If you’re a travel lover and you’re on the hot new social media platform, The Clubhouse, then you’re probably a member of the Girls Love Travel Club. In the GLT Club, there are tons of regular, and pop-up public and private rooms each week. One of the most popular is the Solo Travel and Safety weekly room held every Sunday at 11:00 am est.
Each week there is a different, more specific topic, such as; How to Avoid Popular Tourist Scams, What to Pack to Help You Stay Safer While Traveling, How to Avoid Popular Romance Scams, etcetera.
Below is a summary of the tips shared in the room.
Best Safety Tips and Tricks
Alarms (portable)
Always have a Plan B, and, if possible, C, D, etc.
American Red Cross safety app 14 different types of emergencies including heart attack and stroke
Anti theft back pack
Anti theft tank tops, leggings, boy shorts
Anti theft wire
Apologize later if you were wrong; but yell if you must
Avoid getting drunk
Backup photos memories on your friends phone too
Be aware of political warnings
Be extra aware of your surroundings
Befriend a family who may watch your things while you swim
Bring condoms, but check country laws to see if they’re legally allowed
Bring extra masks, gloves and sanitizer
Bring extra medicine TSA approved
Buy insurance
Cable lock
Carry a portable safe
Chapstick or tampon container for extra cash
Check out PacSmart bags, cages and other safety accessories
Complacency is the enemy; do not get too comfortable, at home or away
Connect with local Couchsurfing members
Connect with Local Girl’s Love Travel members
Copy passport and ids
Cross body bag double strap
Dangerous men/ thieves expect you to aim for genitals; go for their eyes
Divine eagle spy camera usb charger
Do not be afraid to be wrong; scream, slap, yell, and accuse if you feel unsafe
Do not worry about being a nice girl
Do prior research on local scams
Don’t flash money around
Don’t post your travel plans or locations on social media until a few days later
Don’t put all your possessions, money, phone, etc. in one bag; try to diversify
Email copies of your important documents to friends, family members and yourself
Emergency apps
Emergency safety bracelet
Fanny packs money belts
First aid travel kit
Get copies and take photos of your passport and other documents
Get COVID tests
Get your phone unlocked and add an international calling plan
Have a portable mobile WiFi hotspot
Have a power of attorney
Have money for emergencies put aside
Have the local emergency and police numbers on speed dial
Have your first nights accommodation booked
Head lamp
Hide money in tampons
If possible, try to find a local GLT or Couchsurfing member before traveling
If you have medication, be extra careful that someone does not steal it
If you think your drink was drugged, dump it, switch it, or “accidentally” spill it
If you’re going on a boat, give someone your insurance information in case of emergency
Insurance with Covid 19 protection
Intuition is your superpower
Invisiwear jewelry secret 911
Know the local laws esp where Sex is illegal
Look for hostels with lockers
Luggage trackers
Memorize at least one emergency phone number of a relative or friend
Memorize number of emergency contact
Neck wallets
Packing cubes
Pacsmart cafes
Padlocked
Pay a bit extra for your safety
Pay to go to a beach club or crash a resort it’s safer
Pickpocket proof clothes
Pocket bras
Portable door alarm
Portable door alarms
Portable safes
Pretend you’re taking a selfie with someone, or of yourself while taking a photo of someone else
Read about popular tourist scams in that country on the IS Embassy website
Read about popular tourist scams before you go
Read travel guide books, blogs before you go
Research the location in advance
Register with your Embassy
Rent local phones SIM cards
Rubber door stop
Safety travel attire
Safety whistle
Schedule regular check in calls or texts
Schedule safety calls
Screenshot Google maps directions when you have WiFi
Search hotel rooms for cameras
Security belt
Self defense course
Self defense key chain
Separate your credit and bank cards
Share your hotel/ accommodations details with family/ friends
Share your location with someone friends or hotel staff and your itinerary roughly when you’ll return
Sip Chip helps you to check if your drink was drugged
Sky roam hot spots
Speakeasy hidden pocket money scarves
Special Nail Polish & jewelry can help you check if your drink was drugged
Travel insurance, especially with Covid-19 protection
Trust your instincts
Try to arrive in the daytime
Try to avoid drinking while traveling altogether
Try to have someone meet you at the airport
Unlock your phone
USB tiny spy camera
Use a local sim card or phone
Use a portable mobile WIFI hotspot
Vigilant personal alarm
Watch scam city on Netflix
Water and slash proof bags
Water bottle with filter
Waterproof bags and backpacks for swimming
Yoga pants with pockets
Zip ties on luggage
Do you have other solo travel safety tips? Comment below!