Solo Travel Safety: A Practical Checklist
Solo travel is one of the best things you can do. It's also when your usual safety net — friends, family, familiar streets — isn't there. This is what to set up.
Before you go
Share your itinerary with two people. Photograph your passport and store it in the cloud. Register with your country's embassy if the destination recommends it.
Set up daily check-ins
Pick a time — say 9pm local — you'll message home. Or start a Safeangelsapp.com countdown daily. If you miss it, your people know to escalate.
On the ground
Screenshot the address of your accommodation. Learn how to say 'help,' 'police,' and 'hospital' in the local language. Trust registered taxis over street pickups.
Money and docs
Never carry everything in one place. One card and a little cash on you, the rest locked at the hotel.
If things go wrong
Embassy first for lost passports or serious trouble. Insurance provider next. Your emergency contacts always.
Set up your one-tap check-in
Start a countdown when you feel unsafe. If you don't cancel, we alert your emergency contacts with your live GPS location. $4.99/month. Cancel anytime.
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