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Taking a night train.

30/12/2014

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To cover long distances, taking a night train can be a good idea. Though you miss out on the scenery, it can save you a lot of time, as you get to your next destination while you’re sleeping. While travelling at night, you gain a day of sightseeing. On top of it, it’s good for the budget too, as you avoid one night’s accommodation fee.

When you take a night train as a solo travelling woman, try to book a bed in the sleeper compartment of the train. You will pay a little bit more, but it is way more comfortable and most importantly; it’s a lot safer too! When you make the booking (booking upfront might be necessary) try to insist on getting the top of the bunk bed. As such you will avoid strangers to come sit on your bed while you’re trying to take a nap. Really, it happens! Instead, the top bunk spot will give you a nice and pretty much undisturbed elevated view on what’s happening in the compartment beneath you. You will be less bothered and much more relaxed up there.

Especially when you’re sleeping on a night train, make sure to keep your belongings close to you. If possible drag you backpack onto the top bed with you and sleep against it. Make sure to have a blanket with you or wear warm clothes as night trains can get very cold.

If you plan on sleeping, it’s best to keep your valuables safe on your person.
The Wanderbelt is designed for such circumstances like taking night trains, when you need extra security. Even while you’re sleeping, it carries your valuables in a discreet and comfy way. The Mini Wallet has a belt loop at the back so you can slide it over the strap of the Wanderbelt. The whole system will then sit well hidden under your shirt. So sit back and relax and enjoy the ride!

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Lady of the rings.

30/12/2014

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Solo female travellers often get the advice to wear a ring. The advantage of a ring is that it can help you to pretend that you’re married, or at least engaged. Now why would you want that, you might wonder? Well, in some countries, as I experienced myself while travelling in Asia, solo travelling woman unfortunately are often assumed to have some kind of loose morals. You won’t always get the respect you deserve for being so brave to travel by yourself in a foreign country.  In certain countries, as a solo travelling woman, you will be approached by local man. While some of them might just want to help you out with something or just have a friendly chat, some will expect or hope for something more... of course, you should never feel obliged to give in to that!

Sooner or later during your travels, you might reach the point where you just want to be left alone for a while. That's where the wedding ring comes in handy, as it might help to get pushy guys of your back.  In those cases, just allow yourself to take the easy and socially accepted way out and pretend you’re married. To answer the question to why you’re travelling by yourself, tell people you’re on your way to meet your husband. It might help to have a picture of him at hand to add credibility to your story.  I’m sure you have a good friend at home who won’t mind to be your pretend hubby and will gladly give you a picture to take along with you :-).
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Meeting Laura, solo world traveler getting ready for her trip.

27/12/2014

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I got a call from Laura. She heard about my solo travel experience and was looking for some last minute advice. So she got over, we had some lovely Christmas tea together and enjoyed a great afternoon discussing her upcoming trip. It was great to meet her: such a happy, positive and strong minded girl in her early twenties, getting ready to set out on her big journey!

Some of her questions and worries felt very recognisable. I was happy to be able to share some advice and hope to have managed to reassure her on some points. Inspired by her questions I'll start writing some posts addressing some solo travel related issues. Who knows some of you lady travellers out there might find my tips and tricks helpful too :-)

But first I want to wish Laura a good start of her adventure. Besides the decision making, the actual leaving on a solo world travel trip is a major step, involving a lot of mixed feelings. While being happy and excited, it also makes you feel scared and sad. You know what you're leaving behind, but not what will be on your path. But don't worry, it is no doubt going to be great! Not always, but definitely mostly extremely great :-).

Remember, you might be leaving alone, but that doesn't mean you are alone. You have a sweet and caring support team of friends, family,... back home. And the world out there is full of great and like minded people, who, for some reason, you meet much more easily and frequently while travelling by yourself. 

So to Laura,
and all other solo world travelling woman out there: just go for it girl, trust your instincts and follow your heart!
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