But if this is truly the case, and more women are traveling solo than men, how come a quick Google search of “solo female travel” still renders countless amounts of material on “Safety for Female Travelers,” or, “The Top 10 Safest Countries for Women.” Danger can’t be the only thing to expect when embarking on a solo trip as a female. I personally know countless women who are hitchhiking around Latin America, cycling through Mexico and even camping in the woods alone for months on end: Where is all the online material reflecting their experiences?

So what are you trying to prove, Erika? That it isn’t more dangerous for women to travel alone than men?

No.

I am constantly preaching budget-travel hacks like, couch-surfing with strangers for free, or camping on the beach to save on accommodation, but it would be naive of me not to mention that women need to take more precautions than men (both at home and on the road). I have thankfully never been in a situation where my safety was at serious risk (knock on wood), but there have definitely been times in which I felt uncomfortable as a solo female traveler. Here are just a few examples: