FEMALE TRAVEL TIPS 

The wedding ring tip makes me sad. What a world we live in.

Didn't read the title as I started watching... only after you advised I leave my heels at home did I read the title and went 'Ohhhhhhhhh'. Haha.

i feel so sorry that we as women have to keep saying "oh but we love men!!" and feel like we have to justify ourselves before we talk about men catcalling/ staring at us. like despite the fact that most of them just disrespect us and don't give it a second thought, we still feel guilty for calling them out...

You Girls ROCK!!! but sometimes I just find it pretty unfair that girls has so much more to take care/be aware of while guys can just go out whenever they want carefreely & some countries girls are treated unequally, always below men. also we got PERIODS to take care of!!!

Isn't it so sad that half this video is about safety and avoiding unwanted attention from guys? It sucks but it also REALLY does have to be mentioned especially if there are young girls watching who are still a bit naive to the world. I was 18 and alone when I went travelling to America and until that trip I had never got attention from guys at all whether at school or in public but literally the first day I was there I was getting yelled at in the street. Can be very daunting when you're young and on your own xo

Really, watch the alcohol! If 3 beers gets you a little buzzed, only have 2. When you travel alone or even with 1 other female friend, you have to been in control and appear to be in control. Sleazy dudes wait for girls to get drunk and then start hitting on you. So, this can be greatly avoided by being more moderate in your boozing.

Had a blast filming this with you two! We gotta start planning our next trip together xoxo

Yes! So much girl power right here! Love you girls, can't wait for our next adventure :)

Backpacking Europe for the first time this summer and I'm so excited! A lot of people have told me not to go alone as a female, but doing it anyways!

It's funny that being a female in the middle east can sometimes be easier, mainly in the richer areas. for example in dubai there are special areas in the subway for females so they feel safer.

Saying things to women in the streets like "bella" is NOT culture, anywhere, is awfull and you should NOT ACCEPT it and not get used to. Im from spain and if we acept theese things its only going to get worse.

The best pieces of advice in this video according to me were: look confident! Do not tell people that you're alone, and do not believe that it is dangerous to travel as a woman. The shorts in Bulgaria...I saw several comments say that wasn't true, and I would agree! I've been there three times and shorts were not issue. It would be interesting to know where exactly you were and what year that was. Now let's talk about harassment. The fact that "everyone does it" does not make it okay. Shouting "compliments" at someone who that makes uncomfortable, no matter the language, the country, the religion...should not be okay. We're far from that being the norm worldwide. I agree with you ladies that you should not react to it, either positively (smile) or negatively (shout back insults), because this will this will lead the harasser to continue and engage with you further. Credentials: I have lived on 4 continents and traveled to 26 countries xxx

all three videos were wonderful. This one was my favorite. You guys should do more collabs and more tips like this.

Most of these tips are awesome and useful. But I feel like I need to add my two cents here about the "most men are just trying to help" comment you made. This is not a good piece of advice to be giving anyone, especially women. Young women are especially impressionable and if you tell them that "most men just want to help" when they go out traveling by themselves, or in a group, they may be too trusting of strangers in a strange place. I can totally understand if I've been standing in one place, staring at a map for 15 minutes looking confused and someone comes to offer directions because they see me struggling. However, even if it is the norm of the country you are visiting, if someone is pestering you with help you didn't ask for, and getting too close because "why are you alone", "I just want to help", you need to get the F* away from that person. The best thing you can do is be vigilant at all times.

I loved your travel tips...I'm using these tips on my Euro trip next month!!!

Be really careful about very charming men. Charm can be deceptive and a great tool for the psychopath.

Nadine, you really impressed me with your advice on footwear, coming from someone who learned the hard way. Who tried to climb a rocky mountain in flip flops, and went to a dance lesson in Uggs? lol. Changing the subject, it occurred to me that it would help travelers a lot to hear how you coped with situations where you missed a connection. or got dropped off at the wrong location, or lost your booking, or just got lost, or really any of the things that didn't go as planned. Not everyone has got your self confidence and might be scared to travel to unknown places, and I think you are best placed to give advice on that.

its so sad how we women gotta figure out ways to stay careful and safe such as wear a ring and pretend ur're married when you're not is so sad. men gotta chill

When she started talking about the divacup...those looks XD like "what the hell is she talking about?!" :D I hope those menstrual cups will be normal really soon, for the health of women, for their convenience and especially for the environment!

