7 Reasons Why It's DANGEROUS For Women To TRAVEL ALONE

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It’s super dangerous

The fear: You are more likely to get physically attacked, raped or killed.

It’s a common perception that a woman traveling alone is a tragedy waiting to happen. And while stories of female travelers getting raped and murdered abroad may make headlines, they do so because they’re rare — and salient. You’re far more likely to die by vehicular accident, drowning, or even just taking a selfie.

Just think: local women survive life in these countries every day! Have you ever considered how dangerous life is at home? If you live in the U.S., all you have to do is turn on the news (“This just in: rape, guns and death!”) or look at the statistics (sexual assault happens every 98 seconds here) to realize that you already live somewhere pretty darn dangerous. Hey, if you can survive here, you’ve got a good chance elsewhere too.