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Rose is the blogger behind Where Goes Rose, where she writes about her travels from the perspective of a solo female traveler. Her love of food led her to amazing destinations, eating her way around the world.
It all started when Rose quit her job in 2015 and left for a six-month backpacking trip that continued into a six-year adventure. She recorded her experiences and shared her advice for other solo female travelers.
Every country and city provided her with new insights to share, helping her readers plan for their own trips, and inspiring others to take the first steps. Rose couldn’t imagine a life without travel at the center.
Vietnam was an eye-opening experience that jumpstarted her slow travel preference. For two months in Hoi An, Rose was a house sitter, looking after a home while caring for two cats.
For FREE.
As a budget traveler, accommodation eats a large portion of travel expenses, so Rose learned that creativity not only saves money but adds to the overall experience.
Through her travels, she learned to embrace the chaos of every destination. From busy scooter-filled streets in Vietnam to endless selfie requests in India.
Most misconceptions about solo female travel revolve around safety. Rose explains that the threat of danger is present for everyone, anywhere.
For threats against women, most are not done by foreign people in foreign places but are often close to home by friends and family.
Solo female travel is not reserved for the brave and extroverted; it is open to all willing to adapt and learn. If travelers follow basic safety advice, they will end their trip with more confidence and better self-sufficiency.
Rose explains she cannot control the threat of danger so she focuses on not letting it control her.
Rose’s Advice for Solo Travelers
Rose suggests prioritizing your safety along with your mental and physical well-being over money. Instead of looking back on the experiences as tired, stressed, and exhausted, spend the extra money to be happy, encouraged, and excited.
If spending more money makes you feel safer and less burnt out, then invest that money into the trip.
Save for an emergency fund specifically for safety. If you missed the last train of the night and need to get home, have money ready to spend on a taxi instead of walking.
Always have a backup plan for accommodation. If you arrive at a hotel, but it’s not as advertised, resort to your backup hotel and have the local taxi app downloaded and get ready to go, so transitioning to new accommodation is smooth and simple.
Have a support network by staying in touch with friends and family. Ensure someone knows where you are and has copies of your travel plans. Connect with other solo travelers online so you have a community to help in case something goes wrong.
From Rose’s experience, the kindness of strangers is prevalent throughout the world. From falling ill to not feeling safe in your hotel, and people will offer up help and volunteer resources.
Have all of your important information in one place, like insurance, passport, and credit card information.
Download the Google translate app. Languages are available to fully download so it functions offline.
Fight loneliness by creating more opportunities to meet and socialize with new people. Stay in contact with friends and family back home through phone calls and video chats.
Mexico City
Mexico City has a bit of everything: history, architecture, art, nightlife, and delicious food.
With a bad reputation for crime and lack of safety, Mexico City mimics most large cities around the world with a few bad parts travelers should avoid. This is nothing new to anyone who’s visited Los Angeles, New York City, or Miami.
Rose lived in Mexico City for six months without feeling unsafe or in danger.
The rougher parts of town are decently far from where most travelers visit. In fact, Rose believes it takes purposeful intention to wind up in these unsavory areas. So don’t worry and follow basic travel safety protocols.
Rose found everyone in the city to be very friendly without any trouble. As a solo female traveler, people can treat you differently based on the culture, but in Mexico City, it was very chill and relaxed.
Rose’s Restaurant Recommendations in Mexico City
Chilakiller’s Loungería – Chilaquiles with customizable toppings
Av. Revolución #107-loc 7, Tacubaya, Miguel Hidalgo, 11870 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
La Güera Tortas de Chilaquiles – Chilaquiles Sandwich be in line by 9am or risk them selling out
Alfonso Reyes 139, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
El Tizoncito – El Pastor Tacos, but do not forget the chips and bean dip
Av. Tamaulipas 122, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Taquería Orinoco – El Pasto Tacos and crispy potatoes
Av. Yucatan 3, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
El Pescadito – Seafood Tacos
C. Atlixco 38, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
La Pitahaya Vegana – Vegan Tacos
C. Querétaro 90, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
El Moro – Churros and Chocolate
Av Michoacán 27, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06170 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Los Machetes Amparito – 1 Meter Long Quesadilla
Manuel Payno 56, Obrera, Cuauhtémoc, 06800 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Pujol – 2500 Day Mole, Ranked 9th Best Restaurants in the World.
Tennyson 133, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11570 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Tostadas Coyoacán – Tostadas
Mercado de Coyoacán, Ignacio Allende No.49, Del Carmen, Coyoacán, 04100 CDMX, Mexico
Neighborhoods to Check Out
Polanco – High End and Fancy
Centro – Best for Street Food
Roma & Condesa – Cafes and Restaurants
Coyoacan – Quaint and Arty
Resources from Rose
Best Places to Eat in Roma and Condesa (neighborhoods for food lovers)
Mexico City Itinerary
101 Solo Travel Tips
Solo Travel in Mexico
How to Meet People
Budget Travel
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Chris Kretzer has traveled the world visiting over 35 countries and eating his way through every city. With his wife Tiarra, they explore different food cultures and create food guides, podcasts, and travel articles helping everyone experience the world through food.