As a woman traveling alone, I was left stranded abroad without accommodation after a host demanded an unexpected €250 deposit which they claimed was stated in the description. After careful scrutiny, this note was neatly hidden with a privacy clause relating to the handling of personal data according to the GDPR. Airbnb support was slow and unhelpful, passing my case between agents while I had nowhere to stay. Although I was offered a coupon refund, the delays showed a disregard for women’s safety. I plan to write publicly about this experience to highlight the risks solo travelers face. This is particularly concerning in the context of women needing to navigate GBV while dreaming of seeing the world.
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