Traveling solo as a woman is an empowering experience. It lets you discover your inner warrior while you realize the value of spending time by yourself. Greece is one of those bucket list vacations more and more women opt to take on solo, but, despite the amazing benefits of taking this trip, it is extremely important to take steps to stay safe so you come home with great memories rather than nightmares.
Start off with planning your itinerary ahead of time and sticking to it. Make sure your friends or family know what your plans are and check in regularly.
Stay in well-established hotels where you are more likely to be surrounded by people rather than being isolated and vulnerable. Additionally, avoid hostels, which are cheaper and offer great opportunities to meet new people but tend to have less security.
Greece is famous for its nightlife. While staying out late at night when you’re traveling solo is not typically advised, it is fairly unavoidable in a country like Greece where most people don’t even consider eating dinner until after 8 p.m. During a solo trip to Greece make sure you’re cognizant of your surroundings at all times. Be careful of where your drinks come from and don’t advertise the fact you are traveling alone.
If you get the feeling something isn’t right, go with your gut and get out of a situation as soon as possible. Ask for help whenever you feel it’s needed. Greek people are welcoming, friendly and want visitors to their country to have a positive experience so if you reach out to a local because you feel you are in danger you are more than likely to get the help you need.
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