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Apr 18, 2018
Discover Unusual Travel Destinations
Bored with ho-hum holiday ideas? Here's some great inspiration about unusual travel destinations.
Apr 15, 2018
How Giving Money to Child Street Beggars Can Hurt, Not Help
Giving money to child street beggars when you travel can hurt more than help them. Here are some alternatives to giving money that can have a positive impact.
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Apr 05, 2018
Best Time to Visit the World
When is the best time to visit a destination? When it's neither too hot nor too cold, too wet nor too dry? When the air is crisp and clear and the colors bright enough to touch?
Apr 03, 2018
How to Find the Safest Places To Travel Alone (hint: it's an app!)
It's not always easy to figure out the safest places to travel alone - but there's an app for that. It's free, and is the only one to look at women's safety.
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Mar 27, 2018
Local Living (or how to stake out your corner of paradise)
Tired of being on the go-go-go? Local living - just slowing down for a bit - may be the answer.
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Feb 27, 2018
How to Turn Your Long Layover Flights into Memorable Adventures
Turn your long layover flights into exciting discoveries by taking advantage of city tours put on by airlines and airports that want to make connecting flights less tedious.
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Feb 23, 2018
One Day in Madrid: Is It Even Worth Trying?
Is one day in Madrid enough to see the city? You’ll be amazed at how much of Spain’s capital you can see in a single day, especially with this thorough one-day Madrid itinerary. Yes, Madrid in one day.
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Feb 02, 2018
Become a Housesitter: How to Live Luxuriously for Free
Sound too good to be true? Well, it's not. Spend weeks or months housesitting luxury homes in some of the world's most dazzling destinations.
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Dec 20, 2017
Wear A Travel Skirt? You Can't Be Serious!
If you think a travel skirt sounds like a nutty item to take on your trip, think again. Even if you're not usually the skirt type, you might change your mind after you read this page.
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Dec 18, 2017
Travel Daypacks for Women: How Really Useful Are They?
Pretty useful, actually. Travel daypacks for women are designed to help you carry less, leave your hands free and (usually) discourage thieves.
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Dec 09, 2017
Asia Travel Destinations for Women
Asia travel destinations for women who travel independently - a great continent for women who travel solo.
Dec 05, 2017
Christmas Traditions Around the World
Christmas is celebrated around the world, in one way or another - some traditions are heartwarming, others funny, others plain strange.
Nov 24, 2017
What to Do in Nairobi, Kenya (in a few short days)
Planning on Kenya travel but don't have enough time? Here's what to do in Nairobi - in a day or two.
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Sep 04, 2017
How to Fund Your Travels with Overseas Jobs
There's never enough money for travel: here are some overseas jobs for women travelers.
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Jul 31, 2017
Senior Women Travel: Am I too old to travel solo?
If you want to travel and are worried about age - don't be. Thousands of senior women travel solo, and here are some of their questions - and answers.
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Jul 17, 2017
Uzbekistan Tourism: Solo Secrets of the Silk Road
Dream of visiting Central Asia? Uzbekistan tourism is booming - explore the heart of the Silk Road by following my footsteps.
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May 04, 2017
The Ideal Two-Week Korea Itinerary for Solo Women
Traveling solo? Here's a great 14-day Korea itinerary if you're traveling on your own.
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Dec 22, 2016
Solo Female Travel to Australia
It's a huge country but plenty of solo women travel to Australia - and love it. Find out more.
Nov 28, 2016
Solo Female Travel to China
Choosing a destination when you're traveling on your own can be tricky so we look at solo female travel to China - is it a good idea?
Nov 17, 2016
A Portugal Travel Guide for Women
If you're a woman headed for Portugal, this overview will tell you what to expect.
Oct 16, 2016
Women's Walking Shoes: What it Takes to Travel in Comfort
Women's walking shoes - usually the bulkiest travel items we pack. How do we get away with just one pair?
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Oct 15, 2016
Hate Solo Dining? Here's How You Can Make It Fun
If solo dining strikes fear in your heart, wait! These 15 suggestions can turn eating alone into a fun (or at least bearable) experience.
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Oct 12, 2016
Solo Female Travel to Argentina
Argentina - beef, tango and Tierra de Fuego - for the solo female traveler.
Oct 02, 2016
Sardinia: Ancient Mysteries of Mamoiada
A look behind the scenes at Mamoiada, whose sacred nature is both evident and hard to explain.
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