Solo Travel Security Guide PDF | Printable A4 + Phone Edition

Practical security advice for your next solo trip. Prepare for hotel stays, hostels, holiday rentals and exploring independently, whether you are taking a city break, backpacking or heading away for work.

Written by an experienced International Close Protection Officer.

Instant digital download from Traveling With Care. Includes a 26-page printable A4 guide and a 45-page phone edition, so you can prepare at home and keep the advice with you while travelling.

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What's inside

• Before you go: emergency contacts, medication checks and a printable emergency information card.
• Arriving and checking in: the first few minutes and choosing a taxi safely.
• Your door: security habits, door wedges and unexpected knocks.
• The room check: a two-minute check, fire exits and emergency preparation.
• Hostels: lockers, dorms, door codes, new friends and packing essentials.
• Holiday rentals: entrances, cameras and signs of a fake listing.
• Your grab bag: a small bag of essentials for emergencies.
• Out and about: awareness, the decoy wallet and common distraction tricks.

Each section includes a short Key points summary. Clickable contents help you find the section you need.

What you receive

• Printable A4 PDF: 26 pages.
• Phone-friendly PDF: 45 pages.
• Both editions included in one purchase.

Printing on US Letter? Select Fit to page in your printer settings. The printable file is A4; there is no separate US Letter file.

A practical gift for a traveller

Use the guide before you leave to organise your emergency information and think through accommodation and everyday travel security. It is also a practical gift for someone preparing for a first solo trip, a gap year or regular business travel.

Please note: This is a digital download, not a physical book. It provides general advice based on professional experience, not a guarantee of safety or a substitute for official travel advice, local guidance or emergency services. Check your government's current travel advice before you go.