Welcome to the guidebook written especially for solo female travelers – the first and most comprehensive guide of its kind that deals with all of the concerns and needs of women who are traveling solo for the first time. This is THE time and sanity-saving resource, written especially for women who want to travel solo for the first time. What’s inside: From Armchair to Airplane Chair: Take the First Step Getting Over Your Fears What About My Career? What to Do About Naysayers Building Self-Confidence That Little Detail About Money The 50/30/20 Rule Finding Ways to Earn More Before You Go How Much Money Do You Really Need? Not Enough Cash? Work on the Road Prepping Like a Boss Breaking It Down into Manageable Pieces Itinerary Planning Immunizations: Where, What, and How? Travel Health Insurance Packing It In—What’s Really Essential? Packing Gear Banking Mail Phone Contracts Staying Safe and Connected: Ignore Rumors and Dare Greatly How to Avoid Being a Target: Tips and Tricks Stay Connected with Friends and Family What to Do If There’s a Problem The Gift of Solo Travel: Taking Full Advantage Why Solo Travel is the Best Kind of Travel How to Meet Others on Your Solo Journey Will Solo Travel Help You Find Yourself? When Tough Times Hit: Combatting Loneliness Plus, a full listing of resources to use before and during your trip, and seven case studies of solo traveling women of all ages, from all kinds of different places, and from all walks of life.