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How Laura Dekker Is Breaking Stereotypes and Boundaries…

Laura Dekker

From birth she was destined to be a sailor…

After Laura Dekker was born she immediately lived on a boat off the coast of New Zealand and just 16 years later she earned the title of the youngest round-the-world sailor.

But not without some rough waters.

At age 13, Laura had plans to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe, but Dutch authorities stepped in and prevented her from departing.  Two years later in July 2010, the legal feud ended and Laura set sail on August 21st, 2010.

After 519 days at sea, Laura successfully completed the solo circumnavigation on January 21st, 2012.

Learn how Laura Dekker became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe in her boat nicknamed “Guppy” in this exclusive interview…

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Seven Tips for Women Trekking Burma

Trekking-Burma

Love traveling to unexplored places?

Then, Burma (or as the government calls it Myanmar) should be on your bucket list.

Picture it:

Thousands of temples cover the plains of Bagan, leg-rowing fisherman sit patiently on the still water of Inle Lake and rolling rice paddies and small villages wait to be explored.

And there’s no better way to experience the beautiful countryside, meet locals, and live the Burmese lifestyle than trekking Burma.

Along with several self-guided treks in Burma, I’ve hiked a guided three-day trek from the tiny town of Kalaw to the beautiful still water of Inle Lake.

After walking over 37 miles (60 km) through rice paddies, into thatched hut villages, and up and down Burmese mountains, here’s my list of seven tips for women trekking Burma…

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Dee Caffari’s Guide to Breaking World Records…

Dee Caffari at Barcelona World Race Finish 2011

To call her driven is an understatement.

Dee Caffari is a British yachtswoman who has a serious track record of success.

Here’s the story:

  • In 2006, Dee became the first woman to sail solo and non-stop around the world “the wrong way” against winds and currents.  Only four men had successfully done so before her.
  • In 2009, Dee successfully completed the Vendée Globe – a non-stop and solo sailing race around the world – coming in 6th out of 30 starters.
  • In 2011, Dee sailed the Barcelona World Race with a co-skipper, earning her the title as the only woman to have sailed around the world three times, non-stop!

Her journey’s were long and arduous, but  Dee “never wanted to give up or stop.”

But don’t take my word for it…

Learn about Dee Caffari’s record-breaking journeys, her most shocking moments, and her special advice for women travelers in this exclusive interview…

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How Katie Spotz Refreshes Lives Around the World…

Katie Spotz rowing the Atlantic

She was so young…

At just 22 years old, Katie Spotz rowed 3,038 miles solo across the Atlantic Ocean setting the world record for the youngest person row the Atlantic.

And best of all…

Katie raised over $150,000 for safe drinking water for people around the world through the Blue Planet Network.

Learn about Katie’s courageous oceanic journey in this exclusive interview…

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Roz Savage’s Guide to Rowing the World’s Oceans and Saving the Environment…

Roz Savage waving from her boat on the Atlantic.

She’s changing the environment, one stroke at a time.

Roz Savage – a British ocean rower – became the first woman to row across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.  That’s over 15,000 miles and 500 days of pure ocean!

But even more brilliant is why she did it…

Roz braved the world’s largest oceans to inspire people to take action and make a different in the environmental challenges we face today.  She believes that if the seven billion people of the world made a few simple changes in their daily habits, it could have a significant and positive impact on the environment.

Her outstanding accomplishments have earned her the title of an United Nations Climate Hero, Athlete Ambassador for 350.org, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, International Fellow of the Explorer’s Club of New York and Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic.

Read about Roz’s oceanic journeys and accomplishments in this exclusive interview…

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Skiing Across Antarctica (Yes, Antarctica!) with Felicity Aston…

Felicity Aston

Most people tour Antarctica by cruise ship.

But not this British explorer and scientist…

Felicity Aston is the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone and without the use of a kite or machine.

For 59 days, she skied 1,084 miles (1,744 km) from the Ross Ice Shelf to Hercules Inlet on the Ronne Ice Shelf via the South Pole, completing the journey on January 22nd, 2012.