Sexual protection options girls? If you really like certain name brand condoms, such as non latex, etc, bring them with you. Other countries sometimes only have cheap low quality ones available. And birth control is usually available over the counter in many countries.

I would say as well, just as a precaution, learn some sort of self defence. I have been doing Krav Maga for around 5 years now and it has boosted my confidence so much, I can walk around alone and feel safer and less intimidated. It honestly really helps build your character and gives off the 'don't mess with me' vibe when you want it to. I wish we lived in a world where learning how to protect yourself wasn't a thing but it is and you should just to be extra safe! Many clubs, such as mine will cater to your needs if you let them know that you're going travelling in X amount of weeks, they can show you many different techniques against common attacks against women and it really is worth knowing whether you're going to travel on your own or not. 😊

Love this-- us girls need more travel tips!

wow...took me ahwile to figure out that during their "men" portion of the video they were saying STARES and I thought she was walking about STAIRS.... *facepalm*

With the cab advice - have you guys ever had problems taking a cab as a solo traveler? I hate to be paranoid but my trip in India was much harder because there were so many stories about attacks in taxis and buses...would love to hear more thoughts on the safety aspects! Thanks!

it's confusing sometimes which of the cab or bus is safer; cab may kidnap you solo, or bus may have many creepy old/teen men staring

My three favorite people in one video! Yes ((: Love you guys.

The wedding ring thing doesn't always work. I feel like this is one of those tricks that everyone suggests but no ones actually tried it and found it doesn't work. I tried it, and the guys in Egypt either didn't care or didn't buy it. If theres not a guy next to you, you're not married. I'm not bothering with it again, as I don't like wearing rings. Many cultures don't wear wedding rings either.

I still don't think" You're asking to be stared at" its a fair and supportive comment, regardless of the country.

you go girls! I'm a late starter (I'm 49) but if I were 20 years younger, I'd be hanging with you girls! all your tips transcend agree so keep up the great videos! Xoxox

Absolutely great advice. As a female who has traveled solo I agree with all that was shared. Good info for all ladies and even greatly for younger or newer lady travelers.

Really cool video! When I saw the title I thought it'd be a video full of beauty or fashion tips (which I was not looking for) and I was pleasantly surprised to find really good advice on how to stay safe (which also applies for men). Thanks for sharing your experience with the rest of the people who love to travel!

I’m a young man and I love the female travel tip videos, they’re the best safety videos I love! They cover everything and help me feel and stay safe!

When I study abroad to Dublin, Ireland this year I need to stay at a hostel in London, maybe Italy? Or even Norway! I don't mind running into any Australia guys lol!

I bet I'll lose my passport and miss my flight and go up the wrong plane on my first solo trip. I'm also a really paranoid person about female safety and especially perverts. I actually worry that more than anything else like losing money or smth. Like that's really the reason why I don't like to dress showing too much skin when I go out even in my own country even though it's probably not even the right reason to be molested because of how you dress. But I really really really don't know how to deal with this and I always feel very paranoid. I'm not even good-looking wth I'm just gonna travel with my girlfriends.

Nice video Nadine! Some women can be put off traveling solo due to hearing so many scare stories, but sadly they'd be missing out on so much in life. I'd like to add though that I strongly believe that we solo female travelers should know ways to defend ourselves if we are ever being attacked. Not all of us have time to take self defense classes however, so I'd like to share some tips which I have learned. There are very effective ways for women for fighting off even the strongest of men. I've been taking Krav Maga for women classes for self-defense and I've learned that the best self- defense targets on a mans body for women, and the best ways of striking them are as follows: - the eyes (finger poke them) - the nose (palm heel strike upwards) - the throat (chopping like actions) - the testicles (knee / kick / punch / slap / grab-twist-pull and *hold on to them tightly* until he collapses and passes out within a matter of seconds) - the knees (sideways kick to dislocate) I've been taught that even a trained, determined teenage girl could easily take down a man if she goes for these targets, especially if she goes *fast* and *hard* for the *eyes* or the *testicles* (or "high balls" and "low balls" as I've also heard them called.) If he's removed his trousers and he is about to rape you, then *his testicles will now be extremely vulnerable* to a "grab, twist, pull and hold" counterattack, and you should keep squeezing and pulling them as hard as you can (you can even use both hands, and it's still just as effective even if you only manage to get hold of one testicle) until he passes out in under 8 seconds. When a man has his testicles forcefully squeezed it causes him to curl over and quickly lose all of his strength before he collapses, and this holds true no matter how big and strong he is - which is great for us women to know about and take advantage of if we're being attacked by a man. This technique has actually saved many women throughout the world. We can all fight back effectively and stay safe if we know how and where to strike on an attackers body.

