We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. Hilaire Belloc
In taking time out of your normal routine to travel the world, you are opening your mind to a world of new possibilities – in terms of where you can go, what you can see and who you will meet along the way. As lovers of travel ourselves, we encourage you to travel as much as possible – to see first-hand the rich tapestry of life that we all share.
But traveling should not be a lonely adventure… check out our Travelers' links below to read about other Travelers' adventures. If you know of more great Traveler sites that would appeal to Expat Women, please Contact Us with the details and remember... we have plenty more resources for you in our resources section.
Evelyn's travel website, Journey Woman, is the largest online travel resource for women. It connects 67,500 women in 128 countries around the world. Evelyn, who has been named by TIME as one of the top 100 innovative thinkers of this century, kindly shares with us her top 26 tips for traveling solo, so you can make plenty of friends on the open road...
Celeste is a traveler and a writer who lives in Tahiti. Her travel articles have appeared in Islands Magazine, Voyageur Magazine and she is a regular contributor to the widely syndicated newspaper column Travels with Lonely Planet. She has also co-authored over a dozen Lonely Planet guidebooks. She lives in Tahiti...
The idea that you can find work that makes you happy seems to be catching on. Only last week, I heard that a local insurance company was running a series of 'Engagement' seminars for its staff. It was hoped that the training would teach the employees how to connect with each other and build stronger relationships.
Tanya Trevor has led a fascinating life. She has lived in Kenya, Denmark, England, Scotland and Australia. She was with her father when he was filming Gorillas in the Mist, on set during Out Of Africa, and on screen with Jimmy Stewart in Tale of Africa…
Get Some Possibility Thinking In Your Life! I'm sure you like me have said or heard 'I can't' many times in your life. What happens when you say it? For me, it means finality, a full stop, the end. 'I can't' and that's it, and there's no point in even trying.
iAgora - Work and Study Abroad Solutions http://www.iagora.com/ Website for students and travelers with internships, jobs, travel, housing and hotels around the world.
Global Dinner Network
"Be Inspired, Be Yourself" http://www.global-dinner-network.com Targeting both career women and female travellers, the Global Dinner Network is a fresh new way of using the internet to broaden your circle of friends and business contacts. Get advice and tips from local members or meet up with other business travellers to really get the most out of your trips abroad.
Journey Woman http://www.journeywoman.com/ The Premier Travel Resource for Women - an online resource just for women.
Slow Travel http://www.slowtrav.com/ Slow Travel is an online community and a resource for finding vacation rentals. We are not travel agents, we do not run a vacation rental agency. We run a message board where Slow Travelers exchange information, a photo gallery where we collect travel pictures and the website where we collect travel information and vacation rental, hotel and restaurant reviews submitted by members of the community.
Teach & Travel: Thailand http://www.cmu.teachtravel.org
Teach & Travel: Thailand at Chiang Mai University (CMU) is an affordable and unique 30-day program that offers participants an opportunity to be more than just a tourist. Our goal is to provide participants with a holistic, meaningful and unforgettable travel experience that includes personal development, education, volunteer teaching experience, intercultural exchange and travel to some of the most naturally beautiful and historically interesting areas of Thailand. No other volunteer program in Thailand offers this unique blend of volunteering, travel, education and cultural immersion.
V!VA Travel Guides http://www.vivatravelguides.com
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