My Aunt Has Been Solo Traveling the World for 45+ Years-These Are 13 Safety Devices She Swears By, From $8

"My aunt has been traveling by herself for as long as I can remember, with her first solo adventure at 18 years old taking her across the pond to London. Since then, she's collected 45 years' worth of passport stamps, crossing off destinations like Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Bhutan, Morocco, and Kenya on her travel wish list. Her most-visited country? France, which she's been traveling to at least once a year, often by herself, and blogging about for a decade."

"One of my aunt's favorite travel gear brands is Pacsafe because of its wide range of top-rated products with anti-theft technology. She owns two sizes of the Pacsafe portable safe, which she uses to store her valuables when she's on the go. For extra security, she locks it to a permanent fixture in the space she's staying in. This safe is impossible to slash into because of the stainless steel wire mesh embedded into the canvas, and it packs flat, making it easy to travel with."

A 65-year-old solo traveler accumulated 45 years of passport stamps and frequently visits France, often traveling alone for extended periods. She prioritizes anti-theft accessories and personal safety, having used a money belt since the 1980s. She curates a collection that includes Pacsafe portable safes that lock to fixtures and resist slashing, slash-resistant anti-theft backpacks, dummy wallets, and hands-free lightweight bags. She selects items that pack flat, secure valuables, and provide slash- and pickpocket-resistance. Recommendations target senior solo travelers preparing for anything from weekend getaways to month-long or multiweek journeys.

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