I've been backpacking solo since my teens and every single one of these tips resonates... I would also add: - don't act as though you're alone - I usually wear a wedding band and tell people my «husband» is over there in the next street / village / town - ignore untoward comments - the best encouragement you can give men is to say no or to ask them to leave - in many
cultures this is actually seen as encouragement - don't accept medicine or drugs from strangers, and always keep your eye on your
drink - keep your valuables in a money belt, not in a backpack (I learned this one the hard way)- above all, be alertand know your environment - the best safety net is to do your research properly before you travel and find out as much as you can about the
culture's attitudes in general, and towards women in
particular
As with many immigrant populations, it's the food and
drinks of the
culture that has had the biggest impact: western Sydney in
particular is dotted with restaurants serving traditional Lebanese banquets and signature dishes like fattoush and flatbreads.