It was not only challenging and rewarding, but severely lonely.

Just watch this three minute video as Felicity accomplishes her goal…

And that’s just the beginning!

Felicity shares her personal journey in this exclusive interview… 

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How Jeanne Conquered 7 Summits and 7 Marathons on 7 Continents…

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Think hiking the 7 summits is difficult?

Try running a marathon on each of the continents too!

Jeanne Stawiecki holds the world record for:

  1. oldest woman to climb all 7 summits – the highest mountain peaks on each of the seven continents – and
  2. fastest aggregate time for a woman to run marathons on all seven continent.

Learn how Jeanne turned her life around at the age of 38, conquered her fears of the unknown and broke the Guiness World Record in this interview…

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Jennifer Pharr Davis

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Jennifer Pharr Davis

Jennifer Pharr Davis is a record breaker.

Not only has she hiked the Appalachian Trail multiple times, but she’s also the first woman to be the overall record holder – hiking 2,181 miles in 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes!

She’s hiked thousands of miles all over the world including Mount Kilimanjaro, the Inca Trail in Peru and the Bibbulmun Track in Australia… just to name a few.

But her love of the Appalachian Trail is undeniable and expressed in her hiking memoir Becoming Odyssa.

Listen as Jennifer shares her personal journey hiking the Appalachian Trail in record time in this exclusive interview…

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A Personal Pilgrimage Walking the Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago

How many steps does it take to complete a pilgrimage?

On the Camino de Santiago it takes 2,640,000 feet (500 miles) or simply put…

One step at a time.

And for Sheryl Collmer, those steps were the happiest of her life.

Sheryl shares her insider experience and personal journey walking the Camino de Santiago in this exclusive interview…

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Five Must-Read Hiking Tips for Women Trekkers

Darcie & Adam Thorong La Pass

While, I’m not an expert…

I have hiked 17 days, 131 miles and from 2,690 to 17,769 feet above sea level on the Annapurna Circuit that winds through the Himalayas in Nepal.

It was the best experience of my life!

But it didn’t come without learning a few hard lessons and earning countless blisters.  Don’t make the same mistakes I did.

Read my five hiking tips for women hikers…

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The Best Reason to Visit Tofino Canada (Hint: It’s Bigger Than a Bus!)

Tofino Canada Humpback Whale

Wanna know what is special about Tofino Canada?

You get three hints…

  1. They’re bigger than a bus.
  2. They’re endangered.
  3. They weight over 40 tons.

If you guessed Humpback Whales, you’re right!

And the best part is…

The waters off Tofino, Canada in Maquinna Marine Park are the  world’s best destination for whale watching.

Its strategic location along the migration route, nutrient rich waters, and protective bays is the perfect sanctuary for a variety of whales who migrate the 16,000 mile (25,000 km) journey every year.

People from around the world to visit Vancouver Island in the spring and fall to gaze at the pacific ocean’s gentle giants.

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Love Argentina Wine? Then Visit This Wine World Capital…

Wine Tasting the Andes; Mendoza, Argentina

Careful: Argentina wine can spoil you for life.

It’s not just the wines – though Argentinian wines are very, very good – it’s the landscape.

Mendoza is a desert, but you’d probably never guess it.

Thanks to Andean snow melt, it remains lush and green year round, while fountains and irrigation canals run through the city center. Sycamore trees line the main square, which provide shade from the hot sun.

But what’s more striking is the view. The Andes mountain range looms over endless miles of vineyards, while rolling hills turn amber and crimson during autumn months.

It’s gorgeous!  But back to the wines…

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The One Thing You Must Do in Tulamben, Bali…

Wreck Scuba Dive & Snorkel; Tulamben (Bali), Indonesia

One question: Is scuba diving and snorkeling really worth it in Tulamben, Bali?

Yes… and it’s arguably the best diving in the world!

Tulamben is the most overlooked coastal village in Bali.

