I wonder if this is it. Whether this is the moment I get robbed, or gang raped or murdered. So many people have warned me for so long, so many people fear for me as I go–even after all these years of going and returning unscathed. As someone who travels alone a lot, one comes to wonder whether it is a foregone conclusion that one–or all of these–at some point, are going to happen. … More My vagina is my greatest liability
There is great value in having experiences you love, and keeping them to yourself. Not the least of which is that you have the power to actually protect the perfect places. … More Our Favorite Place in the World
Tourists stay in luxury lodging, because they expect other places and countries to adhere to or exceed the standards they experience at home. This goes for cleanliness, functionality, technology, cuisine, convenience and comfort. Real travelers strive to better understand local culture by entering the experience unencumbered by those unrealistic expectations. … More Travelers: there’s a lot to be said about staying in a “Dump”
You say I travel to find myself. After so many miles, so many passport stamps, so many maps, here’s what I’ve found. … More Here’s The Biggest Piece of Knowledge Travel Drops
Traveling over the holidays? Stay healthy and avoid getting sick with these 7 tips. … More 7 Tips: How Not to Get Sick When You Fly
We’re so honored to be featured by Travelita’s World, a website dedicated to creating a community for women travelers. Check it out! … More Rollerbag Goddess is Featured on Travelita!
Looking gifts for the world travelers and wanderlusters in your life? Ten Thousand Villages has great gift ideas. Here’s our ethical, eco-conscious, fair trade gift guide for 2019. … More Gift Guide for Travelers in 2019
Finding ethical, eco-friendly, fair trade gifts for travelers can be a challenge. Ten Thousand Villages is helping break the cycle of poverty…and the gifts they have for the travelers in your life are sure to wow. … More Ethical, Fair Trade Gifts for Travelers (and the People Who Love Them)
We’re featuring Author, Earth-Lover and Eco-Warrior Chandra Sherin, who shares her thoughts on responsible travel, her most transformational travel experience, and her bucket list! … More Featured RBG: Chandra Sherin; Author, Earth-Lover, Eco-Warrior
How do we unravel hate? It is a persistent cord that weaves through generations, too often unchallenged. What, but travel, pulls at the loose threads? Morocco fed me, in all the ways that matter. … More Morocco Fed Me
