17 “Do And Don’ts” For The Next Time You Travel Alone, According To Women Who Solo Travel

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“I’ve learned that it’s okay to pay for the safety and convenience of transport. I always used to take the cheapest option, even if it was much longer or even a bit sketchy.”

“Now, given the choice between two fairly equivalent options, such as taking a bus or a taxi, sure, I’ll take the bus. 

However, if it’s a choice between the taxi or taking three buses and walking through a dark alley to get to a hotel, I’ll just pay for the taxi.”

—u/mustardpanda