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...]
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...]
Tips when staying in mid-range tourist hotels in India
When I travel to India I stay at mid-range hotels (approximately AUD$50 per night). These are not backpacker hostels, nor are they global brand name hotels and they are often frequented by international and domestic tourists. The following traits have become apparent over my visits and I wanted to share these with other travellers so you can be prepared. Tipping on the way in, when your bags are taken to your room, often results in better … [Read more...]
10 Must-See Villages in India
Like other American girls I like to spend holiday season at home in an idyllic ambience with family and friends. I initially had reservations about investing time in touring the rich heritage and culture of India. My friends challenged me to try something new. So, I planned a trip to India with Jane Smith, my travel buddy and decided to experience the life in villages in India. The audacious journey saw us taking off from the San Francisco … [Read more...]
RU Yoga School – Regular Retreats on the Beach near Goa
Vindya Murthy is a Reiki Healer and the founder of Ru Yoga school, established 2016. She is an entrepreneur, founding RU YOGA SCHOOL keeping in mind the stress levels people living in the cities carry. RU Yoga School They have no time for a break, and they do not realise the baggage they carry around until they pause and reset their lifestyles. So we started a Yoga Retreat in a quaint village in Agonda, Goa, India where we host 3 day … [Read more...]
Accommodation for Women In India
My best experiences in a new country have been when I have found a local homestay - enjoying staying with local people and sharing their life, instead of being insulated away in a hotel. Women Travel has a unique Accommodation Network Not thousands of options, but a few very good options to stay with local women as you travel. For instance I have just added a small homestay in Jaipur India to the network - it is called Aaban … [Read more...]
India for Women Travelers
The Women Travel website - www.womentravel.info - has lots of options for women travelling to India. On their Tour Calendar at present there are 44 trips to India especially designed for women. Trips put together by a variety of travel companies, many of which cater especially for women. I Am Not Dead Yet I.N.D.Y is a travel society for women - based in New York, I have just updated their trips on the Women Travel website - they have … [Read more...]
Mongolia volunteering and exploring….
Rensina van den Heuvel is a regular traveler to Mongolia, and loves sharing Mongolia with others. Read more of her stories here Join her on this trip which includes: a week in Mongolia volunteering on a Project at Lotus Childrens Centre followed by two weeks into the wilds of Mongolia - a camping, walking and cultural expedition. 2-23 July 2018 All inclusive price $2000USD excluding international airfaires We will spend our first week … [Read more...]
Explore Ladakh with Neelima
India’s diverse landscapes are the envy of the world. Picture tropical ports like Mumbai, buzzing cities like Delhi, or the remote mountains further inland. Travel company Expedia’s Insta Guide to India captures the country at its best, through travel bloggers and prolific Instagrammers such as Neelima Vallangi. Neelima's work displays the region of Ladakh, here’s some of her best shots… Losar Festival As you’d expect, Ladakh is home to … [Read more...]
Pure Kerala – Travel with Mary
Travel with someone passionate about the place you are visiting, and you will discover the magic of a place. Mary Butterworth these days lives in Melbourne Australia and like many Australians her story has been one of migration and adaptation. Her parents were born and raised in Kerala and we spoke both English and Malayalam at home. Mary writes: "They were a dynamic and extraordinary pair: Fearless, entrepreneurial, creative and ambitious. … [Read more...]
