When it comes to wanderlust, women seem more keen to grab their passports and follow it.

And increasingly, thosetrips are solo trips, with nary a spouse, friend or family member in sight.

But traveling alone, especially as a woman, can be intimidating.

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Those concerns are heightened for women who are minorities.

See what they had to say below.

Ecuador

As an older woman, one country I loved traveling on my own to is Ecuador.

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When you treat others as you would want to be treated, the world is a welcoming place.

Thailand has a tourism-driven economy, and they know how to take care of their guests.

They even have a dedicated tourist police division.

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Once I got used to my own company, I never looked back.

As for favorites, Slovenia is one place I felt totally safe in.

The peaceful nature and small lakeside towns felt idyllic.

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Knowing the country has such little crime was a reassuring statistic.

Rose Munday, travel writer atWhere Goes Rose?

It was a bucket list destination, and I had read about mixed experiences.

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It began my first night and ended my last afternoon.

During my first night, this is exactly what happened.

I took a breath, stepped into traffic and prayed I wouldnt get hit.

Two people, one in a yellow top and the other in a plaid shirt, are reflected in a motorcycle's mirror, with a busy street scene in the background

As I explored by foot, locals approached wanting to practice English.

At first, this was intimidating, but I embraced the opportunities and viewed them as mini cultural exchanges.

I felt incredibly safe visiting this Cycladic island alone.

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Its a destination where I could truly relax, free from worry or judgment for being on my own.

Navigating the island was easy!

Renting a car wasnt scary because the island is very mellow.

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Taiwan

Taiwan is one of the safest and most welcoming places Ive visited.

The cities of Taichung and Taipei in particular.

I was told you could leave your bag on a table and leave and no one would touch it.

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Everyone is super friendly and helpful.

I loved the cafe culture here.

There are many fantastic places to discover in Taiwan, and its super underrated.

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The people were friendly, and I was able to figure everything out even with really bad Spanish skills.

I sailed on a boat with strangers in the middle of nowhere.

I took the local buses.

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I was even there during a protest that stayed peaceful.

The worst thing that happened was a catcall in Panama City, but that never made me feel scared.

I just kept walking along, and it stopped right away.

Kirsteen Cowan in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at a polo match.

The hostels there are amazing for solo travelers theyre some of the best Ive stayed in.

Id recommend Bambuda Lodge in Bocas del Toro and The Lost and Found Hostel in the jungle.

I have never met nicer, more welcoming, exceptionally friendly people.

They want you to feel at home, and theyloveto create a good impression.

They are an incredibly passionate country and do this always with passion and a smile on their face.

Like any place with big cities, there are nice areas and some less nice areas.

I traveled around for six years alone and always felt secure.

Kirsteen Cowan, a travel writer and creator of the programSolo Travel Masterclass

This article originally appeared onHuffPost.