🇫🇷 Solo Female Travel in Paris | Safety Guide (Tested & Approved!) ✨
After 4 days exploring Paris alone, I found its safety reputation exaggerated—but only because I prepared thoroughly! Here’s how I stayed safe: 🛡️ 5 Safety Rules That Saved Me 1️⃣ 📍 Stay in Safe Arrondissements Avoid 18th-20th districts (cheaper but riskier). My picks: Le Marais, Saint-Germain, 7th. 2️⃣ 🚲 Ditch the Metro, Bike Instead! Used Lime/Dott bikes (no metro = fewer pickpockets!). 🎒 Bag hack: Tuck under jacket or loop handles onto bike bars. 3️⃣ 🎯 Pre-Plan Attraction Visits Scam hotspots: Louvre & Montmartre (saw thieves in action!). Studied common tricks (e.g., "petition signers", "gold ring scam"). 4️⃣ 📸 Photo Help? Target Asian Female Travelers Least risky choice: Solo Asian women (they take great pics too!). Avoid handing phone to groups or overly eager "helpers". 5️⃣ 💳 Apple Pay + Card Locks Carried only 1 card (Apple Pay-enabled). For non-Apple Pay users: Enable transaction locks via banking app. 💡 Bonus Tips 👗 Dress low-key (no flashy logos). 👜 Crossbody bag (worn in front). 🌙 Return before dark (most incidents happen at night). #SoloFemaleTravel #ParisSafety #TravelSmart #GirlsWhoTravel #ParisTips 💪✈️