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Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Telegraph
I've been to 50 countries solo. These are my top tips for women travelling alone
Boxer shorts. Bibles. Sex toys. Toenail clippings. I've found some odd and unnerving things lurking in hotel rooms over the years – but never a pair of eyes. I can't imagine the horror Ukrainian vlogger Natali Khomenko must have felt when she looked under her bed to find a strange man peering from the darkness. The seasoned 32-year-old solo traveller was alerted to the intruder's presence after detecting a strange smell in her room during a trip to Japan, and has recently shared her story to raise awareness of the risk women sadly continue to face while holidaying alone. Reflecting a massive leap in searches for solo travel, Airbnb's Spring 2025 Travel Trends Report suggests more 42 per cent of Brits are keen to travel solo in the next 12 months with female explorers making up nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of all solo travellers. Personally, I've spent the past 25 years flying, sailing and hiking alone in more than 50 countries across all continents. The benefits – including a boost in self-confidence, freedom to make my own choices and the exhilaration of stepping beyond my comfort zone – have always outweighed any potential pitfalls. But never once have I taken my travels lightly. Quite the opposite. No matter how well I know a destination, I always take careful precautions. Over time, I've found ways to avoid dangers without detracting from the enjoyment and authenticity of my experiences. Khomenko's story is shocking and deeply concerning, reminding us all how important it is to be vigilant in new places. But it shouldn't deter other women from travelling alone – it certainly hasn't stopped me. Here is my best advice for holidaying solo, from pre-trip tips to safety suggestions while abroad. Do your research Spontaneous decisions have shaped some of my most memorable travel adventures, but I never leave home without a bit of careful planning. In a new city, I scour the internet for information about different neighbourhoods and work out which places to avoid. The comment sections on platforms like are also helpful. When were the most recent comments posted? Does the hotelier respond quickly? Have many people left positive feedback? These are all good indications of a safe and reliable space. Share your itinerary Sharing my whereabouts not only allows my mum to live vicariously through my travels – it also keeps me safe. Apps like TripIt can amalgamate confirmation emails into a detailed plan to be shared with friends and family, while TrackMyTour creates an interactive map of waypoints. If mobile roaming isn't an issue, switch on location services and share details with a select circle through the Life360 app or Find My on the iPhone. Where possible (and affordable), I always take an Uber rather than a taxi or local bus – largely because journeys are tracked and the trip status can easily be shared. But don't overshare Tempting as it might be to shout about adventures, avoid posting any geo-located material on social media in real time. Unless shared within a private group, never make public any information about travel plans and places where you intend to sleep. Either be vague about specific locations or post material a few days later. Making new friends is one of the great joys of travel, but I'm always hesitant to reveal too much personal information with strangers. If ever in doubt, it's fine to tell a few white lies and pretend you are travelling with somebody else or have plans to catch up with friends. When arranging to meet up with new acquaintances, always choose a busy place and share your plans with others at home. Carefully timetable Arriving anywhere after dark can be daunting – especially if you've never been there before. I always try to travel during daylight hours and avoid arriving at a hotel too late. If there's no other option – especially in the case of international flights – I pre-book transport through a reputable company or arrange to stay somewhere close to the airport. Connect with other women Sharing experiences with other female solo travellers can be both reassuring and helpful. Similar to a dating app, platforms like Tourlina, Bumble BFF and NomadHer can be used to find like-minded matches in different destinations. Users can create profiles, share ideas and even arrange meet-ups. On several occasions, I've also requested a female guide – partly to support greater gender equality but also to get a female perspective and inside knowledge. Another option is to join a specialist escorted tour. Companies like Intrepid, Trafalgar and The Adventure People arrange women-only tours – often providing access to activities that wouldn't be possible in a mixed gender group. Come prepared A lot of my travels are in developing countries so I'm always cognisant of the yawning inequality between (relatively) wealthy foreigners and local workers on a low wage. Unfortunately, I've occasionally had cash go missing – even in five-star hotels. To avoid any issues, I carry a padlock to put on my suitcase and keep any valuables inside – although I tend to leave any jewellery at home and prefer to travel light. I use a door latch, if there's one available, and stuff any visible peepholes with a piece of tissue. When entering a room, I check windows are lockable along with any interconnecting doors. Pack appropriate clothing I'm a big believer in clothes as a form of self-expression, but sometimes it's better not to shout about your presence too loudly. Preferring to blend into the background, I avoid wearing anything showy and opt for conservative clothing where culturally appropriate. In Muslim countries like Oman, for example, I would never bathe in a wadi wearing a skimpy bikini and would always opt for long skirts, trousers and T-shirts rather than hot pants and crop tops. Use your intuition If a situation feels uncomfortable, there's no shame in walking away. Whether it's a guide, fellow traveller, bus driver or waiter – nobody has the right to invade your personal space. Either politely deflect any unwanted attention, or – in more serious cases – alert others to what is going on. Even if you are travelling solo, having a network of friends nearby or connected online means you will never be alone.
