Personal Safety

Solo Travel & Sexual Assault: The Conversation We’re Not Having
What was supposed to be a vacation turned into a nightmare for a woman who claims to have been the victim of an attempted sexual assault in Langkawi.
5 Hotel Safety Tips For The Solo Female Traveller
Arm yourself with knowledge and research, and maybe employ these few basic hotel safety precautions for your solo travels.
Is Myanmar Safe To Travel Right Now?
If you’re currently travelling through Southeast Asia and contemplating whether or not to visit Myanmar, you may find yourself asking these questions...
TripAdvisor Will Now Identify Hotels Where Sexual Abuse Occurred
"These badges will remain on TripAdvisor for up to three months. However, if the issues persist we may extend the duration of the badge…"
What To Do When You’re Stuck In A Flood While Travelling
Ever wondered what you should do if you book a holiday and end up caught in a flood?
Should You Worry About Bali’s Volcanoes?
On the fence about either booking a trip or cancelling one going to or from Bali in wake of the volcano warnings?
Travellers Beware: New Hotel Scam To Be Mindful Of
While we’re not entirely sure as to the legitimacy of this scam, or how many people it has affected, the way it works is entirely feasible!
Air Vistara Launches Woman Flyer Programme For Safer Female Travels
The airline aims to better serve and protect solo female passengers.
What Women Want: Why, Where, And How We Travel
Kelly knows all about what women look for in travel...
Travelling Alone Can Be Scary, But I Do It Anyway
Sometimes you just have to take that plunge and go at it alone.
Female Traveller Safety 101: Tips You Should Know
Here are some safety tips that every female traveller should keep in mind.
Bike Touring 101: The Pros And The Cons
Lots of people get smitten with the idea of travelling the world on bicycle. Are you one of them?
Flying Pregnant: Which Airline Is A Go And Which A No?
Flying, even in this day and age, still carries a certain amount of risk. And these fears are only magnified when you’re carrying a baby in your belly
6 Ride-Sharing Services Made Exclusively For Women
The next time you’re visiting these cities and need a comfortable and safe ride, you know who to call.
My RM75 Lesson In Penang, Malaysia
It started as a typical trip to Penang but soon became a lesson in local scams.
Bus To Bali: The Danger Of Trusting Strangers
On a lone bus to Bali, Ummi realises the importance to put safety first, no matter what the circumstances are.
Rape Survivor Claire McFarlane: Breaking The Silence On Sexual Violence
Our tête-à-tête with Claire McFarlane - rape survivor and founder of Footsteps to Inspire; her project to raise awareness and assistance for victims of sexual and domestic violence.
Tips From Wanderlust And Lipstick Author For Women Travelling To India
Beth Whitman reaffirms some of what we already know and shares some new tricks for us to tuck up our sleeves.
Ballerinas Of Cairo: An Unusual Project To Empower Women In Egypt
Egypt based photographer Mohamed Taher captures stunning photographs of dancers on the streets of Cairo in a bid to raise voice against sexual harassment towards women in Egypt.
What Should You Do If You Lose Your Passport When Travelling? Here’s A Step-By-Step Guide.
You’re travelling and having an amazing time in a faraway land when suddenly, you realise that your passport is missing. “What to do now?!”
#MyTrainToo: A Differently-Abled Woman’s Fight To Improve Train Travel In India
Viral Modi, a young Indian woman on the wheel chair starts a campaign to make train travel across the country more safer and accessible for the disabled community.
Air India Launches Women-Only Seats After A Lady Was Molested Onboard
Air India is the first airline in the world to introduce women-only seats.
Why It’s A Very Bad Time To Visit Delhi Right Now
Delhi, the capital city of India, is the world’s most polluted city on Earth right now.
This Secret Code Word Poster In Bar Toilets Helps Women Escape Sexual Assault
Bars and other social areas in Lincolnshire put up this poster in the women’s toilets offering them help to get out of dates that they feel unsafe in.























