You walk alone but must show that you have someone with you, use harmless lies and trust your intuition.
When traveling alone, you can arbitrarily arrange the schedule, but also need to be aware of the time, travel route, money … to ensure safety. Here is advice from solo travelers.
Don’t let strangers know you’re alone
When we go alone, we have the need to make new friends. However, you should refrain from disclosing which hotel or homestay you are staying at or sharing your sightseeing schedule and living time with strangers. Only update specific information with relatives, homestay owners or hotel managers for help when problems arise.
Trust Intuition
In the journey through Vietnam alone with 5$, Mr. Ho Nhat Ha, from Phu Yen, memorized the lesson of deep observation to recognize who is honest or false, in order to avoid dangers to himself. Dear.
“Silently observe the other side, and at the same time feel inside your body for any signs of instability. If you feel an uncomfortable position, it’s like a warning you should be careful,” he said. . This traveler thinks that, if you see a negative signal, it’s best to leave quickly and join a new crowd of tourists to cut the object.
Harmless Lies
During a bus ride from Noi Bai airport to the center of Hanoi, Minh Tri (District 4, Ho Chi Minh City) was persuaded to take a cheap car, then crammed with other guests. The guests do not have the same stops, so the driver drives to a point, asking all to get off and catch another car to continue.
“There was a customer who decided to walk home with heavy things because they couldn’t call a car. After that, I chose to take a bus or call a private car, if someone asked, I answered that I had a loved one to pick me up so I wouldn’t be bothered “, Tri shared.
Also a frequent solo traveler, Phuong Anh (Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City) said, when visiting any tourist destination, she always has the habit of answering that the purpose of the trip is to visit living acquaintances. at that place. “When I say that, if bad people have any intentions, they don’t dare to mess up because they think they can call someone they know to help. If strangers know that they’re alone, it can be difficult to handle the situation.” 23-year-old girl explains.
Shout out loud when harassed
When being harassed by others in public, some people, especially women, tend to stay quiet, walk away to avoid making a big deal or keeping polite. However in this case you need to draw a circle limiting yourself to others. You can use facial expressions, body language, or even raise your voice if disturbed. It’s also how you draw attention to those around you and signal your need for help.
Avoid places that are too deserted
The deserted alleys and tree-lined paths can stimulate the curiosity of solitary feet, but you should not be too reckless when you are not sure if it is a place worth exploring or a place to rob. onion. The best way is to ask the hotel reception, homestay owner, accommodation or travel agencies, locals about a destination before exploring.
Health care
Alone, you must be prepared for a situation where no one is around to help you and you are alone in dealing with difficulties. The best way to prevent yourself is to ensure that you are in good health, pay close attention to all food and personal hygiene issues, and know-how to improvise with the effects of the environment to be able to conquer all challenges. Follow vnexpress