9 Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone

9 Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone

Hey, ladies! Planning on striking out on your own and experiencing the world? Amazing! Trust me, there’s nothing like solo travel to meet new people and live life on your terms. But, let’s face it, safety is always a concern. That’s why we’ve got some tips for you to keep secure on your journey. Don’t let fear hold you back – grab your backpack, hit the road, and don’t forget to read our safety tips below (they’re pretty useful for everyone, tbh).

Be a Local, Not a Tourist

Looking like a tourist can make you a prime target for pickpockets and thieves. Try to blend in by dressing like you live there and avoid standing in the middle of the street with a map. This will make it less obvious that you’re a tourist, and you’ll be less likely to attract unwanted attention.

Don’t Assume Your Fellow Countrymen Are Safe

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Travel Agent Month roundup: discounts, prizes, contests & more!

The travel industry is giving travel advisors around the world a collective applause today (May 3) to mark Travel Agent Day, an annual day of recognition that takes place on the first Wednesday of May.

Travel Agent Day was founded by Colleen Lorenzen of Uniglobe Carefree Travel in Saskatoon, Sask, in 2011. (Click here to join the official Facebook page). 

Since then, the day has evolved into a globally-recognized event, lasting an entire month, bringing together travel pros from all corners of the industry.

Travel advisors and agencies, throughout time, and especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have proven themselves to be a resilient and resourceful force.

Here’s how suppliers and tourism boards are celebrating the travel trade this month.

Air Canada

Each week Air Canada’s travel advisor partners have a chance to win prizes.

“Successfully complete some fun trivia questions and you will be entered for a

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Agency owner’s message on Travel Agent Day 2023: “The reason we are here and thriving, is our travel advisors”

And while the Travel Agent Day perks are very much appreciated, Jamie Milton with Uniglobe Carefree Travel in Saskatoon, SK, tells Travelweek that just as important, if not more so, are words of appreciation and gratitude from supplier partners.

Especially when those kinds of words are broadcast for all to see via traditional and social media.

“Promotions and incentives are great and very much appreciated by travel advisors,” said Milton. “That being said, the feeling of being appreciated, valued and respected is also important. One of my favorite things to see suppliers do, is promote travel advisors to the general media, and through their own personal social media. Hearing well-known and respected suppliers promote travel advisors and all they do, is very impactful.”

It was at Uniglobe Carefree Travel – and thanks to travel advisor Colleen Lorenzen – that Travel Agent Day got its start back in 2011. On the

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Koh Yao Noi – The Off-Beaten-Path Island in Thailand

Koh Yao Noi (“Little Long Island”) is a small island in Phang Nga Bay in the proximity of its bigger sister, Koh Yao Yai (meaning “Big Long Island”). This small piece of land surrounded by the Andaman Sea is definitely less known than islands such as Koh Lanta, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and the Koh Phi Phi archipelago, not to mention Phuket.

On this quiet and peaceful piece of land, you won’t go clubbing, there is no loud music and crowds of farangs. If this is what you’re looking for, I invite you to get to know Koh Yao Noi – a Thai island definitely off the beaten track.

Koh Yao Noi – How to Get There?hornbills

Of course, as we’re talking about the island, the only option to get there is by longboat or speedboat. When buying a ticket at the port from which you depart, find out which

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According to eDreams, many Americans step out of their comfort zone when it comes to traveling

LONDON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Leading online Travel Agent eDreams’ latest poll of 10,000 respondents across international markets* – 2,000 from the US – reveals traveler motivation for getting out of our comfort zones, what that means when it comes to vacations, and how the benefits are felt.

  • 83% of US respondents report they have already traveled to a destination out of their comfort zone or are planning to. The 25-34 age group is the most experienced with a whopping 93%.
  • 54% of American respondents have already traveled outside their comfort zone, which makes them the number 1 nationality among the poll followed by the Spanish (41%).

What are the top 3 of a holiday outside of the American comfort zone?

