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 surprised at the spaciousness, and abundance is storage space. Then it was off to explore the nooks and crannies of our cosy home … [Read more...]
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 and Andrea have been the lovely hosts at Pink Flamingo, but all things come to an end, the motel has been sold and … [Read more...]
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 love and live in. Fantastic for women travellers! I am just off skyping with Lien, and I was impressed with the passion she has to build … [Read more...]
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 and the Navajo (Dine) and their ancestors - the Hopi. Only ten participants will be accepted … [Read more...]
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 do we love our Enchanting Spain? Spain is as diverse as most countries. Even if stereotypes want Spain to be a sunny country all year … [Read more...]
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 solo woman. Actually, these are just the places you want to enjoy simply because they are less trendy, and you are equally … [Read more...]
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 the birthplace of Puccini, so Opera is always a feature. My friend Rosanna Capitani of Eliotropica can organise an apartment or local tours for you. A Toast to … [Read more...]
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, there is no shortage of ways to spend an extravagant stay. If you're thinking of planning a visit to New Mexico, check out these … [Read more...]
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 rough start to the day. However the rest of the arrangements with our cruise boat Angelito were a dream. From a warm Beunos dias from Tony at 5am at Quito airport with our tickets to … [Read more...]
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 world. Its main attraction for me was the genuine welcome into the family, not just the property, from the host Romy. She was so helpful with … [Read more...]
