A Broad Abroad

A Broad Abroad

Want to celebrate something? Travel.

Looking for something? Travel.

Want to make life -- or yourself -- instantly more interesting? Travel.

Want to have something to talk about? Travel.

Don't have a life outside of your job? Travel.

Need a life change? Travel.

Need to cleanse your crazies? Travel.

Depressed? Lonely? Been dumped? Travel.

Need inspiration? Travel.

Gained too much weight? Travel.

'cause the world needs more American broads abroad.

This section of my web site is my attempt to encourage women in the USA to travel, either around where they live or around the world. And note that I started it LONG the book Eat, Pray, Love.

These pages aren't really for very experienced female travelers (though they are welcomed to read!). These pages are, instead, specifically for women in the USA who haven't traveled at all, except maybe to Disneyland or Vegas, or haven't traveled much, but want to. I believe the world would be at least a slightly better place if more American women traveled, both within the USA and internationally, both because American women are so much more than what is portrayed on American TV shows (which are seen all over the world) and because it would empower women with knowledge that would make the USA a better place.

You don't need a huge budget. You don't need to be a spiritual person. You just need to be able to listen, explore, see and think -- and, ultimately, to enjoy.

Relative to Henderson, Kentucky:

Farthest North I've been on Earth:
Geiranger Fjord, Norway

Farthest South I've been:
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Farthest East I've been on Earth (from Kentucky):
Delhi, India
(or would it be Perth, Australia? I don't know how to judge that)

Farthest West I've been on Earth (from Kentucky):
Netarts, Oregon, USA
(or would it be Perth, Australia? I don't know how to judge that)

Closest to the equator I have been:
Luxor, Egypt

Number of US states I've been to:
40
(I haven't been to Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma or West Virginia... yet...)

Number of countries I've visited or lived in:
35

Countries I've visited or lived in:
Afghanistan, Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain (England and Scotland), Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Luxembourg, Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia , Spain (Catalunya and Castilla), Sweden, Switzerland, USA, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City

Trips by motorcycle
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Scotland), Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia , Sweden

See the TravelAdvisor map of where I've been or see the Yahoo map of where I've been

My personal essay about why traveling is not only wonderful, but important to your life, and why women's excuses to avoid traveling are really just words.

Need inspiration? Have a look at my travel essays, covering road trips in the U.S, living in Germany and traveling throughout Europe and beyond. These aren't to brag -- they are to inspire (and to help my memory in my old age)

I have a page of general information and advice to help get novice women travelers from the USA planning ASAP, with advice on how to choose where to go, your options regarding group travel or DIY, and your options regarding transportation and accommodations.

Here's a list of things to consider regarding your transportation and accommodations choices, which includes advice on preventing motion sickness.

I also have packing tips and health & safety considerations especially for novice women travelers.

transire benefaciendo: "to travel along while doing good." Advice for those wanting to make their travel more than sight-seeing and shopping, whether in your own country or abroad.

I have a page of my favorite travel resources, some specifically focused on helping women travelers.

My page of helpful hints for camping with your dogs in the USA.

Feeling ambitious? Some of the most astounding travel destinations are in developing countries, and if you are already an experienced international traveler, you might want to think about some not-so-"Western" destinations.

Also see: Advice for Hotels, Hostels & Campgrounds in Transitional & Developing Countries:
The Qualities of Great, Cheap Accommodations

Jayne Cravens

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