A Broad Abroad

Want to celebrate something? Travel.

Looking for something? Travel.

Want to make life -- or yourself -- instantly more interesting? Travel.

Want to have something to talk about? Travel.

Don't have a life outside of your job? Travel.

Need a life change? Travel.

Need to cleanse your crazies? Travel.

Depressed? Lonely? Been dumped? Travel.

Need inspiration? Travel.

Gained too much weight? Travel.

'cause the world needs more American broads abroad.

 
This section of my web site is my attempt to encourage women in the USA to travel, either around where they live or around the world.

These pages aren't really for very experienced female travelers (though they are welcomed to read!). These pages are, instead, specifically for women in the USA who haven't traveled at all, except maybe to Disneyland or Vegas, or haven't traveled much, but want to. I believe the world would be at least a slightly better place if more American women traveled, both within the USA and internationally.

Farthest North I've been on Earth:
Geiranger Fjord, Norway

Farthest South I've been:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Farthest East I've been (from Kentucky):
Delhi, India

Farthest West I've been (from Kentucky):
Portland, Oregon

Number of US states I've been to:
35

Number of countries I've visited or lived in:
31

Countries I've visited or lived in:
Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Great Britain (England and Scotland), France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Luxembourg, Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, United Arab Emirates

  My personal essay about why traveling is not only wonderful, but important to your life, and why women's excuses to avoid traveling are really just words.

 
Need inspiration? Have a look at my travel essays, covering road trips in the U.S, living in Germany and traveling throughout Europe and beyond. These aren't to brag -- they are to inspire (and to help my memory in my old age)

 
I have a page of general information and advice to help get novice women travelers from the USA planning ASAP, with advice on how to choose where to go, your options regarding group travel or DIY, and your options regarding transportation and accommodations.

 
Here's a list of things to consider regarding your transportation and accommodations choices, which includes advice on preventing motion sickness.

 
I also have packing tips and health & safety considerations especially for novice women travelers.

 
transire benefaciendo: "to travel along while doing good." Advice for those wanting to make their travel more than sight-seeing and shopping, whether in your own country or abroad.

I have a page of my favorite travel resources, some specifically focused on helping women travelers.

 
My page of helpful hints for camping with your dogs in the USA.

 
Feeling ambitious? Some of the most astounding travel destinations are in developing countries, and if you are already an experienced international traveler, you might want to think about some not-so-"Western" destinations.

 
 
Also see: Advice for Hotels, Hostels & Campgrounds in Transitional & Developing Countries:
The Qualities of Great, Cheap Accommodations


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by Jayne Cravens, 2006, all rights reserved

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