http://www.women-on-the-road.com/Backpacking-blog.html en-us backpacking Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:55:47 GMT Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:55:47 GMT women-on-the-road.com http://www.women-on-the-road.com/how-to-learn-a-language.html How to learn a language when you don't speak a word isn't all that difficult, as long as you don't expect to become fluent. You can easily learn enough to get by on your travels if you try a few of these simple tips. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:08:18 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/travel-with-kids.html Travel with kids shouldn't stop you from seeing the world - even if you're a single mom. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:33:07 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/the-via-francigena-to-rome.html The reanimation of the ancient pilgrimage route between Canterbury and Rome began in the 1990s after the discovery of a diary written by Archbishop Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:10:01 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/teaching-english-in-spain.html Teaching English in Spain is easy if you're an EU citizen, much less so if you're not. Still, that doesn't stop plenty of non-EU backpackers from arriving in Spain each year to try their luck. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:35:36 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/teaching-english-in-france.html Teaching English in France is a great way to see the country, get to know its people, and get paid for the privilege! Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:50:16 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/female-hitchhikers.html Female hitchhikers are extremely rare, but they do exist - despite tales of rape and murder, women continue to hitchhike, some of them even solo. Sun, 18 May 2008 20:15:26 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/travel-on-foot.html Travel on foot isn't quite the same as hiking - it replaces other modes of transportation to get from one place to another. For women backpackers, it's an unusual but perfectly acceptable form of transport. Fri, 09 May 2008 19:45:45 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/trace-family-roots.html Why not try to trace family roots when you travel? You can do a lot of research on the Internet, but you can also take advantage of being in the country to do some first-hand investigation. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:23:46 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/money-saving-travel-tips.html Getting into high gear on the savings front isn't always easy. Planning a round-the-world or other long-distance journey does require funds - sometimes a lot of them. These money saving travel tips will help you get started on that road to saving for your lifetime trip. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:54:10 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/backpacking-tips.html Planning for a long-term or round-the-world trip is complex and can be scary - these few backpacking tips may help smooth the way during the planning stages. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:13:28 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/dark-tourism.html Dark tourism, or grief tourism, is a growing phenomenon where tourists visit places associated with tragedy and death. It's not that simple though - plenty of ethical considerations surround dark tourism. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:45:15 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/pilgrimage-to-santiago.html A pilgrimage to Santiago is the trip of a lifetime - and despite the four weeks it takes, many people have walked it not once, but twice and often more. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:09:06 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/international-travel-tips.html Traveling or moving abroad can be quite a culture shock, especially for first-time backpackers: avoid some of the most glaring by following a few solid international travel tips. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:35:45 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/travel-phobias.html Travel phobias are far more common than most people think - even inveterate and irrepressible backpacking women can suffer from these debilitating anxieties. Yet they can be treated and even cured. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:49:06 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/wwoof.html Why not volunteer on an organic farm with WWOOF, an international association of organic farmers and volunteers? You'll help out on the farm in exchange for room and board, and learn organic farming techniques as well. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:35:33 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/travel-fitness-tips.html No matter how active you are when you travel, you still risk getting out of shape when you leave your gym routine behind. These travel fitness tips will help you get fit before you go and keep you fit once you're on the road. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:32:59 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/travel-to-sacred-sites.html Some travel to sacred sites leads to those built by people, but other journeys seek out mystical natural wonders - like sacred mountains or sacred rivers. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:32:57 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/share-your-travel-stories.html Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:28:21 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/stay-in-a-monastery.html After months on the road in drab surroundings, a stay in a monastery might be just the thing - historical buildings, clean rooms, peace and quiet. A bit over the standard hostel price, but usually worth every penny. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:44:09 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/housesitter.html Becoming a housesitter is an outstanding way to see the world, without paying over the odds for the privilege. Housesitting may be your solution to long-term travel. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:20:25 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/should-you-quit-your-job.html Should you quit your job to travel? It's a difficult decision but most people who have done just that - including myself - don't regret it. In fact, they'd do it again! Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:42:05 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/reverse-culture-shock.html Culture shock is what you feel when you go abroad - and reverse culture shock is what you experience when you come home after a certain length of time away. The best way to beat it - is to assume you'll feel it and be prepared. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:13:01 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/travel-by-bus.html Travel by bus is a great way to get almost anywhere - there are few corners of the planet that aren't to some extent serviced by a bus. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:43:46 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/self-defense-for-women.html Self defense for women is one of those skills all backpacking women should have. It has nothing to do with fear and everything to do with feeling empowered, aware and knowledgeable. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:34:49 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/avoid-crime-abroad.html Most travel is crime-free, but it is wise to take precautions to avoid crime abroad while you're on the road, especially if you're a woman traveling solo. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:45:12 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/unwanted-male-attention.html It's no secret that women traveling on their own are likely to face some kind of sexual harassment. It's unfortunate, but shouldn't stop us. A few simple techniques will help keep unwanted male attention at bay. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:51:59 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/ethical-travel.html Most of us want to practice ethical travel but we often don't know the rules. It's simple: put the shoe on the other foot. How would you want people to behave when they visit your country? Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:16:23 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/very-cheap-international-flights.html Very cheap international flights are becoming more common each day. Booking cheap flights doesn't have to be confusing, despite the hundreds of airlines that now span the globe - domestic, regional, international or round-the-world. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:39:04 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/cheap-train-travel.html Cheap train travel is no longer a pipe dream: railways are fighting hard to compete with low-cost airlines for travelers, especially in Europe. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:53:40 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/travel-money-belt.html The best way to carry your money on the road? In a travel money belt around your waist, of course. Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:20:31 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/art-of-haggling.html One of the joys of traveling is the give and take at the market stall or the carpet seller. But don't go in unarmed - come prepared with a few bargaining tips and enjoy your foray into the art of haggling. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:27:27 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/international-travel-vaccinations.html Any long-distance journey outside western urban areas requires international travel vaccinations. Each country is different, so early research is essential to find out what vaccinations you need, and where. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:41:47 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/treat-motion-sickness.html Nothing can ruin trip like illness yet many of these can easily be avoided. If you get dizzy easily, learning to treat motion sickness or better yet, prevent it altogether, will go a long way towards making your journey more agreeable. Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:52:47 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/cheap-hostel-beds.html Cheap hostel beds help stretch your budget on the road and are ideal for women traveling on their own - a great place to meet like-minded travelers. Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:12:55 GMT http://www.women-on-the-road.com/safe-travel.html Don't be intimidated by dangers on the road - safe travel for women isn't as hard as you think. All it takes is a bit of preparation! Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:43:58 GMT