As a woman I think its safe enough to walk around on your own - along the corniche etc (obviously not down dark alleys and things). Of course there is always risk involved with being alone at night, but the general feeling is that its safe. Not that people really walk around that much outside anway, that I've noticed. Actually I kind of miss that outdoor culture..but oh well.
If you are wise, & don't talk to men (or look them in the eyes) you should be ok. Some men here seem to have this weird notion that western women are all up for it...so I've learned u have to ignore them.
At first I found it quite hilarious that the taxi drivers break every western taboo of social conduct in the first 2 minutes: To be grilled on your age, religion and marrital status in the first sentence is the norm.
Treat yourself to a wedding ring, Izzie, its the best investment my girl friends and I have ever made!!
As a woman I think its safe enough to walk around on your own - along the corniche etc (obviously not down dark alleys and things). Of course there is always risk involved with being alone at night, but the general feeling is that its safe. Not that people really walk around that much outside anway, that I've noticed. Actually I kind of miss that outdoor culture..but oh well.
If you are wise, & don't talk to men (or look them in the eyes) you should be ok. Some men here seem to have this weird notion that western women are all up for it...so I've learned u have to ignore them.
At first I found it quite hilarious that the taxi drivers break every western taboo of social conduct in the first 2 minutes: To be grilled on your age, religion and marrital status in the first sentence is the norm.
Treat yourself to a wedding ring, Izzie, its the best investment my girl friends and I have ever made!!
x mp