Female traveling alone

smileyface · Post by **smileyface** » Mon 18th May 2009 07:40 pm

Ok, so I'm going to Amsterdam for a week in July. I'm going alone, and well...my friends and family think I'm crazy

Maybe also because I'll be staying at a hostel in the Red Light District.

So, should I for some reason feel unsafe?

Also, it would be nice to meet up with other smokers. Anyone else going the first week of July?

FlyByNite · Post by **FlyByNite** » Mon 18th May 2009 08:34 pm

Keep a little street smarts about you and you will be fine.

See my reply to your introduction.

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ed the head · Post by **ed the head** » Mon 18th May 2009 09:41 pm

Hi Smiley

I think with some basic precautions the RLD is quite safe, even for a woman traveling alone. I stay at a hostel, where many people traveling along come, and so I am never alone for long. I don't think it will take long to find like minded souls to hook up with for your trip. You don't want to be walking around the RLD from 2 am to 7 am or so, especially if your alone. I think the danger is way over rated.

Kingdoc · Post by **Kingdoc** » Mon 18th May 2009 10:09 pm

I 1st went alone during 2007 & ive been back 3 times since! people told me i was crazy but i am glad i done it,Dont worry! just stick to the rules you have @ home,Ie no dark alleys & such.

smileyface · Post by **smileyface** » Tue 19th May 2009 09:25 am

Thanks for the advices everyone. Yeah, I guess I don't have to worry then. Yey, I can't wait... But it's six whole weeks left

SoulRider · Post by **SoulRider** » Tue 19th May 2009 10:30 am

I know I'm male, but I live in the red light district, and there really isn't any trouble. I see solo women and groups of women walking around. As long as you are street smart and act confident you'll be fine. I have female friends who come here on their own, and are always off and about without any issue. It really is a safe place to be.

Mr Oranje · Post by **Mr Oranje** » Thu 21st May 2009 05:18 am

SoulRider wrote: It really is a safe place to be.

As long as you don't fall into the canal when you are drunk.

ed the head · Post by **ed the head** » Sat 23rd May 2009 02:49 pm

smileyface wrote:Thanks for the advices everyone. Yeah, I guess I don't have to worry then. Yey, I can't wait... But it's six whole weeks left

Are you hooking up with any of the local ACD members

smileyface · Post by **smileyface** » Sun 24th May 2009 09:14 am

ed the head wrote: Are you hooking up with any of the local ACD members

I haven't talked to anyone about it yet, but it would be fun to meet up with some members

tastywaves · Post by **tastywaves** » Sun 24th May 2009 01:05 pm

Just use your common sense and have a blast. It's safer than most cities in the USA. Enjoy.

cattales1960 · Post by **cattales1960** » Sun 24th May 2009 01:21 pm

I think you will be fine smiley. I am a female and always feel safe in the dam.

Kingdoc · Post by **Kingdoc** » Mon 25th May 2009 10:29 pm

After a couple of days you will wonder what you ever worried about

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judo_and_weed · Post by **judo_and_weed** » Mon 25th May 2009 10:52 pm

i went to amsterdam on my own (as a male yes ) i know, but there are police everywhere, i couldnt see why you wouldnt feel safe.
if you are worried try and travel with a guided tour company or something, just be safe
enjoy the world my dear

DASHWOODMAN · Post by **DASHWOODMAN** » Mon 25th May 2009 11:22 pm

You can always leave the RLD and get nicely baked elsewhere in the City. My advice would be if you feel even slightly uncomfortable, do a 180 and go somwhere else. Dampkring. Dutch Floweres and the Tweede Kamer are all on Konigsplein , all well chilled and pretty central. My rule of thumb is that once you get south of Dam Square theres little of the tawdry tackiness of the bits, like the RLD, near the Station. Have a cool break. I'm off for a few days on Wednesday, cant wait!

lampshade · Post by **lampshade** » Tue 26th May 2009 01:06 am

smileyface wrote:Ok, so I'm going to Amsterdam for a week in July. I'm going alone, and well...my friends and family think I'm crazy Maybe also because I'll be staying at a hostel in the Red Light District.

So, should I for some reason feel unsafe?

Also, it would be nice to meet up with other smokers. Anyone else going the first week of July?

Have you booked your hostel?

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