Question: Need tips for a single female traveling “Round the World”?
Hi, I’m planning on traveling around the world next year and I
need to really start planning now. I’ve already contacted a travel agent (STA travel) and mapped out my ideal travel coordinates.

From California
9 Weeks through the west side of South America (Ecuador down to Argentina)
Volunteer 2-3 Weeks in Kenya
2 Weeks in Egypt
3 weeks in Greece
3 days Israel
5-7 days Jordan
Volunteer 2 Weeks Thailand
3-4 Weeks Vietnam

I’m doing this alone since none of my friends or family seems to want to. I’m a bit concerned since I’m a twenty-something female traveling alone so I just want to know what precautions I need. Should I be careful and tour some of the countries?

What budget should I save up?

I only have an Eagle Creek backpack for my whole trip and I’ve never really learned to pack light so what do I need to do to pack modestly? (sleeping bags needed?)

As you can see, I wanna learned EVERYTHING I can now.

Thanks.
eagle creek backpacks

Best answer:

Answer by Carolina
Buy clothing that is light and airy and doesn’t really wrinkle. Try comfortable clothing, maybe jersey or linen. I don’t think that you will need a sleeping bag since your travel againt is probably going to be taking care of your sleeping arrangements. Most hostels and things have linens, So i wouldn’t worry about bringing that stuff. I would learn how to say police and help in each of the languages of the countries that you are going to be travelling to. Maybe get a multiband cell phone that will work anywhere in the world so that if you do run into trouble you can call the police in that area, also have the numbers of those countries American Embassy’s or consulates stored in the phone. I would probably save up a few thousand dollars, maybe 5 just incase anything were to happen. So if you need to book a flight out of somewhere in a hurry, you will have the money. I know personally that Greece is pretty expensive.
Be safe and always be aware of your surroundings. Always trust your gut, if something doesn’t feel right, get out of there.
Good Luck!