TikTok influencer Andrea BoldBody has issued a warning to her followers about destinations she avoids as a solo traveler, acknowledging that her list “is going to upset a lot of people.” Speaking to her 268,000 TikTok followers, she revealed five locations she would not return to due to safety concerns, including a surprising mention of a major European city.
In her video, she said, “I’ve received many death threats for sharing this list before, but if you’re a solo female traveler like me, or planning to travel alone this summer, I recommend watching to learn about places I would never visit again for safety reasons.”
“I know this might anger some, as it has in the past, but these were my personal experiences. I just want other women to be aware and avoid similar dangers.”
5. Manila: First on her list is Manila, Philippines, which she called “definitely not safe.” She recounted how her hotel advised her not to go to the ATM alone, warning her to cover up and avoid wearing a tank top due to the presence of many men, making it unsafe to walk solo.
4. Paris: In a surprising choice, Paris, France, ranked fourth. She shared that she was mugged on the subway and advised against going out alone at night.
3. Cartagena: Third was Cartagena, Colombia. Despite loving the city, she found the men “pretty aggressive.”
2. Caye Caulker: She noted that the number two spot, Caye Caulker in Belize, might upset many. Though Belize is beautiful, she said the men were very aggressive, and she had to use pepper spray when a man touched her to try to lure her into his restaurant.
1. San Salvador: Her most alarming experience happened in El Salvador, where she was nearly kidnapped by two men in San Salvador near El Boquerón. “These weren’t gang members,” she clarified, saying they were construction workers who tried to pull her into their truck before locals intervened, causing the men to flee.