Archive for March, 2007

Meanwhile, Back at the State Department

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (March 23rd, 2007)

I recently noted the increase of Indian women traveling solo and joining tour groups in India. They’re flexing their wings and seeing more of their country and the world as they discover newfound independence. Yet, the U.S. Department of State’s website says, “U.S. citizens, particularly women, are cautioned not to travel alone in India”. Yeah [...]

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Indian Women Traveling Solo, Too

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (March 21st, 2007)

According to a recent article published by the Indian edition of Zee News, there is a growing trend for Indian women to travel solo or join women-only tours both in-country and abroad. This increase is attributed to the confidence that economic independence has provided these women. Many of them are employed by well-paying corporate jobs [...]

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Women Travel Photographers

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (March 19th, 2007)

This weekend, I took a look at my friend, Tina’s, website which she recently launched after a trip to Asia last year. I was blown away by her images, particularly her portraits. I then got to thinking about all of the very talented women photographers that I’m blessed to know in the travel industry. First, [...]

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