Last updated on September 4th, 2024
Where and when to go to India and Asia
India and Asia are enormous geograhic areas to cover in one webinar, but we’re getting started looking at Bali, Nepal, India and Vietnam with experts from our JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory. We’ll talk about the safest places for solo women, when is the best time to go and what less-travelled places can we explore. As always, participants are welcome to share their experiences and ask questions.
Get more inspiration from our “30 Places for Women to Travel to in 2024″ list, curated from our own experiences in these regions including five destinations in Asia/Oceania: Hiroshima, Japan; Kerala, South India; Bora Bora, Tahiti; Perth, Western Australia and Northland, New Zealand.
Webinar date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
When: 2 pm – 3pm EDT (check local time zones here)
Where: Zoom! Sign up below for the link. Capacity is 100 women. The session will be recorded and shared on our YouTube channel for those who can’t join us.
What questions do you have about Asia and India?
In partnership with women-owned businesses from our JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory we’ll share perspectives about where to go, what to do and how to create the right experience for you.
We’ll answer all of your questions, such as:
- What country is the best destination for first-time solo travellers?
- What are some less-travelled places to explore?
- What visas and entry requirements should you be aware of?
- How can you find ethically responsible companies to travel with?
- When is the right time to go?
- How do you get there?
- What’s the benefit of a group tour versus going on your own?
Read More: Check out our Women’s Guide to Asia here
Webinar Participants
This webinar is hosted by Mariellen Ward from the JourneyWoman Advisory Council and founder, India for Beginners. Â
Mariellen lives in India and founded India for Beginners for solo female travellers, first time visitors to India, and those with a “beginner’s mind” who want to see India in a new way, with a focus on sustainability and authenticity.
Mariellen Ward,
India For Beginners (Moderator)
Cathy Gotfried,
Babes in Bali
Elinor Fish,
Run Wild Retreats
Dr. Angela Clark,
Women-Go-Travel
Our Panelists:Â
- Cathy Gotfried, Head Babe, Babes in Bali: Cathy’s passion for travel, and early discovery of the beauty of Bali during her first visit in 1983, culminated in her first iBabes in Bali tour in 2002. She personally escorts each trip and insightfully curates a unique and intimate experience for each individual that will inspire and create personal memories to last a lifetime.
- Elinor Fish, Founder, Run Wild Retreats: Elinor has worked in the travel, tourism and running industries since 1999 and has grown Run Wild Retreats Inc into an international travel company offering running and wellness-focused tours in six countries, including Vietnam. The Canadian ex-pat, who now calls Colorado home, has long been an avid trail runner, writer and traveler, having lived most her adult life abroad.
- Dr. Angela Clark, Founder, Women-Go-Travel: After a 25-year career as an Emergency Room physician, Dr Angela Clark retired from medicine and changed direction to pursue her lifelong interest in travel. As the founder of Women-Go-Travel, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, she specializes in small-group, women-only, organized adventures worldwide, including Nepal.
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