I would love to travel but my biggest fear is not being able to communicate well, getting lost and most of all is getting unwanted attention

i think the planning outfit tip helped. before i went to ireland i look pics of the outfits out of the couple things i was going to bring, b/c i was going to do laundry too, so i didnt need to pack a ton of clothes, and it just made my life SO MUCH EASIER esp in the morning just look at the pic and see what days im wearing what and i go on with my day

I was just talking to my friends girlfriend about her traveling alone in Thailand, Northern Africa, Europe, and etc. It's so interesting that this topic was posted the day afterwards. She stated that being careful and aware was most needed.

2:22 it is allowed to wear shorts in Bulgaria, just not in churches, like in any other country. That was a blunt lie 🤷🏻‍♀️

some of the best advice for traveling that i have seen on youtube. I liked the format of having the three of you together, you guys each brought something to the discussion. Keep up the awesome work!!

Lol, India is NOT harmless.

Awesome collaboration you guys.

Great video :) I am from India and I have traveled alone its tough to avoid stares but the tips are awesome .

Hello, I´m brazilian and I loved your channel! Congratulations!

Love this!! You're all awesome! I have traveled the globe and lived abroad for the better of the last 11 years, so its super cool to see other ladies of travel!! woop woop

I am not female but I love collab videos. Great tip about the emergency phone number, also like the cultural differences, and the act like you know where you going

OMG IM FROM BULGARIA IM GOING THERE THIS SUMMER TO SEE MY ANCESTORS BTW I WEAR SHORTS IN BULGARIA AND EVERYONE WAS FINE WITH IT.

Great video girls! But seriously though, there is no way I'm gonna stay at a hostel. I hate shared spaces. I'm too old for that shit lol

I live in the Caribbean and the reason you'll get cat calls for that is because it's not too common everywhere in the Caribbean to see a girl with a little bit paler skin, longer hair, etc. It's just not that common that the outfit is that comfortable. And by comfortable I don't mean shorts: those are of course common. I mean having your hair up with like sweatpants and stuff.

Really enjoyed this video! Direct, real and straight to the point

This video is great but also makes me sad. That because we are women we have to be very careful all the time and not feel safe, to walk alone at night or whatever...

Thank you so much for this video! I'm traveling alone soon and you gave me a lot of confidence!! :)

Lady on the right gave a lot of great advice for people in general.

The second you said..."Hostels are usually full of beautiful Austrailian men", I turned around and told my husband we were staying in hostels when we travel from now on!!!

For the shorts: I live in Paris and it's the same. No one would wear shorts in the city, usually it's a way to spot the tourists. If you're using public transport or anything, it is a little gross plus it's just a fashion culture thing.

Where I live i feel pretty safe, i've travelled almost every city in my country and some of them Alone. I walk around at 2,3,4,5 am Alone and i feel so safe and i'm so glad i feel that way!

Thank you so much for this video! I've been thinking about traveling and taking big trips recently, but I've always been self-conscious and scared because I'm a female. Now I feel a little bit more confident after watching this!

This video is so needed! I'm gearing up for my first trip out of the country and it'll be a month-long backpacking trip by myself! Haha. Thank you for this!

Thank you for the video. I was hoping to hear more about older females traveling joys and challenges. Any perspective on this?

I love traveling by myself! You gain so much from it! xx

Ty for such honest relevant tips! Love the collaboration! Would love to see you guys do more videos!

Great tips! I definitely agree!

When I was in New Dehli there were separate sections of the train (light rail) solely for women and sections of the platform for women also. These were often less crowded than other sections too.

omg I love you girls. I'm now stalking your page, as I am traveling to Thailand solo , first solo travel ever. thanks ladies for the advice!