CNN
24-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
This Indian Youtuber is accused of spying
This Indian Youtuber is accused of spying An Indian travel vlogger has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan just days after tensions soared between the two longtime rival nations following an attack last month that left 26 tourists dead in India-administered Kashmir. Police say that 'in the pursuit of views, followers, and viral content, she fell into a trap.' 01:46 - Source: CNN Verdict reached in Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian After a weekslong trial, eight people behind the multimillion-dollar armed robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris were found guilty. Most of them received prison sentences, portions of which were suspended, but all will walk free due to time already served. 00:43 - Source: CNN See moment OceanGate team noticed something wrong Newly released video shows OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush's wife, Wendy Rush, who was working on the communications and tracking team, notice the sound of a 'bang' while monitoring the submersible. The Titan submersible imploded on June 18, 2023, killing all five passengers on board. 00:49 - Source: CNN Sanctuary forced to move after cartel threats Cartels in the Mexican state of Sinaloa caused an animal sanctuary to close and transfer at least 700 animals – including elephants, tigers, lions, ostriches, chickens, monkeys, crocodiles, and hippos – to a new location. 01:07 - Source: CNN Satellite images show aftermath of North Korean launch failure North Korea's newest warship was severely damaged during a recent launch ceremony. Leader Kim Jong Un said the incident brought shame to the nation's prestige and vowed to punish those found responsible, state media reported. 01:33 - Source: CNN US ambassador to Israel 'can't imagine US would object' to Israel striking Iran CNN's Jim Sciutto spoke with US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee about whether Israel might decide to strike Iran and how the US would react. 00:58 - Source: CNN Aid reaches bakery in Gaza after 11 weeks CNN goes inside a bakery as humanitarian aid finally reaches Gaza for the first time in weeks. This week Israel lifted an 11-week blockade on Gaza, it says was imposed to force Hamas to release all remaining hostages and to bring about a ceasefire. The UN warns that Gaza's population of over 2.1 million people is at risk of famine. 00:50 - Source: CNN Mexican politician gunned down at event An attack on a political event in Mexico, where a mayoral candidate and three others were killed, is the latest in an uptick in political violence in the country. 01:52 - Source: CNN Former US Ambassador to Ukraine explains why she resigned Bridget Brink, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour she resigned from her position because of the Trump administration's actions towards Russia. 00:57 - Source: CNN Vice President Vance meets Pope Leo XIV On May 19, Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Here, Vance passed on a letter from President Donald Trump, inviting the pope to the White House. 00:35 - Source: CNN Dior to pay $2M to help labor abuse victims Dior has agreed a number of remedies to settle an Italian competition authority investigation into whether the luxury brand and two of its units misled consumers with their statements about working conditions at its suppliers. CNN's Max Foster reports. 01:36 - Source: CNN Israeli strikes hit last hospital in Gaza's north Israel launched intense air and ground campaigns that health officials say killed hundreds over the last few days and shuttered the last functioning hospital in the enclave's north. The Israeli military's ground operation in northern and southern Gaza comes as international mediators push for progress in ceasefire talks. 00:55 - Source: CNN Daylight shows extent of damage to Mexican Navy ship The Mexican Navy training ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday was moving in the 'wrong direction,' according to a senior city official. CNN's Gloria Pazmino, reports from the East River where daylight shows the extent of the damage. 01:10 - Source: CNN Watch Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square Pope Leo XIV called for a 'united Church' in his inauguration homily from St. Peter's Square where approximately 100,000 people had gathered at the start of the Mass, according to authorities. 00:55 - Source: CNN Here are the deals Trump signed during his Middle East trip CNN's Betsy Klein breaks down the deals that President Donald Trump has brokered during his three-day trip to the Middle East. 01:17 - Source: CNN Cat caught smuggling drugs into prison Officers at a prison in Costa Rica captured a cat with two packages of marijuana and cocaine attached to its body. According to the Costa Rican Ministry of Justice and Peace, the officers confiscated the drugs and handed over the cat to National Animal Health Service for health evaluation. 00:31 - Source: CNN Seoul's biggest fish market CNN Travel's Lilit Marcus tastes her way through the many rows of Seoul's Noryangjin Fish Market, famous for its hundreds of vendors and its wide variety of fresh fish and live seafood. 01:32 - Source: CNN Zelensky says Putin was 'afraid' for talks Neither Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky or Russian President Vladimir Putin are attending peace talks in Istanbul after days of confusion. In a meeting in Albania, Zelensky said Putin was 'afraid' to come to Turkey for talks and that Russian delegation in Istanbul is of a 'very low level.' 00:38 - Source: CNN Baby orangutans rescued in Thailand A man suspected of trafficking two infant orangutans has been arrested in Thailand, according to local authorities. Police conducted the raid as the suspect was about to hand over the infant primates to a customer at a Bangkok gas station. 