An increasing number of women of all ages are taking off to roam the globe. But, says the Youth Hostel Association’s Tenille Knight, women need to research their destinations, be well prepared and take particular care while travelling.
Knight will be presenting a talk at this year’s Expo. “Today’s young women are settling down and starting their families later in life,” she says. “This gives them more time to chase those travel dreams their mums or grandmas may have never had the chance to.”
Eva knows how to get the best out of her travels
Her tips include: pack an over-the-body bag and keep your belongings close or locked up at all times.
When on the train, in a café or internet booth, wrap the strap of your luggage around your leg or arm, and if you’re withdrawing a large amount of cash, keep it in a money bag around your waist.
Lauren Resnick, author of Princess With A Backpack and an experienced traveller, says it is amazing how differently people will treat you when you have your backpack on and are dressed decently and have your hair done. She offers tips for, among other things, looking your best, packing wisely, staying safe and avoiding jetlag.
Resnick suggest getting a hassle-free haircut before you leave, add a touch of gloss to your lips, giving each city two days and each country two weeks and asking hotels for rooms designed for the female traveller that aren’t down dark laneways.
The message is: have fun, look your best but don’t take unnecessary risks.
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