I am 26F and found this really beautiful place for evening walks. It is a large layout outside the busy noisy town with lots of trees, greenery, and barely any people. It genuinely feels peaceful and helps me clear my head as I am preparing for upcoming exam from home. Stepping out to a place like this is what I need. The issue is, the area is mostly empty and the few people around are mostly all men. There are only a handful of houses scattered around (all of them have camera's outside). Yesterday, I noticed one guy boozing there, and it made me a bit uncomfortable. I don’t want to stop going there just because of this. The layout is so big that I can skip the corners where these activities are happening. It's honestly one of the few places where I feel calm. But I also want to be realistic and stay safe.
Right now, I carry pepper spray and share my live location with my sibling when I go out. Honestly this place have become like a study reward for me.
I’d really appreciate any advice on:
1) Situational awareness / safety habits I should follow
2) Practical self-defense tips (especially for solo walking)
3) Psychological tricks or behaviors that can help avoid trouble
4) Red flags I should never ignore in such areas
Would love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation.
Submitted May 1, 2026 at 11:22PM by neon_ghost972 https://ift.tt/KF4GE0B
