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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a blonde woman, and since it matters in terms of attention, I will include that at the time of my travels I was very young and attractive. I've traveled extensively by myself throughout the Middle East, including Kuwait, Jordon, and Qatar.

You need to ask 1) where are you staying 2) what are you doing and 3) will you have a fixer/escort. If you stay in western hotels with reasonable security, you will most likely be fine there. If you have safe and reliable transport, then chances are, you will be fine. And if you have a fixer, life will be safer and easier.

I've always been fine traveling in high threat areas. I've even done dumb things that no one should do, and have been fine (you get complacent over time). From a probability standpoint, statistics are on your side.

All this said, you have to assess whether you'll be able to have peace in your life while doing this. I did all my time over there as a childless, unmarried young woman. Now with kids, forget it. Also, bear in mind that if you repeatedly show up to the same place over there, word will get out, and risk will go up.

As others have advised, make your nationality and religion ambiguous by wearing a hijab and shalwar kami, if not an abaya. If someone gives you any trouble, call them brother and scold them (that worked for me when men approached me to proposition me). [/quote]

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