Marybeth Bond Knihy

For generations the bulk of worldwide travelers were men, but today women are taking the lead, venturing out on their own or with others, making connections, spreading goodwill, confronting challenges. More and more it’s a woman’s world, and this collection of stories by 50 women is inspiring, enlightening, and entertaining. It will move you out of your armchair, take you along paths of memory, and fill you with the spirit of adventure.- Join Pam Houston as she weathers depression and a blizzard camping in the mountains of Utah- Ride on the hormone rollercoaster of menopause on a jungle river trip in Borneo with Tracy Johnston- Experience a spiritual awakening with Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., at Chartres Cathedral in France- Ride across the steppes of Mongolia on a horse with no name with Lynn Ferrin- Shoot the rapids of the Grand Canyon with grandmother Ruth Bond as she fulfills a lifelong dream- Laugh with Carole Chelsea George as she finds she is worth ten buffalo cows in Pakistan for her hand in marriage- Marvel with Mary Beth Simmons at the vibrant community of women who meet every day at the well in Cameroon

An essential resource for any woman traveler, Gutsy Women addresses the needs of women travelers of all ages. Whether alone or in groups, voyaging halfway across the world or taking a simple day hike, women can find funny, instructive, and inspiring advice covering everything from travel basics like packing, tipping, and staying within budget to information tailored especially for women: health and hygiene, thwarting unwelcome advances, safety and security, and romance on the road. This fully revised edition incorporates new advice and wisdom on a variety of relevant topics, including first-time travel, traveling alone, the online travel community, mother-daughter trips, traveling with children, resources for older women, and much more. The book is a thoughtful gift for any woman heading out to see the world, or even the nearest town over.