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Title: How do women travelers avoid sexual harassment when in foreign countries?
written on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 @ 8:03 PM ✈{ 12 comments }

Women travel for many reasons – shopping, discover new things or simply to relax. Compare women to men, women face greater obstacles when traveling such as getting sexually harassed and assaulted. These two are global problems women could easily come across when traveling.

What caught my attention was an article written by Georgia Arlott hereShe shared her experience of travelling around India, during which sexual harassment was a constant problem there.

Wandering hands



Georgia shared how when she rode on a rickshaw, hands would slip underneath her trousers when watching fireworks display. Not knowing what to do, she would just push the offending limbs away and make a quick escape.

Another incident happened when she went to swim at a popular beach. Knowing that the women there were always fully clothed in the water, she dutifully presented herself in t-shirts and full-length trousers. However, this didn’t deter a group of at least ten young men to follow her. Before she realized what was happening, hands were everywhere.

Bribery


Georgia stayed at one of her friend’s house, and each morning before her friend went to work, he would simply lock her (& her group of friends) into his flat. According to him, white women were a curiosity and it was not safe for them to sleep in an unlocked house in the mornings.
Every night that she stayed there, the Indian police would arrive asking for bribes. They claimed that Georgia and her friends must be prostitutes. They would spend the evenings out, but when they got home, the same story would repeat each time.

Beauty


Rape in India has been described by Radha Kumar (an author and expert on ethnic conflicts and peace processes) as one of India's most common crimes against women and a “national problem” by the UN’s human-rights chief.

However, we all have to agree that India – a country known for its culture, monuments, nature and home to the famous landmark Taj Mahal, is a beautiful country. Despite the increasing number of sexual assaults being reported every year (source), it is still one of the most popular countries in the world and a popular choice for travel destination which receives millions of tourists every year.

Measures to take
  1.        Behave confidently. Act as if you know exactly where you’re going and what you’re doing, even if you’re lost. If someone makes you uncomfortable, keep your composure and remove yourself from the situation at once.
  2.          Avoid eye contact. In some cultures, meeting a man’s gaze may suggest that you want his company. A simple solution is to wear dark glasses in public places.
  3.          Take your cue from the local women. If they don’t sit in cafés or parks alone or wear tank tops or miniskirts, neither should you. Avoid wearing form-fitting clothing that may be considered provocative.
  4.          Wear a (fake) wedding ring. Also carry a photo of your husband (or an imaginary one), which you can show to persistent suitors. Being seen as married will lower your profile and stave off uninvited advances.
  5.          Be vigilant when travelling on public transport. Crowded buses and trains can be hot spots for anti-social behaviour. Some men may exploit the opportunity to harass female passengers. If you’re targeted, make a fuss. Point at the offender and chastise him in a loud voice. He’ll probably slink away. To avoid such advances, consider choosing reserved seating or insist on sitting next to another woman.


·         My thoughts
Reading the article by Georgia Arlott actually surprised me that men nowadays are so daring. We all must keep in mind that sexual harassment and assault can happen anywhere, not only in India. However, it must not stop you from visiting the beauty of another country. Instead, you should take pre-cautions before visiting other countries and know how to protect yourself.

Do you have any other tips to share for other women out there? Share with us by dropping us a comment!

By: Nur Liyana Bte Roslan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                


Title: Hang-out places
written on Sunday, January 20, 2013 @ 2:07 PM ✈{ 10 comments }

As you can see from my title, today I will share with you ladies the hang-out places in Singapore for you and your girlfriends to just chill and gossip your day away!


Fruit Paradise



This cafe specializes in selling fruit tarts at reasonable prices. The cafe serves about 19 different types of fruit tarts, freshly made every day. What's better than sinking your teeth in some mouthwatering sweet desserts with either a cream, cheese or chocolate base? This cafe is definitely a good place to chill out and relax with your girlfriends!

Addresses:
  1. Raffles City Shopping Centre 252 North Bridge Road #B1-44F
  2. VivoCity 1 Harbourfront Walk #01-59
  3. Plaza Singapura 68 Orchard Road #04-01
Starbucks at Rochester Park





With a warm ambiance, this Starbucks cafe is unlike any other of its other outlets in Singapore. It features a one-of-a-kind design concept which draws inspiration from its vintage colonial exterior, but with a contemporary edge. Order your favourite cup of coffee and you're ready to have a gossip session with your girlfriends!

Address:

Starbucks
37 Rochester Drive
Singapore 138640

Jean-Philippe Darcis






Using pink as the main colour, this cafe not only serves pretty frosted cupcakes and fruit infused cakes, but they’re also famous for their chocolate praline. With pretty wall design and furniture, this cafe sure makes one comfortable! Bring your girlfriends to Jean-Philippe Darcis and enjoy the deserts they serve there while catching up on life.

Address:

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
#01-38
2 Bayfront Avenue



Awfully chocolate at The Star



This store opts for the minimalism look. This place looks exceptionally attractive with chocolates, cakes and tarts displayed over the glass doors. It's a good place for something sweet and savory, and of course, to chill  with your girlfriends!

Address:

1 Vista Exchange Green
#02-18
Singapore 138617

The Book Cafe (Special)

You ladies need some space of your own? I'm not too sure if you have heard of The Book Cafe, but this is definitely the perfect place to go and let your mind rest. 

 


"The Book Café is a book-themed café that offers a relaxed ambience and casual dining on an extensive cosmopolitan menu that reflects modern dietary trends. 
Customers of The Book Café experience value-for-time in modern comfort settings. A diversified range of reading materials is available- customers can browse through any of several hundred local and foreign books, magazines and newspapers available." - The Book Cafe
Address:

20 Martin Road
Singapore 239070

Hope you ladies will know where to go this weekend with your fabulous girlfriends! Do you have any place to recommend? Do share with me and leave me a comment! :)



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