Why do you do it? Isn’t it scary? Is it safe? Aren’t you
lonely? I get asked the same questions every trip and I answer that same way.
Not only as a solo traveler but when you add female to that somehow it just
becomes much more worrisome to some people. I love the way that I travel and
view it as such a great opportunity to meet people and see things that others
may not. I hear about things that you as a group or couple may not because you
are not as “welcoming” so meet people as a solo traveler may be! But to just
tell the world the same answers that I tell my fellow traveling companions: I
travel alone not only because I have to but I like to as well. I meet so many
people from all around the world and make so many great contacts. I know that if I was traveling with a group
of friends I am far less likely to reach out and talk to other people then I am
when I travel alone. BUT to truly answer the why it is because with the job as
an au pair you may not be fortunate enough to be given the same time off as
friends hence the SOLE reason I travel alone. Traveling alone can be scary if
you allow it to be. In my opinion you just need to think would I do this at
home alone? If the answer is yes then go for it what is holding you back? But
if the answer is no then do not be dumb, DO NOT DO IT! I feel the next question
is always similar to the previous but to answer I believe that traveling alone
is completely safe. I have been to 8+ different countries in the time that I
have been here. And while knocking on wood I have not had any problems thus
far. I have heard some people say to avoid creepy men wear a “wedding band” BUT
I have NEVER heard of a person doing that. I think that it is most important
that you keep you things close to you and always be paying attention to your
surroundings and you will be perfectly fine! And to hit the last big question
really quick; I get asked by people staying in the same hostel room as me well
aren’t you ever lonely? And to that I think this, I stay in youth hostels not
only because they are cheep, I stay in rooms with loads of beds for a specific
reason, I an a chatty little person if we start talking I have learned to hold
a conversation if I would like and that is by far the best way to start “making
friends.” Also another way to go out and meet people is by taking tours, in all
the cities I have visited I have taken at least a free walking tour. These are
really nice because not only does it give you the chance to learn more about
the city but also is a great way to meet people and even make friends. Also
there is usually a pub/bar/club crawl tour type thing. So for me as a solo
person going on something like this it gives me a safe way to go out into the
city at night and have fun while meeting a bunch of people at the same time,
and with that you all have something in common.
I do not fear travel but welcome it into my life with open arms and open
eyes. I love traveling and all of the great opportunities and learning that it
has and will give me for a lifetime of knowledge! 
Your Super Solo Female Traveler,
Natalie Grace Romo
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