Tips for Women Traveling in Central Asia

I’m aware that as a woman, my experiences in Central Asia were different than my fellow male travelers. I decided to put together my thoughts to help you if you’re considering a trip to the region – and I asked other women travelers I know who’ve scaled the highest peaks and explored the cities and bazaars for their insights too. Together we’ve identified four main issues you might encounter as a woman traveling in Central Asia, and how to handle them in a culturally-conscious way.

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Finding Romance In Rome… Alone

Rather than cry into your parmesan-dusted spaghetti or completely avoid booking a trip to the Eternal City, there are a number of ways you can enjoy the romance of Rome without a partner hooked to your elbow.