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...]
Indian Backpacker
Leena Mehta is Indian, born in Britain, and she has been backpacking, volunteering and working aboard for the last two years. She has found in her travels that there are very few women Indian Backpackers. She started her blog Indian Flashpacker, here she writes about Some of her journey I love backpacking, volunteering and exploring the world. I love climbing mountains, the long treks, watching the sunrise over a volcano, marveling at … [Read more...]
Hiking the Amalfi Coast
When looking at a place to stay in Italy and having decided that we wanted to stay on the Amalfi coast we found that there were many great walking trails. From our place of stay in Furore there were several directions to go in and many different levels of difficulty. Now we are not experienced hikers by any means but through our travels we have found that a good sense of direction, some research and local knowledge prevails. That as well … [Read more...]
Australia Working Holiday – a free ebook
I met Anna Phipps from Global Gallivanting on the #keralablogexpress earlier this year. I loved her energy, how she has learnt about how to travel on the cheap, and her passion for sharing what she has learnt. Anna is from the UK, but now manages to spend a lot of her time in Asia and Oceania. If you are into budget travel, then bookmark this site, and join her Facebook Page Anna's website Global Gallivanting is a mine of information, … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Kindness – a backpacking journey around the world.
Starting in July 2015 two young women from Poland, Wioletta Gluza and Izabela Turaj, are on a journey to Rediscover Kindness as they hitch hike through 4 continents, 38 countries and cover more than 75 000 kilometers. They believe that this life changing adventure will truly make a difference not only in their lives but also in the lives of those who share road with them. They will share all kind stories on social media to deliver positive … [Read more...]
Are You a Poshpacker?
I think I am! Focusing on the market of interesting and creative hoteliers priced from $15 to less than $100 usd per person. I am not a 5* girl, never have been. I like meeting people, engaging with the cultures of those I am visiting. I don't like those generic hotels that could be anywhere in the world, I like character, engagement, a window on the country I am visiting. The term Poshpacker is derived from the concept of an … [Read more...]
Elephant Owners for a Day
Adventure Women last year did a 13 -day journey in Thailand: From Hill Tribes to Ancient Ruins, Elephants to Gourmet Thai Cooking - a great adventure They spent an extraordinary day at the Patara Elephant Farm while in Chiang Mai; feeding, cleaning, washing, riding and communing with these amazing animals! Links: Adventure Women Adventure Women Tours Tours for Women To Thailand … [Read more...]
The Top Reasons to Go Backpacking Solo In Vietnam
Vietnam. And there couldn’t really be a much better way to experience the country than to go on a solo backpacking trip! Vietnam is a place that will leave in you awe. There are so many excellent places to see, and so many opportunities to get away from it all to take in your surroundings. It is the perfect place to “find yourself” and think about where you are going in life. Yet it is also a country that attracts other backpackers like you, … [Read more...]
Walking the Appalachian Trail – Cheryl is ready to set off
Cheryl McCormick writes: In a few weeks I will take the first of millions of steps to cover 2187 miles on the Appalachian Trail. Well, who knows how far I will get. I am on schedule though, to leave as planned on my 63rd birthday, April 5th. My pack is ready; with winter clothes and 4 days of food it weighs 24 pounds. I have attached a photo of myself with all of my gear. This was taken in October during a shake-down hike in … [Read more...]
One woman’s journey to walk the Appalacian Trail
Peggy Daly-Masternak writes from Toledo, OH USA to support her Friend Cheryl... I would like to introduce you to the creative venture of my friend, Cheryl McCormick, in her upcoming project to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in the eastern US states (14 states in all!) over the course of six months, give or take, beginning on her 63rd birthday, April 5, 2013. I googled women +backpacking +blog and found my way to your site. I enjoy what you are … [Read more...]
