Travel and Adventure
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Solo Trekking in Zhangjiajie Mountains of China
Overcoming Fear as a Solo Trekker in Zhangjiajie Mountains of China By Marinel de Jesus My very first entry to China was through the Hunan Province in 2014. As it turns out it, if you’re new to China, Hunan will shock you because it is far from the notion of a foreigner mecca in terms…
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How to Prepare For Motorcycle Camping
How to Prepare For Motorcycle Camping From a Woman’s Point of View By Daniela Schoenberg As a woman motorcyclist, you want to make sure you’re prepared for your exciting camping adventure. Taking your bike on a long ride to the great outdoors is a great way to spend time with friends, family, or just by…
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Repel Mosquitos from Your Campsite, Naturally
By Phoebe Hodina Dealing with mosquitos While the mosquito is a part of the ecosystem, it’s probably our least favorite part. Additionally, heavy exposure to DEET has been linked to all kinds of symptoms such as: headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, shortness of breath, and is particularly toxic for small children. Here are some…
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33 Top Rated Hiking and Camping Gear on Amazon
This Top Rated list compiled for women outdoor adventurers only features products with at least 4.3/5 stars and 25+ reviews on the global Amazon platform. By Kelly Price When you’re out in the wilderness, it’s just you, Mother Nature and your gear. It’s critical for every product you bring with you to (1) do its…
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Top Ten Tips for Solo Females Headed to India
By Emily Pennington So, ever the over-achiever, I did an enormous amount of research before embarking on my first solo trip to India. I jumped on phone calls and talked extensively with girlfriends who had been before, in addition to scouring top travel blogs and sites like TripAdvisor and HostelWorld. Below are the tips I…
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Mountain Camping Holiday Preparation
6 Great Tips on Preparing for a Mountain Camping Holiday By Kerry Anders Not all holidays have to be spent laying on a beach. It can be just as relaxing to spend time camping and hiking in the mountains. Indeed, the beautiful surroundings and fresh air of mountain camping will do wonders for your health…
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Film Project: Don’t Date A Girl Who Treks
By Marinel de Jesus Editor note: Click here if you haven’t yet read the original post ‘Don’t Date A Girl Who Treks’. And now to announce a very exciting film project to promote women who love the great outdoors, Marinel shares this exciting development in her own words… BACKGROUND A few months ago, I…
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Don’t date a girl who treks
By Marinel de Jesus She’s the girl with the uneven tanned body Scorched skin from the rays of the sun from trekking the high passes. She’s the girl with the high cut boots And a pair of trekking poles that she depends her life on She’s the girl who catches the sunrise and sunset…
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Titcomb Basin, Wyoming, USA
Crown Jewel of the Winds: Titcomb Basin, Wyoming, USA By Nicole Atkins Titcomb Basin is one of those destinations that will leave you changed. It’s nestled in the Wind River Range, in Western Wyoming. The primitive nature of the Winds has a way of arousing the deepest passions of your creative soul. With their jagged…
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An Amateur Dirtbag’s Guide to Zion in the Winter
By Emily Pennington “I feel bad about Ben,” J.C. muttered as we tip-toed down the razor’s edge of Angels Landing. “He would have loved this.” I nodded, squinting as I peered off into the brittle, orange canyon, 1500 feet below. At that exact moment, a pair of bouncy, brunette pigtails inched over the top of…