a confidence boost as well.
Act confidently. Know where you are going and what you are doing, and walk with assurance. Confidence can be a major deterrent of criminal activities, such as petty theft and harassment.