Answer 11 of 12: Hi all, I plan to cycle along the coastline of Croatia, Macedonia and Albania. Was wondering the safety for a solo female biker in general? Albania There are two main risks that women traveling solo to Europe need to be aware of: petty theft and intoxication. You need to be ready to keep your belongings close while out and about, and you should drink much less than you do at home. Read on for more tips on both of those. Kate somewhere in Albania Travel and Safety Tips for Europe Albania is the most difficult country in the Balkans to travel, due to the odd transportation system and strong language barrier, and I don't recommend it for first-time solo female travelers. North Macedonia and Kosovo aren't quite as challenging as Albania, but I think they're both more suited to more experienced travelers. t7Wz4gE.