A lot of wisdom, astute psychology, and what we once called horse sense in this short essay. You've been getting quite a solid education in your travels.

Safety is relative. Instead of seeking or expecting perfect safety (nearly always an illusion) it's better to think in terms of calculated risks, and seek to understand how that calculation is made. Yes, a woman can travel in relative safety once she learns how to stay aware and develops her own spider-sense for danger. But each new place involves a different set of dangers to recognize and negotiate.