Whether you identify as an extrovert or an introvert, there is nothing like embarking on your first (or tenth!) solo trip. Making your own plan without having to adhere to anyone else's schedule or preferences has a certain appeal.

Still today, we are plagued by the most intrusive, and least sensical question asked of female solo travellers is “Are you travelling alone?”

Safe to say, I learned the importance of taking some safety measures the hard way.