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5 Safety Tips For Solo Female Travelers Traveling To Turkey

by Ankur June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020 720 views
Safety Tips For Solo Female Travelers Traveling To Turkey

It’s legit to think of safety especially if you’re a female solo traveler. Solo female travelers always look for the safest options to explore. And if you’re considering Turkey as your next travel and wondering if it’s safe for the solo female traveler? The answer is yes. Still, we would advise you to follow certain tips to ensure you’re fully safe in your solo voyage.

Turkey is an exciting country crammed with adventure, a warm culture, friendly locals, iconic sites, strong history, pristine naturalscape, and delectable cuisine. The country is been there on every traveler’s bucket list. Traveling to Turkey is deemed as the safest spots in the world but still, there are a few safety tips just like any other place that you should consider while traveling solo.

Tips For Solo Female Travelers Traveling To Turkey

Thinking of traveling to Turkey but are unsure of the decorum for female travelers? Well, then we have compiled a few tips for all you solo female travelers planning to kick-off your first Turkey sojourn! Stay tuned!

Mosque Etiquettes

Mosque Etiquettes

If you’re planning to visit a mosque in Turkey you need to follow certain rules. The best way to execute a safe journey is to know the culture of the place you are planning to travel to. In a mosque, you are required to dress decently. You’re supposed to cover your head, your shoulders, and knees. Avoid wearing anything too short or see-through when visiting a mosque in turkey. Turkey is home to some of the most magnificent and dramatic mosques and even these sets of basic rules shouldn’t stop you from exploring the mosques. So, carry a beautiful large scarf along with you and be familiar with a new culture.

Avoid Wandering Around When It’s Dark

Avoid Wandering Around When It’s Dark

One universal safety tip applicable to all the destinations is not to wander on empty streets or in vacant parks when it’s dark. Make sure when it’s dark you don’t hit to off-beaten paths. This becomes even more important when you’re a solo female traveler. So, make sure you abide by this tip on your trip.

Learn A Few Turkey Words

Learn A Few Turkey Words

When planning to visit Turkey do try to learn a few basic words of the Turkish language. So, that you can understand a bit of what people around you are trying to say or you’ll know how to communicate with them. We don’t mean that you’re supposed to learn the whole language but a few words will draw an idea to another person that you’re a conscious soul.

Beware Of Tourist Scams

Beware Of Tourist Scams

Another great piece of advice would be to be watchful of the common tourist scams. If someone wants to sell you guided tours always speculate things and best would be to always avail guided tours from a trusted agency. Consult the locals about the best agencies to opt guided tours from and what are the prevalent scams to fool the travelers in the country. Locals would be the best persons to consult as they are familiar with the territories and the common tourist scams of the place.

Trust Your Instincts

Trust Your Instincts

When you’re traveling alone girls always trust your instincts. If you feel something is wrong, do not subside that feeling rather be more vigilant and watchful of your surroundings and that person. Most importantly use your common sense as using your common sense is the best way to ensure your safety. Do not show off your cash unnecessarily in public always carry minimum cash along with you. Street-smarts and listening to your gut instincts is the key to stay safe in Turkey.

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