article_snippet: However, before heading anywhere - and this advice stands whether travelling by yourself or with a group - it is important to take basic safety precautions.
article_snippet: Travel deal site, Travelzoo, recommends doing your research ahead of time, alert your credit card company and banks that you'll be travelling and check out if and how your mobile phone will work while abroad.
article_snippet: It's also a good idea to make a copy of your passport and other important documents and email other important documents to yourself.
article_snippet: Speak to reliable locals, such as your hotel concierge or a local tourism office, to find out exactly which parts of town are safe for solo female travellers.