There aren’t hordes of tourist, thousands of bars or restaurants and – in all honesty – it’s pretty boring.

But that’s only at first glance…

The real action takes place beneath eerie black Bali Sea.

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7 Must-See Attractions of Mysore India

Mysore, India

Tourists.

They’re hard to miss with their khaki traveler pants, cameras dangling around the neck and noses buried in pages of maps and guide books.

But there’s an even worse dead give-away…

A bus tour.

And in most cases, guided bus tours are overpriced and a waste of time.

However, there is one exception…

Mysore India.

The bus tours in Mysore are exceptionally efficient, affordable and there is a high chance that you’ll be the only international tourist on the bus – giving you a chance to mingle with other Indian travelers.

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An Insider’s Guide to Oktoberfest Germany…

Oktoberfest; Munich, Germany

Sweet, delicious flowing beer!

What better way to celebrate an old royal wedding, than with the 16 to 18 day beer-chugging elegance called Oktoberfest?

With an unlimited amount of beer guzzlers, pork knuckle choppers, beer wenches and drunk BFF’s singing David Hasselhoff at the top of their lungs, you’re sure to love the chaos of the 200 year old festivities.Continue

Empowering Women: Denise Connell Braves Shark-Infested Waters

Denise (4)

I gotta be honest.

The movie Jaws (1975) scared the living sh** outta me.

I can still picture it…

…a young woman goes skinny-dipping in the Atlantic ocean, the haunting two-note music plays (duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh…) and she gets viciously attacked by an unknown creature from the depths below.

The worst part is…

…people still get in the water,  including my big sister.

In this interview, the super brave and inspiring woman, Denise Connell shares her experience training for and swimming the Santa Cruz Triathlon in Great White Shark invested waters with freezing temperatures of 53-59°F (11.6-15°C).

So without further ado, let’s hear more from the swimming sensation Denise Connell…

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Empowering Women: Michelle Mariscal Runs The Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon

Michelle Mariscal Training

In 2008, Running USA reported the half marathon is the fastest growing type of race.

And fun events like the The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, which hosts full marathon (26 mi / 42.16 km) and half marathon (13 mi / 21 km) are popping up all over the world to meet the growing demand for running events.

In this interview, single-mother and chocolate-addict, Michelle Mariscal, shares her experience training for and running The Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon.

So without further ado, let’s hear more from the running renegade Michelle Mariscal…

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Empowering Women: Nancy Sathre-Vogel from FamilyonBikes.org

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This week’s empowering woman is Nancy Sathre-Vogel, owner of familyonbikes.org.

In addition to being a kick-ass mom… she’s served in the Peace Corp, traveled and biked all around the world, and cycled the from Alaska to Argentina with her husband and two boys – whom now hold the world record as the youngest people to cycle the Pan-American Highway.  Incredible!

So without further ado, let’s hear more from the super cyclist, Nancy Sathre-Vogel…

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City by the Black Sea; Odessa, Ukraine

Odessa, Ukraine

It’s Ukraine’s San Diego. A big city with a small town feel sitting on beautiful beaches and featuring all the cosmopolitan delights. Great weather means days spent soaking up the sun, while nights involve drinking and dancing with attractive locals in the moonlight.

Odessa is not just a holiday destination, it’s a place to have the time of your life.

The Pearl of the Black Sea

Odessa is the Black Sea’s biggest city and the fourth biggest in Ukraine’s with a population of over a million. As the country’s biggest port, it is also a center of trade and commerce, while exuding an international feel.

Because of its abundance of sunny days, mild climate and warm waters, it is a popular holiday destination luring hundreds of thousands of visitors.

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Seaside Rendezvous; Crimea, Ukraine

Seaside Rendezvous; Crimea, Ukraine

Have you ever wanted to know where Russian Billionaire’s spend their holidays?

The answer is CrimeaUkraine’s diamond shaped peninsula with an island like feel in the Black Sea.

There is no wonder why they come here to relax.

Stunning mountains, warm waters and long summers make it heaven on earth. Continue