MoneyTransfers.com ranked Brazil as the second least favorable country for solo female travelers in their study. The nation boasts diverse wildlife and the Amazon rainforest. While beautiful, it’s not ideal for solo female visitors. Activities and hostels are limited. The crime rate, at 66.1, is the third highest globally. Ten Least Safe Countries: South Africa […]
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