Every time Dawa Yangzum Sherpa brings her ice axe down against the steep rock face of a snow-ridden summit, she chips away at patriarchy that doesn’t encourage Sherpa women to climb mountains. Dawa Yangzum stood...
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What Solo Travel Looks Like for Women in 2019
My first solo female trip was a spiritual experience. After my startup died, the failure of the business was destroying me emotionally and I needed to get back on my feet, so I applied to...
7 Modern Female Explorers Who Inspire Us
Our editorial team are globetrotters by nature who love all things travel, but what inspires us to take life-changing trips? Women that embark on journeys that defy gravity. Literally. Two women on this list of...
Meet Explorer Ann Bancroft: The 1st Woman to Ski Across Antarctica
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a call to action for equality in how women are paid, treated and their role in...
Meet Deia Schlosberg: Traveller, Activist and Filmmaker
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a call to action for equality in how women are paid, treated and their role in...
Meet Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita: The First Female Nepali Mountaineering Guide
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a call to action for equality in how women are paid, treated and their role in society....
Meet Caroline Gleich: Professional Ski Mountaineer, Adventurer and Cyber Bully Opponent
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a call to action for equality in how women are paid, treated and their role in...
Solo Female Travel: Your Guide to Travelling Solo as a Woman
We’ve all been there before: that magical moment when the stars align and you suddenly find yourself with the time and money to take that backpacking trip you’ve always dreamt of. Unfortunately, none of your...