The not-so-pleasant conversation made me wonder about the world we are creating for our sons and daughters? Why should we tell our daughters they are lesser beings?

If a woman is friendly, it does not mean she's 'asking for it'. As a regular solo traveller, I've come across men who have no idea how to respect boundaries. 

Stay at home, cover your entire self and shut the doors and windows. And do not travel alone, you're a lady and there are vultures out there!

I love spending time with myself and I love driving. My first solo trip gave me all both, and so much more!

When you travel solo, you are fully responsible for yourself. You are also not needed to look after others' needs so you can focus completely on yourself.