Female Advice Guides

Female Travel: A Guide to Africa

Written by: Katie Fewkes

During my solo trip to Africa I began by climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, then travelled to Zanzibar, and then joined an overland truck for two weeks from Nairobi through Western Kenya, across the whole of Uganda and into Rwanda to see the mountain gorillas.

Female Travel: A Guide to Kenya

Written by: Emma Scott

My time in Kenya was an amazing one - from the highs of my week long safari and trips to the coast, to the lows, realising the prevalence of glue; each bottle with its own child, trying to escape the realities of life on the street. Nairobi was my home for four and a half months, the most dangerous city in Kenya.

Female Travel: Shopping in Egypt

Written by: Nikola Mann

Egypt is the spiritual home of the hardcore haggler. The meek and mild are advised to stay within the confines of their hostel, as stepping even a foot outside the front door opens up a wealth of shopping opportunities.

Female Travel: Lasses Guide to South America

Written by: Hannah Simmons

Edited by: Laura Jones

South America is one of those places which can captivate you - we've all seen the iconic images of Macchu Pichu, the Cristo Redentor in Rio, or the glaciers in Patagonia - and it's these sites that inspire people to travel to the continent. However, it's not as easy as disappearing over to New Zealand for a couple of months. There is so much to see and do and such a large area to cover. That's before you get on to the many different borders you have to cross and, hardest for most people, the new languages to conquer.

Female Travel: Who to Travel With

Written by: Gapyear.com

If you're a female travelling alone... well, you're not alone. Travel company AirMiles says that 55% of its customers this year are female, and 10% of those travel on their own. Solo lasses tend to head to exotic destinations like Thailand, while solo lads prefer beach holidays in the Med (pah!).

Female Travel: Top Tips for Thailand!

Written by: Catherine Hall

From flying into Bangkok, to catching taxis and tuk tuks, to bartering with market folk and staying in hostels... Catherine Hall's top tips are a fountain of useful information!

Female Travel: A Guide to Japan

Written by: Hannah Simmons

The first thing people said when they heard I was going to Japan as part of my round the world trip was 'Wow, you're brave'. There were times when - thinking about the language (I speak no Japanese) and the squat toilets - I felt inclined to agree.

Female Travel: Travelling in Muslim Countries

Written by: Charlie McGrath

In many parts of the Muslim World is it unusual for native women to travel independently (without their families) so we suggest that you acknowledge the need to be sensitive to local customs and manners. The place of the female in the country you are visiting will depend on the degree to which Muslim Sharia Law operates.

Female Travel: Backpacking Tips for Girls

Written by: Rhianna Morton

Edited by: Laura Jones

They may say this is a man’s world, but there’s no reason why us ladies can’t conquer the globe. In fact, thousands of British women pack in the nine-to-five every year and hit the road in search of wild parties, emerald shores and enchanting cultures. But if all of this seems a bit scary, here are a few tips to get you started on the journey of a lifetime.

Female Travel: Shopping in Thailand

Written by: Rachel Ricks

If bargains and beautiful, unusual things are what you're looking for, then Thailand has to be one of the best places in the world to go shopping. Polish up your haggling skills - vendors actually get offended if you don't barter with them - and get shopping!