You are a woman and the world is your oyster. What is it about being on your own that makes traveling so different? Here are a few things about going solo that make it one of the best experiences in your life:
You are a woman and the world is your oyster. What is it about being on your own that makes traveling so different? Here are a few things about going solo that make it one of the best experiences in your life:
Without further ado, here is a list of amazing books for inspiration while you’re out on the road or taking a breather. They all follow female solo travelers and are real life accounts of their trips:
Countries visited: Australia, Pakistan, South Pole, Bali, Japan, Peru, Iceland,
Themes: self-discovery, danger, acceptance
Rosita tells us nine different stories that took place while traveling alone across the world. Starting as a young graduate and quickly finding her life changed after she started traveling, this author focuses a lot on the people she meets along the way.
Countries visited: Pacific Crest Trail, Mexico to Canada
Themes: self-discovery, depression, hope, healing, motherhood
Famously adapted to the big screen in 2014, this book was published in 2012 to document the story of Cheryl’s solo trip up the west coast of the North American continent. Cheryl is on a spiritual and emotional journey to deal with her grief and find herself after experiencing loss and depression.
Countries visited: Sahara Desert, Morocco, Algeria
Themes: humor, folklore, food, nature
Annie is a funny writer, a person you would say is both interesting and interesting. She is focused on the people she encounters and also the food she eats along the way. The journey has an end goal, and the reader cannot put the book down until Annie reaches the oasis she has been looking for and what is represents.
Countries visited: Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen
Themes: 1930’s, geography, cartography, exploration, Peace Corps
This book was published in 1934 by the most amazing, intrepid female solo traveler ever. Freya had a very interesting life, and was traveling solo as a woman before it was cool. Her writing is engaging and rich, focuses less on an emotional purpose to her travels and more on history, geography and the locals. She wrote more than two dozen books about her travels.
Countries visited: Italy, India, Indonesia
Themes: life, enjoyment, purpose, food, pleasure, devotion
You’ve heard of this book certainly, as it became a popular movie in 2010. After a difficult divorce, Elizabeth decides to take her life in a different direction and sets out to visit places that represent what is important to her: pleasure in Italy, devotion in India, and balance in Indonesia. This book inspires you to take control of your life and chase after what truly matters to your inner self.
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