Rediscovering Myself: A Solo Travel Story

Rediscovering Myself: A Solo Travel Story – When it comes to pioneering women, most of them have one thing in common: they are not afraid to break free from the expectations of others. Sharon Angel is an Indian solo traveler and an incredible example of one of these pioneering women. We had the opportunity to ask her all of our burning questions about how traveling helped her find personal freedom and break free from an arranged marriage.

I was born and raised in India, then moved to Canada for my bachelor’s degree, and then to America. Identifying as a third culture child gives me a sense of belonging because the transition from Eastern culture to Western adaptation took me through a whirlwind of emotions. Growing up with cultural expectations of a certain skin color, career, marriage, and the type of woman I should be limited who I truly was. Traveling … Read the rest

The Pilgrim’s Path: Spiritual Adventures

The Pilgrim’s Path: Spiritual Adventures – Croagh Patrick has been a place of pilgrimage for thousands of years from Celtic times to the present day with the annual Reek Sunday Walk.

A quiet walk in the woods can be a spiritual experience, and countless hikers head to redwood forests and high places to find a sense of awe. But if following a dirt road is a kind of prayer—the mesmerizing rhythm of the feet and the breath an ancient song—some paths are true religious pilgrimages, routes marked by the faithful.

The Pilgrim’s Path: Spiritual Adventures

From the high peaks of South Korea to an Irish landscape of heather and moorland, these tours attract believers from all over the world, following paths traveled by Christian pilgrims, Buddhist monks and Celtic pagans. And whether sleeping in historic abbeys or under the stars, devotees hike in a long tradition of spiritual seekers in … Read the rest

The Evolution Of Backpacking: Past And Present

The Evolution Of Backpacking: Past And Present – Hey ribs! Yep, here’s another post about pack weight and gears. If you read my intro post, then you know that I got my first taste of backpacking back in 2012-2013. The concept of “ultralight” didn’t exist for me, and I almost remember my backpack weighing over 45 pounds (vomit). Now I know there are some “super heavies” that do their job. See you! I’ve seen people carry huge packs with every trinket, pot, pan, fishing rod, camp chair, you name it, and still do. peace be upon you

Does any of this sound familiar? Some old-timers hand me backpacking memorabilia from the 1900s. In case some of you are wondering, that Olicamp stainless pot comes in at 13.4 oz.! I really thought I needed a plate and bowl at home.

The Evolution Of Backpacking: Past And Present

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Mysteries Of The Desert: A Traveler’s Tale

Mysteries Of The Desert: A Traveler’s Tale – Enter the Gobi, a mix of rocky plains, dry grasslands and rolling sand dunes, beneath which footprints and fossils wait to be discovered.

Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, the Gobi is the largest desert on the continent. A mix of rocky plains, dry grasslands and rolling sand dunes, the ancient semi-desert is full of footprints and fossils of the prehistoric flora and fauna that once populated the land. This unforgiving landscape was also an important route on the Silk Road, with once-bustling trading villages that are now forgotten. However, echoes of the Gobi trade route’s past still resonate among the camel caravans and windswept faces of desert nomads.

Mysteries Of The Desert: A Traveler’s Tale

Learning and meeting with URECA, a startup based in Mongolia which seeks to democratize access to carbon credits via a blockchain

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Cultural Encounters In Remote Villages

Cultural Encounters In Remote Villages – When we think of Turkey, the last thing that comes to mind is living on bare necessities, completely cut off from the technology that has enhanced many forms of status quo. For six years, Turkish photographer Nadir Bukan wandered among the remote mountain villages of Turkey’s Van region, documenting every moment of hardship and beauty amidst the overwhelming presence of nature.

“I moved to the Wan region in 2010 to work as a photography teacher at Yale University in Yujun,” Buchan said of his project titled Shadows, Shadows of the Sun. Of course I also knew that Wan has witnessed many cultures and ethnicities and is deeply marked by its traditional villages, mountains, lakes and islands. As a photographer it was definitely something I wanted to explore And then there was the ever-present sun, which must have inspired the ancients when they named the … Read the rest

The Spirit Of Adventure: Tales From The Road

The Spirit Of Adventure: Tales From The Road – A word from you Tell me a sentence or a story and what it means to you…

Spirit Alumni is vast and if you sail on this journey. Special memories since then; We know there will be moments and friendships.

The Spirit Of Adventure: Tales From The Road

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations this year, we plan to uncover and share as many of these beautiful stories as possible.

The Spirit Of The Grizzly

As we embark on our NZ tour to mark our 50th milestone, we have special plans to turn all the stories we get into a significant visual exhibition (to be revealed during our celebrations).

Short and sweet is best in this instance as we are creating a television show with all the stories we receive. A word we can use, please. Give a phrase or … Read the rest

Solo Travel For Women: Safety Tips And Advice

Solo Travel For Women: Safety Tips And Advice – Disclaimer: This website contains affiliate links. I only get a commission when you buy a product/experience through affiliate links. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

It’s easy to ignore this part of the travel itinerary because we just need to think positive and hope the world has our backs the rest of the way, right?

Solo Travel For Women: Safety Tips And Advice

No, it’s not that simple! As women travelers, we take care of our health and protecting it requires more than blind trust. He needs to know.

Solo Female Travel Safety Tips: Your Ultimate Guide

So if you’re in the process of planning your first trip abroad, keep these travel safety tips in mind:

As a solo traveler it’s sometimes hard to actually go “off the beaten track” when you’re wandering around a new city.

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Scandinavian Christmas Markets: A Culinary Tour

Scandinavian Christmas Markets: A Culinary Tour – Just like many European countries in winter, Sweden hosts some truly fabulous Christmas markets. The Stockholm Christmas Market is often listed among the best Christmas markets in Europe. There are many other Christmas markets in Sweden that are less famous than the one in Stockholm and one of them is the Christmas market in the Falun mine. The Falun Christmas market takes place in early December. Is called

, which translates as old-fashioned Christmas market. It really gives the feeling of an event frozen somewhere in time, which for me makes it even more magical.

Scandinavian Christmas Markets: A Culinary Tour

The market is located inside the Falun copper mine, the heart of the industry that made Falun important and prosperous several centuries ago. The mine is now a museum and a UNESCO world heritage site, so this is a Christmas market in … Read the rest

How To Stay Healthy While Backpacking

How To Stay Healthy While Backpacking – Backpacking is an exciting adventure that allows you to explore nature and connect with nature. Whether you’re setting out on a day trip or a multi-day trek, it’s important to feed your body the right food to keep your energy levels up and ensure you have a great experience. Here are some tips on how to eat well while backpacking, brought to you by REI.

Before you hit the trail, it’s important to plan your meals carefully. Consider the duration of the trip and the activities you will be doing. For a day trip, you may only need snacks and a light lunch, while a multi-day backpacking trip will require more substantial meals. Make a list of the food you need for each meal and snack, and consider the weight and packability of each item.

How To Stay Healthy While Backpacking

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The Hidden Caves: Underground Adventures

The Hidden Caves: Underground Adventures – Find out why a visit to Secret Caverns New York should be on your radar. Check out this incredible show cave with its 100 ft of underground water!

We love visiting New York City. Growing up, my family made the 8-hour drive from outside of Toronto to New York City several times throughout the year to visit family. With each visit, we would explore a different park, museum or neighborhood.

The Hidden Caves: Underground Adventures

New York City has so much to offer, I don’t think it would be possible to see everything even in one visit of a lifetime. I have passed this love of New York on to my children. Lovers of course spend Christmas in New York City. They even love to rave about which restaurants to go to when they’re in New York City. But on a recent road trip, … Read the rest