Author: Mei Mei Chu
Mei Mei writes to afford her wanderlust. Her (mis)adventures as a solo female backpacker have shown her the best and worst in mankind, and some of the funkiest toilets in the world. Read her honest travel stories at www.meimeichu.com.

Sorry Uber, This Woman-Only Rideshare App Is What We’ve Been Waiting For
Ladies, your chariot has arrived.
Is It Safe To Travel To Belgium After The Brussels Attacks?
The Belgian crisis centre reported the threat level for Brussels at 4, indicating a serious and imminent threat while the rest of the country is at 3.
Don’t Let The Fear Of Terrorism Stop You From Travelling
The reality of possible terrorism at transportation hubs and tourist areas becomes more real following the suicide bombings in Brussels and Turkey.
Women Worldwide Defend Right To Travel Solo After Shocking Murder Of Backpackers
José María Coni and Marina Menegazzo were backpacking through Ecuador together in February when the tragedy struck.
This Family’s Holiday Photos Of Kuala Lumpur From 1975 Will Make You Nostalgic
This old family holiday album of Kuala Lumpur in 1975 shows us how much, and how little Malaysia's capital city has changed.
A Tale Of Two Taxis: The Scariest Taxi Ride Of This Girl’s Life
Travel Tales: A lone girl learnt a very important lesson in safety after a harrowing taxi ride in Jordan.
5 Inspirational Asian Women Travellers You Never Knew
You've heard of Amelia Earhart and Yuri Gagarin. What about Katherine Cheung and Liu Yang?
Why Travelling To High-risk Countries Is Not As Dangerous As You Think
Which of the following sounds like the most dangerous way to spend your next holiday?
Ladies, You Might Want To Join This Webinar On Travelling Safer
Maiden Voyage is conducting a free Women's Travel Safety webinar on making your travels safe, sociable and glamourous again.
Good Friend Hunting: 3 Apps To Help You Make Friends In A New City
They say that it’s the people that make a place, but making new friends when travelling in a new city or country can often be difficult. The good thing is, in this digital age, there is an app for everything.
The Biggest Fears Women Face When Travelling & How To Overcome Them
The first time I told my mother I wanted to travel Sabah for two weeks on my own, she freaked out. She sat me down and recommended I go see a doctor...
5 Essential Life Skills Every Traveller Should Learn
Many travellers share how travelling has taught them this and that, how they've become better at adapting to new environment, how they've learnt to...
10 Easy Ways To Stay Safe On Public Transportation
After a string of unsavoury experiences, I’ve learned that public transportation really comes with its warnings.
7 Tips To Make Travelling In Any Country Where Language Is A Problem Easier
Yes, language barrier can be daunting, but sometimes it’s better to be lost in translation than sitting at home admiring at your friend’s travel photos on Facebook.
Top 10 Safest Cities To Travel In 2015
These countries may be a tad bit pricier than your third-world favourites, but you can never put a price on safety.
The Most Important Thing To Pack As A Single Female Traveller
No Miss Nice or Miss Trusting when you are in a foreign land alone. If you have been known to be an overly trusting person, stop that. If you are a helpless naive, maybe solo travel isn’t for you.
23 Curious Things To Notice When Travelling In Egypt
An honest observation of Egypt, from fresh Malaysian eyes.
6 Reasons Why Travelling Is The Best Education You Can Get
There is a reason why travellers never want to stop travelling. It’s the same reason why college kids go on Gap Years and why frustrated working adults quit their jobs and spend all their savings on flight tickets.
Is Sri Lanka Safe For The Single Woman Traveller?
They say travelling in Sri Lanka is the safer, easier version of risky India. Camilla, a Brazilian girl whom I met one night in this little island ferociously nodded at how true this statement was as she had just spent six months in India on her own.

















