Turkey is one of the most beautiful places in the world to travel around, whether you’re traveling solo or in a group. In this land of the spices, there are some fine places to visit. We’ve picked out some of the best so that you can just get down to exploring once you’ve stepped off those Turkey flights. The destination is sure to delight. Antalya Antalya is much about the history, with sights such as Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the … [Read more...]
Istanbul Guide
Post by featured writer Maria Kruk, an author for Exhibitions.com Istanbul is a place where Asia meets Europe and therefore Muslim traditions clash with conventional Old World culture. Typically, this idea attracts thousand tourists, who eagerly explore the remains of ancient Constantinople, treasures of momentous Ottoman Empire and numerous architect wonders dispersed over the city. As it is Turkey, female travelers often mind thoroughly an … [Read more...]
Shopping Paradise – great malls of the world
Guest Blog by Kirsty Fisher Shopping is my number 1 hobby and I know it is the case for millions of other women too. Any chance to pop out to the shops for just a ‘couple of things’ always escalates into a big shopping spree, returning with many more items than expected and trying to justify your latest purchases to your other half. But it’s what girls do best right? Here are a few of my favourite shopping malls in Istanbul, USA, Dubai … [Read more...]
A Women’s All Important Guide to Turkey
Turkey is a wonderful, if a somewhat misunderstood, country. Whilst year after year families head to the popular beach resorts and take advantage of all inclusive cheap Turkey holidays, other parts of the country are just as popular with travellers and holidaymakers in search of something else. Amongst these travellers are many solo females, along with women part of a group or on a family trip abroad. Being away from hoards of sun-worshipping … [Read more...]
Sailing the Greek Islands with Captain Christy
Knowing everything about a sailboat or navigation, is not necessary to begin to sail, or enjoy sailing. I started sailing "feet first" - crossing the Atlantic before I knew anything about sailboats. I have learned to teach other women how to enjoy learning to sail by just feel and intuition; using my own experience as an example. So writes Captain Christy who runs a sailing charters for 4-8 in the Greek Islands Join a women only crew 7-15 June … [Read more...]
A Day in Istanbul
Julie Paterson, owner of Venus Adventures for women writes “There Bulgaria Church. There Golden Horn. There Yeni mosque. Mosque, mosque, mosque. Too much mosque!” The cab driver turned off the meter, insisting on a free guided detour across Istanbul back to my hotel. In broken English. In Turkey you have to live in the moment…if you do, little adventures are sure to be had. The cabbie only had about 20 words of English, but he’s a Turk, … [Read more...]
Women on tour – Istanbul, Barcelona…
Through a comment on this blog, I have just been introduced to another great women's tour company called Women on Tour. This UK based company is for women and run by women - the have some great trips to Barcelona, Istanbul - meditation workshops, creative writing and drawing, walking in Spain and more. They are also looking always for new travel guides - perhaps that is you? Our all-female company was set up to offer you the possibility of … [Read more...]
Walking Tours in Istanbul – let a woman show the way…
Just had a great email from Arzuk in Istanbul: I am so happy to have found you:) One of my future clients recommended the journeywoman website and there I found you! I have a small entrepreneur web site for walks in Istanbul...i’ve done it all on my own so I am quite proud of it! ..I tailor daily walking trips in Istanbul with my 10 years of experience. I think I am the only woman who is doing this in Turkey.. Find out more about Arzuk and her … [Read more...]
