After months of planning, weeks of anticipation and long-haul flights from Sydney, we finally arrived at Ushuaia, known locally as el fin del Munda (the end of the world), raring to begin our Antarctic adventure. At 1600 we clambered up the gangway where our crew showed us our cabins, I must say we were pleasantly […]
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Gunnadoo – your base to explore Northern Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef
If Northern Queensland is not on your bucket list, then it should be… Great Barrier Reef Daintree National Park Mossman – Ngadiku Dreamtime Walks I was there 10 years ago and stayed at the Pink Flamingo in Port Douglas, a very gay friendly funky boutique motel in Port Douglas. For the past 8 years Gigi […]
Going to Vietnam – link up with these lady bikers
If you are organising a trip to Vietnam yourself or for a group – keep an eye out for the wonderful women of I love Vietnam. Founder Lien Nguyen has built this amazing network of young vietnamese women students who have scooters, and trained them to take you on unique experiences of four cities they […]
Adventurous Women – Join VakanShe walking and trekking in Europe
Like many of us Sietske was yearning to get away from it all, to do something different – she needed adventure. So she started VakanShe Active Holidays for Women I set up VakanShe so that adventurous women can enjoy travelling with like-minded women and enjoy an active holiday in a relaxed and safe environment. Follow […]
Follow the Path of the Ancestors…
What a wonderful opportunity to explore Native American story in the South West USA Join us on this I.N.D.Y. Travel Society for Women® small group, two part Southwestern odyssey that delves deep into Native America to appreciate the diverse cultures and landscapes of Southwestern tribal nations. Special focus will be lent to the Pueblo peoples […]
French Escapade in Spain…
Jackie and Valerie love France, and might have started as French Escapade, but their trips now cover so much more. Some of them are women only, some are for artists (or budding artists), some focus on cooking. I loved their latest newsletter which focused on Spain, so thought I would share some of it… Why […]
The Only Girl Outdoors
Have you ever been the minority? Whether it’s your gender? Your age? Your skin color? Suddenly you feel stereotyped. What I’m about to say might tickle a few nerves. But hear me out. We aren’t always being stereotyped. Sometimes we are stereotyping ourselves. Minus the occasional idiot who actually says “you can’t do that, you’re……” […]
Travelling as a Solo Woman to Malta and Gozo
When travelling to the Mediterranean, most people think of highly publicised tourist destinations like the French Riviera or Ibiza. However, there are other equally lovely spots throughout the region, some of which you may have heard of in passing, but never thought of as a place to travel on holiday, and certainly not as a […]
Lucca – The Fabulous Walled City
Just 60 Kms from Florence is this magical walled City. A few years ago some friends and I spent a week there in an apartment. What a magical time it was. We shopped in the market, we joined the locals and walked the city walls every evening, and went out to hear Opera – Lucca was […]
Three Tips For Enjoying the Finer Side of Santa Fe
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe is the perfect place to spend a sophisticated getaway. From beautiful vistas to incredible adobe architecture, it’s easy to see why more than 1 million people visit Santa Fe each year. Whether you’re looking to kick back and relax or dine at the finest restaurants, […]
A Week Cruising the Galapagos Islands
Day one I am watching the sun go down over the Galapagos Islands – it is like a dream come true. It did not feel like that at 4am when we got up to catch a 4.15 taxi for a 6.30am flight from Quito to Galapagos, having not slept the night before. It made for […]
A suggestion for solo female traveller friendly accommodation in Amritsar
Amritsar – Serenity Bangla As a single woman traveller I wanted the comfort of a homely atmosphere for my first few days in India while I settled back into the Indian way of life. Serenity Bangla is an amazing homestay in Amritsar in the Punjab in north-east India that hosts people from all over the […]