  • For 21% of US respondents it is a vacation that is not organized at all; they just buy the plane ticket and improvise upon arrival.
  • Followed by
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What you need to know about the hit faith-based thriller fueling conspiracy theories

Jim Caviezel stars in Sound of Freedom, which unexpectedly topped the July 4th box office over Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Jim Caviezel stars in Sound of Freedom. (Everett Collection)

The faith-based child-trafficking thriller Sound of Freedom has become one of the biggest, most unexpected box-office hits of the year, thus far ranking in $53 million (and counting) and even outdueling the Walt Disney-backed Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyHarrison Ford’s farewell to his signature fedora-wearing adventurer on a Fourth of July holiday face-off.

The film’s underdog success story isn’t the only reason it’s making headlines, though.

There have been outlandish QAnon-centric conspiracy theories spread and refuted, a screening planned by former President Donald Trump and a link made between the film and a years-old congressional testimony by Ashton Kutcher.

Here’s everything you need to know about 2023’s sleeper hit.

What is Sound of Freedom about?

Originally filmed in 2018, Sound of Freedom is inspired by the life of Tim Ballard — a former special agent with the US

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Get travel discounts for life with this $60 AI-powered flight finder

A man sits in a camping tent and looks at his phone, his backpack nearby.

A man sits in a camping tent and looks at his phone, his backpack nearby.

TL;DR: As of July 12, you can get a lifetime subscription to OneAir Premium for just $59.99 instead of $290 — that’s a savings of 79%.

Trotting around the globe is all fun and games until you have to book travel arrangements and swipe your credit card. Instead of scouring the web trying to search for a cheaper flight or giving in to higher prices just to get it over with, you could find discounted airfare, hotels, rental cars, and activities with OneAir Premium. As part of Deal Days, our huge summer savings event, we’re offering a special price drop on a lifetime subscription — normally, it’s $290, but for now it’s only $59.99.

Sign up now, save on travel for life

OneAir uses AI to constantly scan and track millions of fares in real

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BBB tips on finding the right travel agent

INDIANAPOLIS – If you’re like me, you might think you have no need for a travel agent.

Why pay someone to make plans and arrangements you can handle yourself? To some extent, I still feel that way when it comes to simple road trip family vacations.

However, my opinion changed the first time our family embarked on our first Disney World adventure with our two kids. Our agent, who happens to be a friend of my wife, made all the difference in the world when it came to getting the most out of our time at the Disney parks in Orlando. I hadn’t been to Disney World since I was a kid myself, so the experience of planning the trip from a parent’s perspective was a humbling one. Our agents definitely provided insight and valuable information we otherwise wouldn’t have had.

With that in mind, the Better Business Bureau has

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Why Booking Holdings Stock Sailed 34% Higher During the First Half of the Year

What happened

Shares of online travel agents Booking Holdings (BKNG 3.49%) rallied 34% over the course of the first six months of 2023, according to numbers from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The big gain reflects a post-pandemic recovery in demand for leisure travel.

So what

Most investors knew it would happen sooner or later. By and large, though, most investors didn’t expect leisure travel demand to bounce back as well as it has this soon.

The latest layer of evidence to this end surfaced earlier this month. Using numbers supplied by the US Transportation Security Administration, Barron’s reports that Friday, June 30 was the nation’s busiest-ever day for domestic air travel, with nearly 2.9 million people boarding a plane somewhere in the United States.

It’s not just airlines seeing unprecedented demand, however. Carnival Corp. reports the total number of cruise reservations made during its recently ended second fiscal quarter

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Say Goodbye to Manual Pool Cleaning with the Aiper Seagull Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner

Summer is in full swing and we all know what that means – it’s time to start planning those pool parties! But before you pull out your floaties and beach towels, you need to make sure your pool is clean and ready for swimming. Nobody wants to swim in a dirty pool, right? But let’s be real, manually cleaning your pool can be a real hassle. That’s where the Aiper Seagull Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner comes in. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at why you should consider getting one, what its features are, and how well it performs.

Why You Should Get the Aiper Seagull Pro

Let’s face it – manual pool cleaning is a chore. It’s time-consuming, physically demanding, and not to mention, it’s just not fun. Hiring someone to clean your pool for you can be expensive, and those pool cleaning services aren’t always reliable.

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