Last updated on January 7th, 2023
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10 Packing Tips for the Antarctic From a Polar Expert
Franny Bergschneider, a lifelong adventurer who now leads expeditions at Wild Women Expeditions, shares her top 10 tips for the Antarctic.


Why Antarctica is the Ultimate Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure for Women
Polar expert Franny Bergschneider from Wild Women Expeditions shares why Antarctica is hailed as the ultimate adventure for women.



Journey to the Arctic Circle With Sara Wheeler’s “The Magnetic North”
Travel with best-selling author Sara Wheeler to one of the earth’s most pristine places in “The Magnetic North: Notes from the Arctic Circle.”



An Ice Road Travel Adventure in Canada’s Northwest Territories
When city girl Jo Anne moved to Yellowknife, the North reached deep into her being, starting with an icy, unexpected adventure.
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Tips for Women Over 80 to Prepare for Iceland’s Adventures
Contributing writer Diana Eden shares her tips on preparing for a trip to Iceland from a woman-over-80’s perspective.


Why Iceland Should Be Your First Post-Pandemic Solo Trip
Three reasons why Reykjavik, Iceland should be your first post-pandemic solo trip, from guest writer Marisa Pooley.



10 Packing Tips for the Antarctic From a Polar Expert
Franny Bergschneider, a lifelong adventurer who now leads expeditions at Wild Women Expeditions, shares her top 10 tips for the Antarctic.



Travelling with Chronic Pain in Iceland: Tips to Stay Adventurous
Guest Writer Karen Gershowitz shares her story of traveling with chronic pain to Iceland, and shows us how it might slow you down, but doesn’t have to permanently ground you.
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Journey to the Arctic Circle With Sara Wheeler’s “The Magnetic North”
Travel with best-selling author Sara Wheeler to one of the earth’s most pristine places in “The Magnetic North: Notes from the Arctic Circle.”



An Ice Road Travel Adventure in Canada’s Northwest Territories
When city girl Jo Anne moved to Yellowknife, the North reached deep into her being, starting with an icy, unexpected adventure.


Women Share Where to See the Northern Lights
Women share their once-in-a-lifetime stories of the Northern Lights, which inextricably connect us to the universe in a way that no other experience in the world can offer.


Step Off the Beaten Path and Find Adventure in These Five Places
Step off the beaten path and find new adventures with these five unique destinations around the world, as recommended by our readers!


The Top Seven Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences Every Woman Should Have
We reveal the top seven Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences recommended by women, including the Northern LIghts, the Camino de Santiago, Canada’s Rocky Mountains, a Safari in Africa, an Antarctica expedition, Machu Picchu and Bali.



Travelling with Chronic Pain in Iceland: Tips to Stay Adventurous
Guest Writer Karen Gershowitz shares her story of traveling with chronic pain to Iceland, and shows us how it might slow you down, but doesn’t have to permanently ground you.


Alone in Alaska – An eight-week solo trip to the North
n early 2018, I bought a Ford Transit Connect minivan with dreams of taking some epic road trips. I soon equipped it with a comfy memory foam bed and started setting out on road trips of increasing length…


Exploring the Wonders of Iceland
My 16-year old grandson, Josh and I have two big interests in common. We both have a terrific love of photography and adventure travel – the kind of travel that allows us to delve into environments and cultures different from our own.
– Jean-Baptiste Charcot, French scientist and doctor