WOW is not just in the title of this book, but it's content calls forth a WOW by most who read it. Stories of over 100 women from around the world who have traveled solo by bicycle are hilarious and awesome and frightening and inspiring. The author Loretta Henderson has been on the road for five years on five continents, and in that journey she slowly met other women cyclists and started to build WOW - Women on Wheels Wall on her … [Read more...]
The Only Girl Outdoors
Have you ever been the minority? Whether it’s your gender? Your age? Your skin color? Suddenly you feel stereotyped. What I’m about to say might tickle a few nerves. But hear me out. We aren’t always being stereotyped. Sometimes we are stereotyping ourselves. Minus the occasional idiot who actually says “you can’t do that, you’re…...” or racial profiling, sexism at work etc I know that is a reality, that’s a whole other ball game. I love … [Read more...]
TOP 7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GO SOLO
Are you tired of making group plans which end up being cancelled because of other people being busy? Are you not able to find a time that suits all at once? Are you tired of other people's tantrums on deciding for that "perfect plan"? If your answer is yes to any of the above questions, then solo travel is for you. Why not ditch the plan and set out on a solo adventure! Why not finally make a trip to that place you have longed to visit but not … [Read more...]
Camp Camp – Summer Camp – but not as you know it…
The first year I signed up for ‘Camp’ Camp, I had no idea what I was getting into. After a friend invited me, I agreed to go without giving it very much thought. Then, about a week before I was scheduled to leave, I took a closer look at the website. Described as “a summer camp for LGBT adults” in the woods of Maine, it required that I share a cabin with up to a dozen total strangers. I’d be eating meals with almost 250 people. There was an … [Read more...]
Solo Traveler – you don’t have to go it alone
I know that some women really do head off into the sunset with just a pack an airline ticket, but for those of you who need a little more of a plan, here is my advice... I wanted to go to Europe. My partner had died and I was on my own. Despite running a Women Travel website, I am not that great at traveling on my own. I find long air flights difficult and painful. We had run a women’s lodge in New Zealand, and I had lots of contacts of women … [Read more...]
Go With Your Flow – travel any time of the month
Kate Blazar, Founder/CEO of Animosa writes about how her dreams of travel as a young girl have morphed into a full time career - with one product off the rack already - Go With Your Flow. As a young girl, I spent countless hours gazing at magazine pictures and daydreaming about the places I wanted to explore and things I wanted to see – volcanoes, wildlife, temples, beaches, works of art, glaciers. One of my favorite games was spinning a … [Read more...]
Lisbon as a Solo Woman
When deciding to travel the world, you’ll find most travelling guides to be family or couple oriented. Unfortunately, this leaves a single traveller at a disadvantage. In order to rectify this recurrent mistake, here is a short and simple overview of a place you should visit as a solo female traveller. Lisbon, the largest and one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, is one of the best places to visit on your own. Here are a few reasons … [Read more...]
Solo Female Traveling Trans Siberian Railroad
Are you planning your trip across Trans Siberian alone? Do you worry that something might happen? Don’t worry, there are many solo female travelers taking Trans Siberian railroad each year. We are a female run business, so we know all about traveling by yourself! All of us in ExploRussia have done this trip multiple amount of times. We gathered some tips for you how to make sure your Trans Siberian railroad trip is safe. Do your homework As … [Read more...]
Women on Bikes – Women Motorcyclists are taking to the road
Quick, imagine a motorcyclist. Picture that person clearly in your mind. Is it a man or a woman? For most of us, we probably automatically pictured a man, because most bikers are men, and that’s what we see most in the media. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, there are tons of female bikers out there, we just don’t see them represented as often. There are websites now devoted to women motorcylists. I loved this … [Read more...]
Backpacking Essentials
Four Things to Bring on Every Backcountry Adventure Heading out into the open wilderness isn't something that should be done hastily or haphazardly. Proper preparation and packing are key in ensuring that you'll have an enjoyable trip. On the other hand, failing to bring the necessary equipment, accessories, and provisions will have you feeling more like a stranded wanderer in distress than an adventurous backpacker on a journey. Most people … [Read more...]
