When Should You Dress Like A Local (And When Should You Not)?
Would you wear a sari to the opera? Or a djellabah to the market? Do you try to blend in when you travel by … Read More
Solo Travel
Stories From My Round The World Travel Adventure
My round the world travel adventure was only supposed to last six months. In fact, even that seemed a stretch. … Read More
More Solo Travel Stories From Women On The Road
Many years ago (this website was launched back in 2007) I used to have a section for personal travel stories … Read More
Female Hitchhikers: Are They Cool Or Crazy?
Female hitchhikers aren’t as common as men, and there are reasons for this. The media is full of scary stories … Read More
Bargaining Tips: How Women Can Master The Art Of Haggling
Does your stomach flip-flop when the issue of haggling comes up? Would you rather pay twice as much than have … Read More
30 Reasons I’m Contemplating A (Solo) European River Cruise
You might think it an odd fit… a solo woman traveler who gets seasick, doesn’t usually take tours and dislikes … Read More
Solo Travel Benefits: Why Women Over 50 Travel Solo (And Should If They Don’t!)
If you’re over 50 and planning on setting out to travel on your own, you might want to know about … Read More
The Incredible Highs (And Mighty Lows) Of Older Women Solo Travel
Older women solo travel (frankly, solo travel at any age) is a great and often unexpected joy: it allows you … Read More
The Telltale Signs You’re A Travel Addict (Or Have Severe Wanderlust)
Call it being a travel addict, call it wanderlust or the travel bug. It doesn’t matter. You know you have … Read More
Senior Volunteering Abroad Over 50
Have you ever felt there was more to see the world than just… seeing the world? That you wanted to … Read More