Women need to prepare for trips both physically and emotionally. This article seeks to help all women in making their travel plans a success. Quite often, women have been prone to abuse by men who lack manners owing to the lack of preparedness for their trips. 
The article provides basic tips that any woman should not ignore in order to enjoy their travel and derive maximum satisfaction by the time return to their havens. Tips for women travelers
1. Carry manageable and one baggage every elegant woman should carry her stuff in a baggage that is light, and easy to move around.
At all costs, a woman should avoid carrying many bags as these could get lost in airports or train stations. Furthermore, the bag should be light and possible have wheels to help in moving it around.
2. Learn airport security checks is important not to wear clothing or shoes that are metallic which could lead to rejection at airport security checks.
This could waste the time of a traveler as they try to get rid of the metallic clothes or shoes. Most importantly, it could waste one’s time, which could lead to missing of a flight.
3. Contact your host beforehand when visiting a friend or going for work in a new country, it is wise to contact your host well in advance.
This is to avoid being stranded at the airport facility which could be a breach of airport security. This also gives time to your friend or employer to pick you up at the correct time.
4. Learn about the new country’s currency No one ever wants to lose money through conning or ignorance. A woman traveler should acquaint herself with basic information about the currency of the country she is visiting. It does not break a bone to understand the prevailing exchange rates, as most of that information is available online. Why lose money out of ignorance?
5. Keep time.
Time is money! You do not want to miss your flight by not confirming boarding times on your pass. Once gates close, you only have yourself to blame for the missed flight. Moreover, cancelling or rescheduling your flight could cost a few extra pounds.
6. Mind your security Heed your country’s travel advisories to war-torn countries as well as unstable nations.
Ignoring such advisories would amount to compromising your own safety. Even if you are a bold woman journalist, ensure you make prior security arrangements with your media company to cushion you from the threats you are likely to face. 
7. Women should check their medical status before travel Health is key to a fruitful travel.
Visit your doctor for a comprehensive medical check-up before travel. This is helpful in planning your long journey.
8. Be alert!
You need to be keen at all stages of your travel. Drug barons are crafty individuals who could plant drug tablets in your bag that could lead to your arrest at your destination.
9. Learn people’s culture since you will be operating in a new environment, get acquainted with the cultures of your new community. Get to know the do’s and don’ts.
10. Learn the law. Beware of state laws in the countries you will be visiting as a woman. Do not expose yourself to law a law breaking spree. This could ruin your trip. Get to understand the legislations on drinking, driving, dressing and work.
11. Prepare yourself psychologically your mind should able to adjust to new surprises that are unforeseen. A woman on travel should have an open mind as well as exercise caution on all her undertakings.
12. Avoid dark places as a woman, you do not want to fall prey to criminals and street boys in the fall of night. Ensure you avoid any dark places for your own safety.
13. Know your hotel/restaurant a new environment, get to understand the rules of the hotel and the food on order.
Women tend to be sensitive to food and therefore understanding the type of food in the hotel is helpful to reduce the levels of disappointment.
14. Note down emergency numbers is worth taking note of emergency numbers to know where to fall back in case of an emergency in a new environment. Women of substance need to protect themselves and never take chances on key precautions.
15. Buy GPS enabled phones with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are super helpful in women travels. The GPS maps help in knowing your price location as well as a true “partner” in finding direction and routes to places.
16. Use established tour guides when identifying the tour guide and company, a woman should use established tour companies with hands on experience on travel. This saves the hassle of being stranded in the middle of journeys.
17. Build on your new friend’s list new environments can be boring and lonely without friends. Therefore a woman should strive to establish new and honest friends. Initially, it is good to get fellow women as friends.
18. Take many photos Establish your trip album of photos. Photos remind you of the joys and difficulties of your travel.
It brings back sweet memories of travel and creates a sense of happiness.
19. Learn to learn Make sure, if you are in a business trip, establish your objectives and stick to them. On top of that, take notes, listen carefully and ask many questions. That way, your travel will bear so many fruits.
20. Carry you binoculars you may need to do some sight-seeing and what better way than a binoculars. That may not be the only thing; you could carry along cool shades and sunscreens to protect you from the scourging sun.
All these tips, when utilized will guarantee you a wonderful travel. Every woman needs to understand these tips to derive the best out of travelling alone. Now you know what to do, have a pleasant trip! Author Bio: Betty Elizebeth lives in London, UK and is an avid reader and blogger. Her areas of interest are food, Fashion, reviews, Travel, Lifestyle Health & fitness. She works as a guest blogger on her chosen areas of interest and currently writes on behalf of Esta Visas.
