Comments on: Women Traveling Alone: The Risks And The Danger http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger HelloGiggles Mon, 20 May 2013 06:24:35 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Lys Santamaria http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger/comment-page-1#comment-162995 Lys Santamaria Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:57:22 +0000 http://hellogiggles.com/?p=136584#comment-162995 Thank you for this great and insightful article – very vivid and moving. I just wish the title of this piece was worded to both caution AND inspire women – not just to create fear. Solo travel is a beautiful thing and taking risks is a part of our shared human experience.

]]> By: Lindsey Martin http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger/comment-page-1#comment-160352 Lindsey Martin Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:37:40 +0000 http://hellogiggles.com/?p=136584#comment-160352 I am currently studying away in Morocco and I cannot tell you how true the statement that men and women are not equal in their abilities to travel alone in this world freely is. I cannot leave my college campus without men yelling at me, pulling over and asking me to get in their cars, and the constant staring. In Marrakech a group of men tried to grab me and my friends as we were walking with one of my guy friends. We had to literally tear our arms away from them. It’s been extremely annoying having to rely on men to do anything off of my college campus, and if I do go off campus I have to bring at least 3 other girls with me. But in the end I’m glad that I’m here and I have the opportunity to live in such a beautiful country for 4 months. In the end I think it makes me stronger as a woman. I’m now not afraid to stand up for myself and tell people that I’m not going to be walked all over. It’s empowering and belittling at the exact same time. I hope everyone gets a chance to travel abroad and see how intense, amazing, wonderful, and terrifying traveling alone as a woman can be. I’m so glad that this post was written. I really appreciated the fact that she was so open about her experiences and frustrations!

]]> By: Hilary June http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger/comment-page-1#comment-159972 Hilary June Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:53:31 +0000 http://hellogiggles.com/?p=136584#comment-159972 Yes! Absolutely do it. That sounds like it would be a great experience for you. Solo travel just makes you more who you are.

]]> By: Natalie Singleton http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger/comment-page-1#comment-159683 Natalie Singleton Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:13:34 +0000 http://hellogiggles.com/?p=136584#comment-159683 Last summer, I also spent some time in Dublin. It is great! I did take some risks like walking by myself at night and exploring new places during the day, but I don’t regret anything I did there. The arts scene is truly incredible. I recommend the Abbey Theatre

]]> By: Bre Short http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger/comment-page-1#comment-159644 Bre Short Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:26:52 +0000 http://hellogiggles.com/?p=136584#comment-159644 This article has come at a perfect time for me. I’m debating travelling alone this summer in Ireland. I want to spend 4 weeks in Dublin to take dance classes and experience the arts scene because I feel drawn to the work of the dance companies in that city. My friends don’t have the time or money to do this trip, and part of the reason I was to do it is to experience a different kind of independence, to not be on someone else’s schedule for once. It is a shame, I’ve realized, that women have to be so cautious with our adventures. Like you said, being able to travel alone is a privilege that not everyone shares. Doing this is important to me though, and it’s reassuring to read that you still encourage solo travel even after your experience in India. Thanks for the article :)

]]> By: Emma Van Looy http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger/comment-page-1#comment-159520 Emma Van Looy Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:43:53 +0000 http://hellogiggles.com/?p=136584#comment-159520 This is a very brave and raw post which I have found inspiring and insightful all rolled into one! Well done for writing this – I’m sure many women will appreciate this piece, as I have done.

]]> By: Akilah Hughes http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger/comment-page-1#comment-159476 Akilah Hughes Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:53:18 +0000 http://hellogiggles.com/?p=136584#comment-159476 This post was so real and riveting. I think Ali should be one of your regularly featured authors. Her perspective speaks to all women and I felt that this advice was great. So glad she was open and candid with her experience.

]]> By: Swathi Narumanchi http://hellogiggles.com/women-traveling-alone-the-risks-and-the-danger/comment-page-1#comment-159454 Swathi Narumanchi Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:19:40 +0000 http://hellogiggles.com/?p=136584#comment-159454 Hi Alison,

I know that to sympathize is futile now, but you do have my empathy. I live in India, and I love my country, but yes, it is NOT s safe place which encourages people to have faith and belief in a fellow country person.

People here, man or woman, have their share of insecurities. It is a nation whose leaders are selfish and misguided, youth disillusioned and old who have seen everything.

This is not a snake charmer country or any such thing, we have well educated people too. But it’s the character that matters, the ingrained sensibilities. India is a nation of oppressed women. Where women are almost always never thought equal.

Hope you have better experiences on your other travels !

Swathi Narumanchi

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