Keep in touch when abroad

Maintaining Connections

You should maintain contact with at least one person back home, especially if you're travelling solo. By letter, fax, e-mail or telephone, let that person know where you are and where you're heading next.

Off travelling for the day? You should leave a note in your room explaining where you're going. If you run into trouble, at least there will be clues to follow.

Always carry a business card from your hotel or B&B. If you get lost, approach another woman on the street and show her the address on the card. She may be able to point you in the right direction.

Tip / Info: "Traveling ­ it opens your eyes. It makes you realize how well off we are here in Canada." Captain Nicole Sauvé, airline pilot

Please choose from the following sections:

Introduction
Lessening the Culture Shock
Travel Light, Travel Smart
Extra Security Makes Sense
Air Travel
Accommodation
Networking Along the Way
Dress Sense
Avoiding Harassment
Alone After Sundown
Maintaining Connections
Staying Healthy
Coping with Foreign Bathrooms
The Pregnant Traveler
Traveling with Children
International Adoptions
The Older Traveler
Businesswomen Abroad

Canuck Abroad takes no responsibility for the information or accuracy contained in this section and suggest you go to http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/pubs/her_own_way-en.asp for the latest information.

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