Laxmi Sunar, a 35 years old from Jumla, which is one of the remote districts of Nepal belongs to a low caste family. She never attended school. At the age of 15, her neighbors arranged marriage for her in Mugu, the west Nepal. Laxmi had two daughters age seven and five. Her husband left her and married off to another woman. But Laxmi did not get along with her mother-in-law. During her husband’s veterinary course he married another women. He … [Read more...]
Bedouin Women Making History as Guides on Sinai Trail
Julie Paterson of Venues Adventures for Women writes the story of how a Bedouin woman became a trail guide in Sinai Um Yasser, a middle-aged Bedouin woman of the Hamada tribe in South Sinai, was born in a rock house, but spent much of her childhood living in a cave dwelling in the desert, where she and her mother tended their herd of goats. The Bedouins are an old, conservative ethnic group, with laws that govern their behaviour in the … [Read more...]
In Siem Reap Jump in the Lavender Jeep
My name is Sreyneang Ley. I am Cambodian and one of the cofounders and lead drivers of Lavender Jeep Siem Reap. It is nice to meet you! I guess I have an interesting story. I am originally from the countryside about one hour from Siem Reap. My family are farmers so we have a simple life. I studied in the countryside and was lucky because I learned English at an NGO school. I moved to Siem Reap, where I worked as a dancer and then at the … [Read more...]
Local Barcelona Guide – Clara Martin
Women Travel has a directory of women guides in special places around the world. The latest is Clara Martin in Barcelona. Clara knows Barcelona - it is her home, and having studied in the UK and returned, she realised how much she loved showing off her city. I love it's history and stories, to know the old and new places for a drink, that tiny shop, etc. So, even my Barcelona friends always ask me where to go. Last year Rainbow Barcelona Tours … [Read more...]
Wildside Adventures NZ
Amy and Emily are a mother and daughter team who enjoy the wild side of New Zealand's East Coast of the North Island. Both highly trained guides and native to this area, they have set up Wildside Adventures to show locals and visitors the adventures you can discover within the breathtaking wilderness and along the shore line of the East Coast. If you are in NZ for an extended stay, then add the East Coast to your bucket list, join Amy and … [Read more...]
Let Adriana help you Discover Bulgaria
I met Adriana on the #keralablogexpress, she is a tour guide by profession, travel blogger by hobby and traveler by heart. Here she writes about her passion for guiding in Bulgaria. She is just one of the great women guides on Women Travel the World.... Let Adriana be your local guide in Bulgaria - tailoring a trip to suit your passion, and your budget. Since 2012 I have leading and designing tours around the Balkan peninsula and my … [Read more...]
Edith’s Paris – your Local Paris Guide
Edith is the latest to join our Women Travel Local Guides Network at Women Travel. She is French and Parisian to the core, born close to the birth place of Edith Piaff, but she has a passion for languages so also speaks English, Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Chinese. Let Edith be your local Paris Guide. This makes her a perfect person to introduce you to the delights of Paris, so she has set up Edith's Paris - Stylish Walks Through … [Read more...]
Journeys off the Map in India – with Breakaway
Journeys are about self-discovery and the discovery of new places, people, cultures and traditions. Visit India with Breakaway - Journeys off the Map Get into the heart of India. Experience one of the most appreciated traditions while meeting fine craftsman and connecting with the stories that have kept traditions that date back to the 15th century alive. Taste the exquisite cultures of rural India while travelling through the corridors of … [Read more...]
Let the Local Women Show you Rome
I am Vivianna, it’s an honour to write this guest post for Rosemary of Women Travel Blog. I think the website is fantastic for women travellers and I hope I can meet many of the female travellers when they visit Rome. I am part of a Local Guide Service in Rome Being a local tour guide in Rome, the eternal city, is a wonderful job, what other city can boast a history and culture like Rome? Rome is an iconic city, such that people from all over … [Read more...]
How Goa Changed me – come and visit us in South India
Indigoa is an extraordinary Accommodation and Cooking School based in Goa South India. It was created by Coral Taylor-Robinson. Here she shares how this venture started. Indigoa was created from my own amazing solo travel experiences to India. It’s been a fascinating journey suffused with anticipation, meaningful moments, mouth watering cuisine, warmth, friendliness, spirituality and so much more. There are some parts of the world that … [Read more...]
