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Confidence and Safety

Photographer Sinitta Leunen Unsplash

How do we navigate consent and sexual health when travelling alone in unfamiliar cultures? This piece explores the importance of communication, boundaries, and self-trust to help solo travellers stay safe and respectful.

By Geoffrey Williams | 7 January 2026

Arrivals hall Photographer Dimitris Asproloupos

The first 24 hours in an unfamiliar city is always invigorating. From airport halls to the first steps outside, our senses sharpen as we navigate new light, air, smells, and rhythm. We invited members of our international community of seasoned solo travellers to share their insights into managing the sensory overload that is ‘Arrival’.

Published 18 December 2025

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