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I have to agree it can be very frustrating as a woman travelling alone. I find it much worse in Europe but then it is my fault 'cos I don't speak the lingo so for the last couple of years I have toured in California.
Totally different!! Everyone talks to you regardless of age sex etc.

They are just so friendly and warm I can't wait to go back. I did stay in one hostel in San Fran and shared with 7 others and not one person spoke which I found a bit odd. Not the best hostel but amazing location so it was worth it.

I am very sociable and sometimes have to stop myself talking to strangers just incase they get the wrong idea.... or think I am a little bit cookie!

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I have to agree it can be very frustrating as a woman travelling alone..........
I am very sociable and sometimes have to stop myself talking to strangers just incase they get the wrong idea.... or think I am a little bit cookie!
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I've just noticed you're in Leeds - if that's Leeds, Yorkshire - snap!
If you fancy meeting up for a coffee sometime, drop me a note. There's a handful of female bikers in Yorkshire that I ride with & there's always room for another
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