Pondering the mysteries of the universe, unmolested by anyone. Image from Erica Laue. In the days leading up to my incredible Turkish fitness excursion, I was (understandably) peppered with all…
Mediterranean Delights Fitness Voyage: How the 8 Day Turkish Excursion Lives Up to Its Name
I’ll admit: I was a little skeptical of the concept of a fitness cruise. After all, I’m a do-it-yourself kind of woman when it comes to exercise, and the only…
How to Be a Feminist and a Respectful Tourist
A delicate balance that leaves you wondering. Image by Flickr user Johnragai. A few months ago, I used some space in here to look at the tightrope feminists are often…
Mediterranean Delights for Women 40+: Three Topics to Muse Before you Cruise
Many of us at Go Girl Travel Network are relatively young and grew up in a world in which women can, and often do, travel solo. To us, the idea…
Thinking of Going Luxury? 10 Pros and Cons to Luxurious Travel
One of my favourite things about Go Girl Travel Network is the emphasis we tend to place on the do-it-yourself, low cost, roughing it approach to global travel. It can…
Go Girl Goes to…Turkey!
Image by Mediterranean Delights Fitness Voyages on Instagram. Ready for a completely new and different take on exclusive and local travel? In June, Go Girl Travel Network is partnering with Mediterranean…
Predators Will Be Predators: How “Safety” Keeps Us All in Chains
Even the fight in Wonder Woman won’t end violence against women. Image by Flickr user JD Hancock. One of the things that bothers me most about women’s travel — or…
8 Dedications to Women, for Women’s History Month
Be proud and be aware. Image from Flickr Creative Commons user jnyemb. It seems that every day, every week, every month is aimed at awareness. Pink Hijab Day. African-American History…
Yes, Yes, Yes: Let’s Talk About Consent
“No means no” isn’t enough. Image from perennialflight.tumblr.com. I was recently teaching a group of would-be volunteer victim advocates about the dynamics of sexual assault and particularly the role played…
2014: The Women’s Rights Challenge
India’s day of “One Billion Rising.” Image from rawstory.com. There are so many “Women in 2013” lists floating around the web right now, it seems silly to do a recap….
Take Nothing, Leave Nothing: A Guide to Cultural Interchange
Culture is not fashion. Image from lucidityfestival.com. When you’re a world traveler, you tend to encounter a variety of cultures, environments, and languages that are totally different from your own….
Tightrope Feminism: Palatable vs. Pushy
Feminism feels like a tightrope; it’s time to dive off. Image from theblueroomblog.org. I was recently reminded of the conservative nature of the town I live in. In preparing me…
Gender Roles: The Results of Static Thinking
Think about the consequences of gender roles in a different way. Image from thefrisky.com. I’ve recently become reacquainted, during the process of doing clinical assessments with domestic violence arrestees, with…
Hijab or Not
Hijab is more than a veil; it’s a practice. Image from alitchick.blogspot.com. When I was living in Montreal, I had the supreme privilege of learning about hijab – the Muslim practices…
Why Don’t We Do It On the Road? 10 (Practical) Tips for Sexy Solo Travel
Cozying up to a sexy stranger is a temptation of traveling. Image by Robert Crum on Flickr Creative Commons. We’ve all heard horror stories about sex and sexuality on the…