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Women On the Road More Traveled

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Oftentimes the best information comes from those you know. Whether you're looking for a job, planning a trip, or considering volunteering abroad, those who've "been there, done that" can many times be your top source of information. And if you're a woman looking to travel the globe, it can be especially useful to gather tips from other women. While we're often able to find these folks in our own web of family, friends, and colleagues, sometimes we have to branch out to other networks.

JourneyWoman.com, founded by Evelyn Hannon, is a great place to peruse traveler-submitted tips from women the world over. Readers can check out guides on female-friendly cities, explore suggestions for what to wear (for example, styles of dress that are comfortable, easy to pack, and culturally appropriate), and read up on staying healthy. Thinking of taking your first trip on your own? You'll find lots of ideas, suggestions, and shared stories from fellow solo travelers.

With a site that covers so many topics—there are sections specific to things like "ecoadventures," traveling with kids, tips for older travelers, and shopping—it can be a challenge keeping up with all that's new. Fortunately, JourneyWoman offers a free monthly e-newsletter to help keep you up-to-date. Looking for more customized advice or to personally connect with women travelers around the globe? Check out HERmail.net, an international directory where you can email fellow female globetrotters.

What other resources have you found useful?


This post is by Erin B., the mastermind behind the International Volunteerism Resource Center.