Turkey is a wonderful, if a somewhat misunderstood, country. Whilst year after year families head to the popular beach resorts and take advantage of all inclusive cheap Turkey holidays, other parts of the country are just as popular with travellers and holidaymakers in search of something else. Amongst these travellers are many solo females, along with women part of a group or on a family trip abroad. Being away from hoards of sun-worshipping … [Read more...]
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Enjoy a Gulet Boat Charter in Turkey
The best things one can do on the Gulet charter during your visit to Turkey... The thrill you can feel at the moment when you approach to Fethiye Harbour will become all the greater as you thought about all things one such short sea journey can provide. You may find out that some charter will be a new experience for you or simply an escape from the harsh reality, but if such a journey starts from the town Fethiye, certainly it will … [Read more...]
Espoo – Finland – We are picking up our Truck
Excerpt from my next book ‘Overlanders’ By Rensina van den Heuvel Our small Aeroflot Russian aircraft landed into a cold, wet landscape of Finland. After a quick grab of our luggage, we whizzed out of the airport building, just in time to miss the bus to Espoo by 2 minutes. We would have to wait for another hour. ...in a grey and wet Helsinki. Allen and I had only been awake for what seemed like a million hours and had travelled from Mongolia … [Read more...]
How to do luxury travel on a budget
Travelling on a budget can be a fun way to meet people and experience new things, but what if you feel like a little bit of luxury? Maybe it’s for a special occasion or you just want to unwind and recharge; there things you can do to get the experience of luxury travel without the extortionate prices. Guest writer Emma shares her tips Choose the right destination As obvious as it sounds, choosing a destination is the biggest thing that will … [Read more...]
Istanbul Guide
Post by featured writer Maria Kruk, an author for Exhibitions.com Istanbul is a place where Asia meets Europe and therefore Muslim traditions clash with conventional Old World culture. Typically, this idea attracts thousand tourists, who eagerly explore the remains of ancient Constantinople, treasures of momentous Ottoman Empire and numerous architect wonders dispersed over the city. As it is Turkey, female travelers often mind thoroughly an … [Read more...]
Join me for Six Months on the Silk Road
Driving overland from Bulgaria to Mongolia in Russian 4X4 vehicles! Going over in one direction from Bulgaria through Georgia, Russia and on to Mongolia. Return trip is west across Mongolia, into Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan (or Iran) then on to Turkey and Bulgaria. Rensina van den Heuvel is a passionate overlander - leading tours and exploring herself, particularly in Morocco, Mongolia and Queensland, … [Read more...]
Local Guides
There is nothing like a local to show you around. Get off the beaten track and meet the real people. I love introducing visitors to some of my special places - the beach at the end of a dusty road, the walk along the rocks at low tide or the café where everything is made fresh every day from real ingredients. Women Travel has a directory of Local Guides - women who know and love the places they live. They are ready to introduce you to some unique … [Read more...]
See Egypt with Leisa McInnes and Pink Lotus Tours
Leisa McInnes started travelling a lot over the last few years and has fallen in love with Egypt. From her base on the Gold Coast in Queensland she has partnered with Egyptologist Tour Guide and a travel wholesaler based in Cairo, and set up Pink Lotus Tours - sharing her passion with other travelers, many of them women. I know it's a country people especially women, are nervous about going to and I have found that by sharing my experience … [Read more...]
Ten Adventure travel tips from Adventure Woman Susan Eckert
In my 30-plus years of experience leading adventure vacations for women, I’ve encountered raging snow storms in August, boated through crocodile-infested lakes, I have been “robbed” by marauding bears and slept with 25 pounds of cameras around my neck to ward off hotel thieves. These experiences have prompted me to write my best tips to travel “savvy” and to avoid common pitfalls and inconvenient issues on your adventure vacation with … [Read more...]
Exploring and Enjoying Turkey
Turkey is one of the most beautiful places in the world to travel around, whether you’re traveling solo or in a group. In this land of the spices, there are some fine places to visit. We’ve picked out some of the best so that you can just get down to exploring once you’ve stepped off those Turkey flights. The destination is sure to delight. Antalya Antalya is much about the history, with sights such as Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the … [Read more...]
