Is United States Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is United States for solo female travelers?
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based on 417 experiences from female travelers
Samantha
Jamaica
Manhattan, Solo travel
Manhattan, you had my whole heart! š½āØ Last March, I had the pleasure of attending the IECSC Trade Show in New York City and it was absolutely amazing the energy, the education, the beauty industry all in one place! šš½ But the trip wasn't all businessā¦ I got to soak in the magic of Times Square, stand in awe at the World Trade Center, and walk the iconic Brooklyn Bridge š honestly a full New York moment! The city is everything they say it is and more. One thing though next time I need a...
Posted: July 9, 2026Experienced: March, 2025
Sevim
Ireland
Japan, Group travel
Japan was amazing trip , we are fist went to Osaka and stay with Kyoto, Kyoto so nice place and tere are to much visit place , they are protect to culturel life , people are so kind all people help eaht we are need , we are visit the same time , HiroÅima, Nara , Dotombori and ı visited solo Tokyo it was so amazing experience for me because my group friends leave to early from me , ı still remember Tokyo , it was my first long trip , ı will visit again at the first opportunity on Tokyo, ı am...
Posted: July 5, 2026Experienced: March, 2024
Ananya
United States
Mount Shasta, Group travel
We forgot to check into the hotel room so our room was canceled, but we went to some random motel and still felt safe. We went for my birthday and it was such a great girls trip. We got into the water in McCloud river and it was great!
Posted: July 5, 2026
Justina
Lithuania
Los Angeles, Solo travel
I was for two weeks camera acting workshop in there. I lived close to the Walk of Fame area. But my favorite place was Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. There is a lot of homeless people and every morning you can smell weed. But it was great experience
Posted: July 3, 2026Is United States safe for women?
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Fresno
Just be careful lol look at your surroundings like you would anywhere else. Be where there is light and check where your exists are at. I havenāt ran into any issues living here for almost 3 decades.
Posted: July 13, 2026
Sib
Chicago
Combined Iāve spent about a month in Chicago. From as south as Hyde Park to as North as Montrose and as West as Pilsen/Little Village. Iāve only been harassed twice and both situations didnāt make me feel unsafe, just uncomfortable. Once at the members bar in the Art Institute and another time on the bus line 3 heading North from Bronzeville. Overall Chicago is a great city filled with really kind people (itās true what they say about the Midwest). Itās by far my favorite city in the United...
Posted: July 11, 2026
Nicole
Colorado Springs
Overall a very safe city not much to be concerned about. I never think about my safety during the day. There are certain areas at night i would feel sketched out but I havenāt had any personal bad interactions.
Posted: July 9, 2026
Rebecca
Rancho Cucamonga
This is my first long stay here, its realitivly safe for the most part people respect each other. I am a big fan of no weapon rules. The city has a student life and work life and in this way is ran by good people
Posted: July 8, 2026Safety in United States
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Theresa
Albuquerque
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi, Iām Theresa! I live in the sunny state of New Mexico right now, but due to my work and love of travel, I am always somewhere different. 4 rescue pups Celiac Lived in four countries so far 22 countries down
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Nicole
Canton
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Business owner / Wedding Photographer / Traveler / Snowboard Enthusiast / Caffeine Fueled / mom to Nala š¾ / recently divorced, now just wanting to do the solo traveling Iāve been itching to do!
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Violet
Chicago
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Seeking quality guests as too many guests on Couchsurfing are outright rude or irresponsible -- or both. Also, too many nudists and/or sexual predators on that site. Too few female hosts. See my 120+ positive hosting and surfing references over 20 years:Ā https://bewelcome.org/members/avatar/vslaw/original
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Ariela
El Paso
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi Gals my name is Ariela and itās so nice to be here in this community of women traveling solo. Iāve come here because I am planning a trip to Istanbul as soon as possible and would love to connect with other women traveling to this same destination! š¤š¼š I wish us all good fortune, health , wealth and beauty. Letās go kick some butt!
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Ingrid
Tampa
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Iām a girl who loves adventure and discovering new places. I enjoy dancing salsa, bachata, and champeta, and I stay active by going to the gym. I speak Spanish and intermediate English, and Iām open to being a host. I also love reading, Iām passionate about Latin food, and Iām excited to experience different cultures and meet people from around the world.
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Josie
Merriman
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello! I am Josie Shadbolt (23) and Iām from Nebraska USA! I love travel and want to go everywhere, my main focus right now is Asia and I absolutely love Japan! Iām currently learning Japanese and would love someone to help me learn. My family owns and runs a cow/calf operation here in the Sandhills of Nebraska. We are proud horsemen/women and have amazing landscape views. I would recommend seeing small town rural USA, itās often overlooked and I think thatās such a shame! Anyone who would be interested in seeing it for yourself, donāt hesitate to reach out. :)
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Josie
Nashville
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hi Iām Josie! I recently graduated college and am looking to gain more travel experience during my summers post-grad. I love challenging hikes, dancing, spontaneous exploring, and immersing myself in new cultures.
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Jimena
Indiana
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi Iām Jimena Iām American by nationality but ethnically proud Mexican solo female traveler currently on a trip around Europe I would love to use this experience to meet people and learn their culture. I can also would love to share stories of life and just experience the city through your eyes. I personally started traveling when I was young through Mexico seeing the pyramids and the rich culture of my country inspired me to travel outside when i could. I could give you recommendations for Mexico and help you with your Spanish. Nos vemos! āŗļø. If youāre ever in Chicago let me know!
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Sophie
Los Angeles
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hola hola! My name is Sophie, and I love learning, adventure, and people. I grew up with a busy and boisterous family so I love any chance I get to spend with other families, spending lots of time playing with kids, and hearing other people's stories! I very much like being outside - playing any sports, running, hiking, anything. I'm also a big fan of the arts - so anything reading/literature, music, writing, theatre, I'm there. (probably) My favorite thing to do is learn new things - my most recent skills I've been learning are pool and frisbee (lol) but truly and genuinely love working at something and growing in an area. With workaway especially I was hoping to make progress in learning French! I do have a very small part-time online job, so whatever place I stay I would need to take a few hours a week to use my computer to complete my tasks. But overall I would say I'm someone with a lot of energy who loves to be in the moment with other people. I do also keep a blog :))
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Jesse
San Francisco
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello everyone, my name is Jesse, Currently working as a babysitter and as a kindergarten teacher assistant. One of my favorite things to do while visiting different countries is to try the different kinds of snacks and traditional foods. I also love to learn new languages, I'm fluent in espaƱol, english and portugues. Another thing I enjoy while traveling is making new friends, it is so nice to meet like-minded people on the road. š
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