00:49 - Source: CNN Fareed points out Trump's 'strange double standard' CNN's Fareed Zakaria explains why he thinks President Donald Trump's new foreign policy doctrine has a 'strange double standard.' 01:04 - Source: CNN Kremlin gambles with Trump's wrath over Ukraine CNN's Nick Paton Walsh analyzes the power dynamics and explains how Russia is driving the schedule in these latest negotiations. 01:39 - Source: CNN What is femicide and what's behind the rise in incidents? Mexican authorities are investigating the murder of 23 year old Valeria Márquez - which was caught on video during a livestream - as a femicide. CNN's Max Foster speaks with Jillian Peterson, Executive Director of The Violence Prevention Project, about femicide and why it is on the rise. 01:29 - Source: CNN TikTok beauty influencer shot dead during live stream in Mexico Beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead during a TikTok livestream from her salon in Zapopan, Mexico. The case is being investigated as a suspected femicide, according to local authorities. Just days earlier, another woman – a mayoral candidate in the state of Veracruz – was also shot dead during a livestream, alongside three other people. 00:47 - Source: CNN Qatari PM defends offering plane to President Trump In an interview with CNN's Becky Anderson, Qatari Prime Minister and minister of foreign affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani downplayed the significance of the luxury jet gifted to President Donald Trump, saying it was a "very simple government to government dealing." 01:07 - Source: CNN Zelensky warns 'no time for playing games' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will head to Turkey and wait for Russian President Vladimir Putin for potential ceasefire talks; but he set some minimal goals for the meeting. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports. 01:26 - Source: CNN
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Mo Deen aka Mohammad Kubba & when is he fighting Wakey Wines' Mohammad Azar Nazir at the Misfits boxing match?
MO Deen made a name for himself on TikTok before crossing over into the lucrative world of influencer boxing. Next up at Misfits 21 he's taking on Mohammad Azar Nazir — who famously runs 'the UK's most expensive corner shop' — aka Wakey Wines. 3 Who is Mo Deen on TikTok? Mo Deen is a vlogger who is known for his videos on TikTok and YouTube. He films videos of himself, usually with other people. Mo is known for following high-profile stars with a camera and filming them, often without their permission. He claims to be famous and known all around the world. How Mo Deen blew up on TikTok Mo got big on TikTok because of his various videos where he follows celebrities. He followed WWE wrestling icon John Cena around a shop in London, which Cena appeared to be frustrated by because Mo hadn't asked for his permission to film. Mo went on to tell Cena that he was famous, before the movie star criticised him for being disrespectful. The Hollywood star told the vlogger: "Be more respectful, that's my advice for you, and ask if you would take a video, but you're just shooting video. I don't wanna talk to you." A later video, where he again met Cena, showed him telling the 16-time WWE champion that he "made him famous" because of their first interaction. Mo has also appeared in videos he appears to be attempting to antagonise YouTubers, including KSI. Is Mo Deen on social media? As of May 2025, Mo has almost 148k followers on Instagram, where his bio at the top of his page describes him as a 'public figure'. Over the years he has had numerous TikTok accounts, two of which have been banned, although it is unclear what the reasoning behind these bans was. He also has a popular YouTube channel, where he shares a range of videos, including live streams and his various confrontations with celebrities and members of the public. Mo has appeared on numerous podcasts, sharing his views on other YouTube content creators. Be more respectful, that's my advice for you, and ask when you would like to take a video John Cena Boxing record Mo is one of many in a long line of social media stars to take to the influencer boxing ring. His fledgling record currently stands at 0-1, meaning he has fought once and lost once. He was previously been beaten by Vitaly Zdorovetskiy at Misfits 13 in March 2024. The ref waved the contest off with Mo running away from his opponent and scrambling around the ring. 3 Mo also had another Misfits fight cancelled after his opponent — conservative YouTuber Alex Stein — threw 'hotdogs' at Mo, who's a Muslim. However, they subsequently both admitted that the incident was a stunt and that the hot dogs were made of turkey, not pork, which is considered haram — or forbidden by the laws of Islam. Misfits Boxing 21 Mo Deen vs Wakey Wines takes place on Friday, May 16, 2025, as part of the rescheduled Misfits Boxing 21 card headlined by Darren Till vs Darren Stewart and Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell. The event, held at the Vailant Live arena in Derby, is set to start at 5pm, however it is not yet known at what time Wakey and Mo will make their ring walks. The entire card will be aired by DAZN. Coverage can be found on DAZN TV, which is an additional package available on most TV services. The event can also be live streamed on the DAZN website and via the downloadable app. DAZN offers several subscription options. It is available annually for £119.99 or monthly for £14.99. There is also a flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, for £24.99 monthly. The platform's coverage of the event will begin at 7pm. Alternatively, SunSport will provide a live blog covering the entire card. Speaking ahead of the fight, Mo told Fred Talks Fighting: "I'm going to hurt him, I pray to God, I want to hurt this guy. "I've got beef with this guy for a long time. I'm gonna smoke this guy. He's ruined a lot of people's lives. I'm his karma."
