The Surprising Ways Society Views A Woman Traveling Alone

This writer recently embarked on a trip to Ireland for a story, and then headed off the beaten path to do some exploring, solo. Traveling alone abroad certainly affords a tremendous amount of freedom, as well as the need for self-reliance, but for a woman, it can also be a rather daunting experience. The Cut recently posted an interesting, reflective story about the issues and perceptions facing a woman traveler. Yes, the piece acknowledges, it is scary and sometimes dangerous to be a solo femal...