Wanderlust and Lipstick Newsletter - August, 2007
Welcome Wanderlusters!Summer is the ideal time to stay IN Seattle, so my travels have been light except for a quick trip to upstate NY for a family reunion. Instead, I’m busy planning numerous upcoming trips.
In October, I will be motorcycling down the West Coast for book signing events and to chat with people about my book, Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo. You can see my confirmed book signing dates here. Check back as details are still unfolding and I’d love to meet you in your city!
In January, I’ll be traveling back to India to research my next book, Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling to India.
Lastly, trip preparations are well underway for Bhutan in April when I’ll be leading a group of 12 through this small country in the Himalayas. Room is still available for this trip but interest has been high and I expect it to sell out quickly. Please email me for a detailed itinerary.
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Wander Bloggers Everywhere
A number of new Wander Blogs launched in July.
Collaboratively written by four women, Travel with a Purpose is committed to helping others travel the world in a responsible way. Also joining us last month was Myscha who has managed to retire early AND create a travel-filled life. On her blog, World Eats and Treats, she shares with you her favorite books as well as yummy ethnic recipes.
If you, too, are interested in blogging about your favorite travel-related subject, let me know!
Budget Travel Online Chat with Beth
On July 24th, I was featured as the Trip Coach on Budget Travel Online. For an hour, I provided tips about traveling solo around the globe. There were some great questions from women AND men ranging from wanting to know my recommendations for must-have travel gear to how to stay safe in Sicily.
Wanderlust and Lipstick in the News!
In addition to a few mentions in Budget Travel Magazine, Wanderlust
and Lipstick continued to receive excellent reviews in July. Rob at Go
Budget Travel wrote, “Beth Whitman has emerged as the leader of the female solo traveler’s movement.” Wowwie! Really?
Here are a couple other mentions you might like:
Gadling - The Traveler’s Weblog
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Wander Tips
Misch knows that keeping your money and passport safe are paramount to having a successful journey. Nancy mails postcards to herself so that she can cherish the memories once she returns. What do YOU do to make your trip safer, easier or more interesting? Share your favorite Wander Tips and I’ll post them for your fellow Wanderlusters. Email me at beth at WanderlustAndLipstick dot com.
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Wander Recommendations
Travel Book
Tales of a Female Nomad by Rita Golden Gelman- Whether you have trepidations about traveling or you’ve got lots of globe-trotting experience, you’ll never approach your travels the same way again after reading Rita’s book. She goes from a woman afraid of eating by herself in Mexico to a well-seasoned traveler easily immersing herself deep into other cultures with no common language to share.
World Music
Idan Raichel Project by Idan Raichel - An Israeli by birth, Idan Raichel worked with 70 musicians from around the world on this CD. The recording was created in his basement studio and draws upon Ethiopian chants, Caribbean rhythms, reggae and soulful lyrics. This CD is accessible in a pop sense yet it is completely ethereal.
World Film
Apocalypto by Mel Gibson - Yes, it’s bloody and graphic. But it’s also a beautifully filmed movie that follows the beginning of the demise of the highly sophisticated Mayan culture on the Yucatan Peninsula. Applause for presenting this movie in the native language and for hiring a cast of unknown actors. With the exception of a small handful, all actors were from Mexican and/or Native descent.
Hot Travel Tip
Always ask the locals. I knew this already but it was reinforced when Jon and I were driving around the country roads of upstate NY last week looking for pie. We popped into a TINY grocery store that offered only mass-produced, highly sugarized, whip cream overloaded sweets. We asked if there might be a place to buy fresh pies and the gal behind the deli counter quickly offered up directions to an Amish bulk food store with homemade pies just a few miles away. We would never have discovered the shop on our own. We were delighted to find the last two pies (peach and apple) as well as whoopie pies and 10 year-old aged cheddar cheese. Absolutely scrumptious.
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Til next month,
Happy Travels!
Beth