Travelettes

7 Ways Solo Travel Makes You Grow As A Woman

September 21, 2016

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Before I set out to see the world, it was a far off dream, a goal I had set for myself and a desire to see the world in a new way. It was scary and it ended up happening all at once: I was alone on the road. And it's one of the best and most magical experiences I've had in my life. Here are seven of the myriad things I've learned from traveling alone - s[...]

My Friend was Kidnapped By a Taxi While Traveling

August 8, 2016

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Solo Travel, Travel Tips

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It was 11pm, I was lying on the bed staring at the ceiling of a seriously lacking hotel room in Panama City. My friend had left earlier to go out dancing. It was our first night in a new city and we were just starting our 3 week adventure in Central America. I was too tired that night to go out with my friend. After debating whether she should go alone or no[...]

6 Safety Tips for Women visiting Morocco

April 24, 2016

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Guide F, Morocco, Travel Tips

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Morocco - a dream for many, especially solo traveling women who areÂ longing for the colours, tastes and sounds of Northern Africa. But is it safe to travel here as woman? As this is one of the most frequent questions we are being asked by our readers, we thought, why not ask an expert? We invited Amanda Mouttaki, an American expat based in Marrakech to shar[...]

Travelette of the Month: Annika Ziehen

January 2, 2016

Kathi

People, Personal Stories

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Today I am going to introduce you to another one of our very own Travelettes: Annika. She is a bit of a German, New York, South African hybrid having lived in all these places long enough to call them home. Currently, she is back in her home turf, Cape Town, to escape the Hamburg winter, spend Christmas with her family there and dive with Cape Seals. An[...]

Why I am Not Afraid to Travel Alone (Anymore...)

October 28, 2015

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Inspiration, Solo Travel

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Are your friends too busy to travel with you? Have you considered solo travel, but your fears are holding you back? I was scared too before I finally booked my first solo trip, and afterwards I wondered why I waited so long. It's perfectly normal to be afraid to travel alone, but it shouldn't keep you from living the life you want. Here's a girl's guide how[...]

5 Female Instagrammers you should follow

October 18, 2015

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Favs F, Inspiration, Wanderlust

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Have you ever found yourself voluntarily missing a call because you were too busy scrolling down Instagram? Well, I am ashamed to admit I have. More than once, actually. This social network has been one of my hobbies lately. I ended my RoundTheWorld trip a few months ago, and the come-back home has not been easy. I miss living out of a backpack, meeting new [...]

#endFGM: "They had taken part of my body away"

September 24, 2015

Caroline

Traveling the World - A Woman's Perspective

September 18, 2015

Annika

Inspiration

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"Do you know what it feels like for a girl Do you know what it feels like in this world For a girl" - Madonna While I was already busy in my mind with this post, but still unsure of where the writing would take me, we had a question posted to ourÂ Travelettes group:Â Do women travel because they are feminists or does travelling make them feminists?Â [...]

How to get the most out of your first time in India

August 3, 2015

Kathi

India, Travel Tips

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Going to India for the first time was incredibly intimidating to me. India is a country that polarizes and it seems nobody can leave without a strong opinion. It was my first time to the Asian continent and my friends who had already been to India were divided into lovers and haters. While some swooned about the vibrant colors, the delicious veggie food and [...]

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