…bank of lockers and quickly get into my prison-wear. The dormitory is quiet, dark and smells clean. I lay claim to a top bunk, climb up and settle in for…
Finding Peace and Adventure in the Fable-like Town of Pitlochry, Scotland
…The “steep and unrelenting climb” was as promised. We passed a few weary hikers on their descent looking weathered and windblown. “You won’t see anything up there but it’s worth…
Why Mature Women Matter in Travel: Study Shows Women’s Influence
…behavioural shift (e.g. wearing seatbelts, smoking in public spaces) role models are needed to support positive change and reinforce good behaviours. We invite all women to use our platform as…
Eco-Friendly JourneyWoman Gear to Brighten Your Travels
…and ideas! I hope you enjoy these new accessories and I hope they help you connect with each other when you travel! Dr. Mary Clark wearing bandanas with her flamingo…
My Choice of Travel Souvenirs Changes With Each Decade
…become my wearable travel journal of today. When I’m at a meeting and someone compliments my red scarf, I reply… Ahhh, yes. I found this fabulous piece hanging in a…
Holy Week in Spain: Visiting Seville and Barcelona During Semana Santa
…and around 50,000 Nazarenes, who wear hooded gowns, some with chains around their feet. When I arrived in Seville on Friday afternoon, I was not expecting to see any processions…
Off-the-Beaten Path Travel Destinations: Places We Love
…your calendar and pick a night with a new/or no moon. Wear clothing that will get wet. Carolyn’s Tips Shoes: Bring good walking shoes to explore the island. Getting there:…
Shopping in Vietnam
…1, HCMC. They charge $US150 and up for exquisite, colorful, hand-embroidered silk ao dai sewn to order. Less expensive ao-dai can be purchased ready to wear at stalls in Ben…
Highlights From 21 Epic Days on a Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruise: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra
…with camels, people and instagrammers in flowy dresses. I on the other hand, am wearing hiking shoes and army pants covered in dust. It really is a miracle to still…
From Dubrovnik to Split, Four Places For Adventurous Solo Women to Discover in Croatia
…are a lot of stairs and cobblestone streets, so wear sneakers or comfortable shoes. Disclaimer: For this trip, I was a guest of Insight Vacations. They did not review this…