This week marked a few milestones on my epic 180-day Mexico road trip: my 9th week in Mexico (17 weeks to go!), 2,500 kilometers driven in Mexico, AND my 9th home base (Puerto Vallarta). So, now that I feel really very comfortable in Mexico â getting around, conversing, the ways of doing things â I feel much better suited to answer that persistent question: âHow safe do you *really* feel in Mexico?â
Tag: personal safety
Personal Safety Measures I Take As a Female Full-Time Solo Traveler
Most people are good. Iâve met so many helpful, hospitable, generous people while traveling, of all nationalities and sexes and ages, and I know this to be true: most people are good. While Iâm not naturally distrusting or fearful, I AM self-aware, prepared, and I trust my intuition. From someone whoâs been solo traveling for 15 years, and 100% full-time for the past 9-plus months, hereâs my advice to you...