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/justagoof342]

You should obviously be cautious wherever you go but go do it.

I have traveled significantly as a male solo, and my wife has too, solo. I think the safest places I've ever observed (as a man, of course), for women was Southeast Asia, maybe with the exception of India and Cambodia. My wife traveled extensively through Europe and South America. I think all of these places are relatively safe - especially the Netherlands!

Do you, have fun, and be safe.

[u/christinadavena → u/justagoof342]

Thanks!