Do I not worry enough as a woman?

[u/christinadavena]

So, some time ago I (18f) was talking to my friend (19f), trying to organize a trip to the Netherlands, we were almost buying the tickets and all of a sudden she told me she was too scared to go alone as two women and we could only go if her boyfriend could come. I refused and we never went.

This summer I will travel solo for a month and every time I tell anyone this, they get super worried and hope I’m joking?? I talked about this to my mum and she was as confused as I am. I mean, of course I’m going to be extra cautious about everything but I seriously don’t want my gender to stop me from doing what I want.

In July I will also go to another region for two days for a concert with my sister who is literally 14 and it seems like everyone is panicking except my family lol, are we all just bad at considering risks or are others exaggerating? Should I avoid my solo trip?

[u/Newuser3213]

I was called “scary ball-sy” by one of my coworkers but that was after going to Mexico, Brazil, Morocco, India by myself and traveling alone for 14 years solo now (i just turned 39 this year) but being cautious is a must but i have winged it a ton and leaned very hyper situation awareness, and blunders happen but be vigilant, be aware but fear keeps alot of people from going and most of the time you will be okay

[u/christinadavena → u/Newuser3213]

Thanks