Seriously loved this video! Thank you so much for the advice!!

Confidence is everything!!! I was getting harassed in Barcelona by a guy and he actually followed me off the train. I told him in Spainsh to leave me alone and he was disrespectful. I then went into the nearest lobby and just told the front desk what happened and they let me hang until he was gone. Over 18 countries and that's the only issue.

As a solo female traveler I encourage all women to travel, but at any moment you should not forget that you are still in your own. Keep that in your mind and enjoy the adventure without being reckless without a reason. The only city that i find it tricky is Cairo. However if you relax and understand the culture.. You will make it

That was a fun video. Thank you so much for the tips. It makes me feel so much better and more confident about traveling alone. I'm planning a trip to Indonesia in a few mo. Im meeting a friend there. Have u ever been? Thanks again and take care!

thank you for this! I'm starting university soon and I plan on studying abroad in England so this helped me feel more confident for traveling to all the other countries in Europe (:

Dressing in a way that is respectful of the culture is a safer way to travel as a woman. American woman, I'm sad to say, have a bad reputation in some countries I've been to. Also, pick pockets pray on tourists. So try to blend in if you want to keep your stuff.

I love your travel tip videos there really helpful and amazing, I hope to he traveling soon as well keeping making videos!

Excellent tips!! Thank you ladies!!

Thank you so much for your sound advice ladies! :)

great tips! also, if you don't want to use diva cup, there are period panties which is pretty awesome.

I'm so excited to travel to Thailand ohh I can't wait these two months it took me in the airplane from UAE to Thailand 7 hours

Yes, rock on ladies!!!

Thanks for the advices! One of my goals this year is to travel solo.

I love you guys! You've given me so much more confidence in solo traveling and traveling with girl friends :)

I want to be a travel photographer and so many people have told me not to do it by myself because I'm a girl.. so this is incredibly encouraging!

Any chance of having a *PART 2* !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you girls rock !!!

I like the wedding ring idea !!

You girls are so cute and so inspirational. Thanks for sharing your tips. Hope one day I will be able to do what you guys are doing.

Loved the video! Thankyou so much!

Can you do a more detailed video on what to pack when visiting a country for two weeks? I know you've done weekends and what to pack. I'm thinking of backpacking this one but I haven't traveled internationally in years..

im colombian and its a very liberal country when it comes to clothes but the specific city where I'm from people don't usually wear shorts... they just wear jeans when they go out.

Questions: If you are carrying a backpack say 50 L. Would you turn that to the front also? I don't believe so because of bulk. Also, would you suggest locking zippers together to prevent theft? or would that make it to obvious and a "challenge" for thieves. I.E valuable stuff in the pack.

Love you ladies! I'm on my way to Spain in a week and this gave me awesome tips!

I love ur videos and you are a woman, I need to learn how to travel like a woman, AND u are so nice, sorry fro the bad english, im from Chile, I hope u come here some day!

you girls are super empowering, love your vids xx

you ladies might try bring scarfs you can wear the same clothes 2 or 3 days and just change your scarf. plus scarfs pack light

It's completely ok to wear shorts in Bulgaria!!! It would only be frowned upon if said shorts were extremely tiny and barely cover your bum. Otherwise it's ok.

I found your channel through Nomadic Matt! Awesome stuff :D

I found this really helpful. Some parts of the world can be super intimidating to travel alone as a female, but I think generally, people are more good than bad in this world :).

Love this video! Thanks for sharing :)

Thank you guys so so much for this! Just the boot I needed for this year!

hey shout out from Barbados I really liked the video very helpful

Very helpful and gives me such a confidence! Where shall I go in January, for a few weeks, on my own :/, from UK so maybe not too far!? Advice please!

This was so helpful. I love these tips. Thank you ❤️ Love you guys

I am currently abroad in Belgium and visited Germany and one of the guys knew I was a tourist based on my look and my host mom had got pictures of me with them

I know this is an older video but my daughter is 20 years old and I truly believe traveling would be an amazing experience for her, especially overseas! The problem is when she went away for her freshman year of college, she came home for her sophomore year because she was stressed and homesick. How do I convince her she can do this? Besides trying to find someone to take care of her cats 🐱.