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Backpacking is becoming safer and easier every year and as more and more females choose to travel alone hostels, travel companies and activity services have to do adapt and they are doing so quite successfully. This doesn’t detract from that fact travelling alone, particularly if you are a woman, is more risky and potentially hazardous than going as a group. But the freedom and rewards it offers are unparalleled. First things first, get yourself insured. Backpackers are the most ‘at-risk’ group of travellers, so make sure you take the necessary steps in protecting yourself against the unknown. Many insurance policies also have 24-hour international emergency help lines that could prove invaluable. Secondly, keep in touch. If you are travelling alone you will need to check in with home via email or text message regularly. Make sure your phone’s roaming capability is activated and find out if your network provider offers any special discounts on international calling. Don’t bother packing good-quality clothes and forget high-heeled shoes. Firstly, you will be laughed out of the hostel if you turn up in stilettos and a LBD, but secondly save the space for something more useful such as a first aid kit, a decent pair of trainers that you can walk long distances in and a waterproof rain mac. Travelling clothes are a fashion statement in themselves, so enjoy the fact that you don’t need to wear foundation, heels and a dress everyday. Toiletry wise, you can buy shampoo, conditioner etc when you arrive at your destination for much cheaper than you can at home, plus you will save weight at the airport. However, sanitary items and medicines are worth buying at home, as in certain countries in Africa for example, you can have problems getting these. While hair straighteners are becoming more commonplace in a girl’s backpack, the voltage in some countries outside of Europe, Australia and New Zealand is too low to support the extreme heat that is required, so they may end up just being a waste of space. Hair-ties on the other hand are useful. Humidity and hair are not the best of friends, so keep your hair tied back and don’t opt for a centre parting as you could risk burning your scalp ouch! Basically you should travel as light as possible. Skimp on clothes not medicine and save room for shopping.
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