Smart, Safe & Prepared: The Ultimate Travel Checklist for Women Explorer

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June 01, 2025
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We understand — it’s unfair that women have to juggle so much despite having freedom, but taking care of yourself is non-negotiable!

1. Know It All About Your Destination

  • Learn about local customs, dress codes, and cultural norms.
  • Identify safe neighbourhoods and areas to avoid.
  • Check for any travel advisories or safety updates from government websites.

2. Keep Emergency Contacts on Hand

  • Local emergency contacts like hospitals, fire department, and police.
  • Your hotel’s contact number.
  • Friend’s or family’s contact number.

3. Keeping Valuables Secure

  • Carry appropriate amount of money that you may need.
  • Use a cross body bag with zippers when exploring busy areas.

4. Trust Your Instincts

  • Avoid isolated areas, especially at night.
  • Be mindful while accepting invitations if travelling solo.
  • Leave as soon as you feel unsafe instead of giving benefit of doubt.

5. Do Not Share Location in Real Time

  • If using social media, post once you have left the location.
  • Avoid tagging while you are at that particular place.

6. Be Cautious with Transportation

  • Avoid accepting rides from strangers.
  • Use only registered taxis.
  • Use taxis of Ola or Uber or any such companies if available.
  • Check if the driver’s details match with that given on the application.
  • Sit in the back seat, always.
  • Avoid sharing rides with strangers.

7. Carry Safety Tools

  • Pepper spray.
  • Whistle/Alarm.

8. Important Documents

  • Physical identity proofs and their copies.
  • Also carry digital copies.

9. Stay Connected with Someone Continuously Back Home

  • Keep someone updated about your itinerary all the time.
  • Use location sharing apps with someone back home.

10. Keep a Low Profile

  • Avoid discussing travel plans with strangers.
  • Avoid disclosure of accommodation details.