A tourist who has already visited 50 states in the USA gave advice on safety during travels

Traveler Emily Hart spent a decade traveling alone, visiting almost every US national park and all 50 states at least once.

"While I never want to focus solely on worst-case scenarios, the reality is that poor preparation can lead to unpredictable consequences. I want to do everything I can to set myself up for safety and success," Business Insider quoted her as saying.

Always take a doorstop or Addalock with you when staying in a hotel or rental home.

"I always bring a simple doorstop and an Addalock portable door lock with me to any hotel room or rental house I stay in," Emily explained.

She says it adds another layer of security and peace of mind.

Carry a whistle or personal alarm with you.

"I always carry a whistle or personal alarm with me, whether I'm hiking or in the city center. This way, I can quickly draw attention to myself if something goes wrong," the traveler said.

She recommended the Birdie personal security alarm, which has a loud alarm and a strobe light designed to scare away a potential intruder.

If you're going camping, be sure to take the 10 essentials with you.

The essentials include a form of navigation, a headlamp or flashlight, sun protection, first aid supplies, a knife, something to help you start a fire, shelter, extra food, water, and clothing.

While this may seem like a long list to backpackers who want to travel with nothing, it's better to be over-prepared, especially when you're alone.

Invest in a satellite communicator for outdoor adventures and long trips.

"A satellite communicator such as the Garmin inReach, which allows me to connect with friends or family without cell service, is a worthwhile investment. It also gives me the ability to call rescuers for help in an emergency," said Emily.

The cost may be high, but it is worth the peace of mind it provides.

Don't share anything on social media in real-time.

"One of the most important safety tips that seems to surprise many travelers is that I never share anything on social media in real-time. While it may seem like no one is paying attention to the details in your post, it's not worth the risk of someone capturing your current location," says the traveler.

Don't forget to share your location with trusted friends or family members.

Many apps allow you to instantly share your GPS location with selected contacts.

Use technology to your advantage.

If you think cell service will be unstable, use the offline Google Maps app and download apps like Cairn that help users find cell coverage areas.

Listen to your intuition and make a backup plan.

Although intuition is hard to explain or quantify, we know when something is wrong.

Along with the advice to listen to your intuition, it's also important to have a backup plan in case you feel uncomfortable.