Archive for the "Women’s Travel" category

In the DVD: The Beauty Academy of Kabul

July 31st, 2008

Beauty Academy of Kabul DVD

Last week I watched the Beauty Academy of Kabul, a documentary about a group of American women who spend time in Kabul, Afghanistan, in order to …

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Bobsledding in August

July 28th, 2008

Sundance

View at Sundance Resort near Park City

Next week I’m heading out to the Outdoor Retailer Show (OR, as insiders call it) in Salt Lake City. As serendipity would have it, the tourism folks in Park City recently contacted me about …

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Prayers to Bhutan for an Archery Competition

July 24th, 2008

Tshering Archery 1

Tshering with his compound bow 

I got an email this morning from my friend, Tshering, in Bhutan. Tshering is with All Bhutan Connection and is organizing my April ‘09 women’s trip there.

In addition to getting back to me on some costs for …

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I’m Done! Women Traveling to India is Complete

July 11th, 2008

India Cover

Phew.

It’s been a long haul but my latest book, Wanderlust and Lipstick: For Women Traveling to India is off to the printer’s. I’m just waiting for a proof so that the print run can begin!

I have to give a shout out to all …

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Share the Wanderlust and Win a Pair of Tevas

July 10th, 2008

Beth in Tevas - Bhutan

That’s me in my Tevas in Bhutan!

OK - I’m going to try something here.

This month I’m giving away a pair of Teva sandals through my newsletter. The person who forwards the newsletter to the most people, wins. That …

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Bhutan Increases Daily Tariff

July 1st, 2008

Punakha Dzong

The Tourism Council of Bhutan announced last week that it’s raising the daily tariff required for all visitors from $200/day to $250/day during peak season. This increase will take effect in 2009. (Please note that my April tour is not affected by this …

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The Power of Five - $5 That Is

June 17th, 2008

Jessica, a Wanderluster whom I interviewed for my forthcoming India book, was so moved by her experiences on the subcontinent that she decided to do something to help out the disabled children she worked with while volunteering there. Here’s a video that she has put together:…

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Contests Galore and Gal Travel Bloggers

June 11th, 2008

Beach Hunk

Beach Hunk - may or may not be waiting for you at Los Rocas Spa and Resort

WanderGals rule!

Here’s what’s happening in the world of women travel bloggers:

Dana, over at Diva in a Carry On, has a contest running all month in honor …

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WanderGear: Roxy Perfume

April 3rd, 2008

Hmmm. I know what you’re thinking. What is this Wanderluster doing reviewing a PERFUME? It is a bit odd, especially given the fact that Roxy is geared towards the 15-25 year old market. Call it my eagerness to identify with this young crowd (you remember I got my nose

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MetroSafe Product Review Video

March 10th, 2008

The MetroSafe 200 from PacSafe is a shoulder bag with a wire reinforced shoulder strap and slashproof panels. Hear why else it’s one of the best shoulder bags I’ve come across.

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