Gloria Frank writes about Her Irish Road Trip, a recent addition to Womentravel.info list of women owned travel businesses. Next trip June 6-16, 2020Read more I started the company because I loved Ireland and missed it in between trips with my family from the USA. I felt a strong connection to it. It occurred to me that this was my “second act,” that is, my second career—leading tour groups of women around Ireland. I felt that I could … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Walk with Women
Her on a Hill, a new UK based walking company for women who offer women's guided walking holidays, day walks, creative outdoor workshops and navigation courses. They are one of the recent additions to WomenTravel.info - see their listing here I really enjoyed reading this in their latest newsletter. A supportive environment There is an unrivalled sense of community and companionship when women come together to walk. Unlike mixed group … [Read more...]
Epic 23 day Women-only tour through North India
Debbie Kindness loves India and loves helping women explore it. Her company Incredible India Tours has regular women only trips, you can find her trips on WomenTravel.info. They have a few spaces left on the 3rd November departure and are offering US$500 off if you book by 20th September - see it here You’ll visit lots of major sights including Varanasi on the Ganges and Jaisalmer in far-western Rajasthan, plus some lesser-known gems. … [Read more...]
Jewelry Travel
Isabelle Fish Do you travel just to tick a box, or do you explore with a focus - food, wine, cycling, hiking, culture. For Isabelle Fish her passion is jewelry. Her passion for jewelry led not only to her own travels, but to leading others on Journeys Through Jewelry with her company Rue Pigalle. I am french but have lived in many countries around the world. I was a lawyer for most of my life but decided in 2010 to open my jewelry … [Read more...]
5 Awe-Inspiring Places in Sumatra to visit
Sumatra is a resplendent island paradise west of Java in Indonesia, accessible via plane or a series of ferries that will land you in the provincial capital of Medan. You can head to any number of breath-taking destinations that aren’t as tourist-clogged as Bali or Lombok, so it’s the perfect spot for an unplugged kind of holiday where you can truly feel that you’ve gotten away from it all. To experience the immense beauty of the region, … [Read more...]
Mother-daughter Getaway?
Girls Fun Tours Write: Having been blessed with an amazing mum myself, I can think of three things my mum offered me from an early age that I think set the foundation for our strong relationship: giving love, spending time, and support. One day you’ll turn around and suddenly your little girl whose eyes shone when she saw "Sleeping Beauty" watching Tv show has become a young grown-up independent woman. Right now, she has her own … [Read more...]
Writing and Travel
Personally I love to write as I travel - it helps me reflect more deeply on what I see and experience around me. I am working now on some stories of my recent trip to North Queensland - so watch this space! Do you want a trip that is dedicated to writing? Our fabulous new website WomenTravel the World has over 500 tours for women and at present there are four trips which are focused on writing coming up. The Advanced Search page … [Read more...]
Seven Women Nepal – Meaningful Travel with Impact
Stephanie Woollard was 22 when she met seven disabled women working in a tin shed in Kathmandu. These women were struggling to make a living in the face of harsh discrimination, so with her last $200, Steph paid for a trainer to teach the women how to produce products for sale locally and abroad - and Seven Women was born. 12 years later over 5,000 women have been educated, trained and employed by Seven Women, empowering Nepali women and … [Read more...]
Escape Ritual – Make it a Ritual to Escape in Bali
Make it a ritual to Escape to Bali Bali has a growing reputation as a place to retreat. take time out and enjoy some pampering. There are some great places for women to stay in Bali, and the newest is Escape Ritual. Escape Ritual is a luxury boutique retreat. They aim to create space for those who are ready to tune out of the daily humdrum of life and tap into their inner voice – one that finds solitude, positivity and … [Read more...]
Dive deep into New Zealand Culture
Let Koru Enterprises organise your New Zealand trip! Louise Booth created Koru Enterprises whilst living in Brisbane, Australia. She was homesick for her native country of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and created an online boutique NZ tour and artisan gift e-commerce company. Arriving back home in 2018, I based myself in the stunning Hawke’s Bay region, close to where my mum was born in Dannevirke. This is the perfect base to take … [Read more...]
