She Wanders Safe
Hi, I’m Gaby.
If you’ve ever wondered any of this:
“Is it really safe to travel alone as a woman?”
“What if something happens and I’m by myself?”
“Where should I stay? Which neighbourhoods are okay?”
“How do I meet people without it being weird?”
“I want to go, but I’m scared. Should I?”
You’re not alone. I asked myself all of these before my first solo trip.
After sixteen years of travelling alone — through Europe, Asia, South America, Africa — I’ve learned that you don’t wait for fear to disappear — you move with it.
How it started
A few years ago, I had just gone through a breakup, and suddenly I didn’t have anyone to plan trips with anymore.
Before that, I used to travel with my boyfriend. After the breakup, that changed overnight.
I was working, I had the means to travel, but the reality was simple: I didn’t have someone to go with.
And that’s something no one really talks about — there comes a point in life where your friends get married, have kids, build routines, and even if you still want to go, it becomes harder to coordinate anything.
At that time, I started working remotely, which gave me even more freedom. I could technically go anywhere. But I still wasn’t going anywhere.
My first solo step happened in Brazil.
I chose Brazil simply because I was based in Argentina and it was close — an easy, low-pressure first step.
I had gone to Rio for a dance course with a group, and when it ended, I wasn’t ready to go home yet. I still wanted to see more, so I decided to try something on my own: I took a bus to Ubatuba and stayed a few days.
I was nervous. I had doubts. But I went anyway.
I wasn’t fearless — I just didn’t want fear to be the reason I stayed.
Once I was there, something shifted. I actually had a great time by myself. I went to the beach, took silly photos, wandered around, and enjoyed my own company more than I expected.
I also realised I could figure things out. I had done my research, read blogs, planned things properly, and I felt safe because I understood where I was going and what I was doing.
And that trip showed me something simple: I could do it.
I could travel alone. I could enjoy it. I could trust myself.
After that, I started planning more trips on my own — slowly at first, then naturally.
That’s how it began.
What you’ll find here
SheWandersSafe shares real solo travel experiences from the places I’ve actually been.
Each destination includes honest insights — what a place feels like, how safe it is for solo female travel, and what actually matters when you’re there on your own.
You’ll also find practical safety tips based on real experiences, not generic advice — the kind of details that help you make better decisions before and during your trip.
Alongside that, I share where I stayed, how I got around, and what worked (and what didn’t) so you can travel with more clarity and confidence.
This is real travel, seen through experience and safety first — so you can decide for yourself and feel more prepared when you go.
Why I do this
I created SheWandersSafe because I kept seeing the same thing — so many women want to travel, but don’t.
Not because they don’t have opportunities, but because fear gets in the way. Fear of going alone, fear of something going wrong, fear of not knowing enough.
I understand that feeling deeply.
But I also know what changes when you actually go — not because the fear disappears, but because you learn how to move with it, and how capable you really are.
What’s often missing isn’t desire — it’s real, practical information and honest stories from women who have actually done it.
That’s what this space is here to provide.
Not to convince you to be fearless, but to help you feel more prepared, more informed, and more confident when you decide to go.
Final note
If you’re here because part of you wants to travel but another part is still unsure — I get it.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. You don’t need to feel completely ready.
You just need enough clarity, enough information, and enough trust in yourself to take the first step.
That’s what SheWandersSafe is here for.
And whenever you decide to go, you’ll find real stories and practical insights here to help you feel more prepared along the way.