Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Three months ago, I made it to the base camp of Mount Everest in Nepal. It is taking me so long to blog about it, primarily because I don't know where to start. I like to write, but when I write, organization is a huge struggle. The fact that there is so much to say and so hard to organize it is what has prevented me from writing this. Do you wanna hear about my itinerary? My prep? Anecdotes? The culture? My feelings? Things you should know before doing this? I'm assuming that I will be writing multiple posts about this adventure of a lifetime, so I'll start with the general stuff that I've had the most questions about, let’s see where this goes.

Everest Base Camp TrekLexi BaaschFebruary 10, 2020Comment

Traveling Peru with THW

In September I had one of the greatest group experiences of my life. I had the absolute pleasure of joining Travel Her Way – a female-owned and run company that encourages women to try new things, go new places, and become braver and more confident, all while developing a deeper appreciation for the amazing world we live in. After being introduced to this company through a friend, I just couldn’t say no.

IJT to Machu PicchuMandy StevensJanuary 13, 2020Comment

My Untold Story: Making a Dream a Reality (Part 1)

In October 2019, I joined 6 women and trekked for 12 days across the Khumbu Valley, to the foot of Mt Everest, where I reach Everest’s Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364m. It has been my childhood dream to see Everest with my own eyes. This was an enormous challenge for me as I have been diagnosed with hEDS, POTS and Osteopenia. I suffered 2 VADs (Vertebral Artery Dissections) in the last 4 years and multiple injuries.

Everest Base Camp TrekJanettie WucherpfennigDecember 12, 2019Comment

Lacy's Vblog: Everest Base Camp Trek (4.30.18 - 5.14.18)

Lacy Bauer, who joined our Everest Base Camp Trek in May, has created a serious of short videos to blog this life-changing adventure. Lacy has shared how she learn and grow and conquer the challenge. We hope you enjoy it!

Everest Base Camp TrekLacy BauerSeptember 13, 2018Comment

Life On the Road, a Woman’s Perspective

I started living in my 144” WB Mercedes Sprinter High Roof van full-time with my partner in June of 2017. I’ve always been eager to travel and wanted to focus a bit on my home-country, so this was the perfect opportunity to do so. I really liked the idea of being able to bounce around and have the freedom to wake up every day and decide what I felt like doing, instead of planning every detail of a trip out.

Katherine LarsenAugust 14, 2018 Comment

Women Without Borders: A Day Serving with the Refugee Women’s Center in Northern France

It’s 7am and I’ve already been up for two hours. I’m sitting around a burned-out campfire in the remains of the Dunkirk Refugee Camp. We, the Refugee Women’s Center team, are here to be human rights observers in the case of a police eviction, and save some tents if we can, but it looks like the police are sleeping in this morning. The refugees are sleeping as well...

Sarah BenceJuly 13, 2018Comment

You Don’t Need to be Athletic to have an Adventure

Now, I always tell people about the time that I – yes I – kayaked 14 kilometers in Croatia. Adventure travel is not just for women who are always at the gym. Anyone can have an amazing time experiencing the world, they just need to find what’s appropriate for them and maybe step a bit outside of their comfort zone.

Jessica LeffJune 1, 2018Women Empowerment, Women Adventure Stories, CroatiaComment

Chasing Big Adventures in Iceland

When my fiancé and I started planning our wedding, we were completely overwhelmed with venues and flowers and invitations. Shortly into planning, we decided we wanted to elope. However, deciding to elope was the easy part, finding countries we could legally get married took a little legwork. After some searching, Iceland fit the bill.

Heather SextonApril 1, 2018Comment

Thailand Tribulations

Life really is one big adventure. Taking risks is how we grow as individuals and expand into a better version of ourselves. Traveling gives you those opportunities to be out of your comfort zone. This is one of the best things anyone can do, just make sure you proceed with caution, while wearing the biggest smile you can share.

Sonja OlsonFebruary 16, 2018Women Empowerment, Women Adventure Stories, Thialand, KayakingComment

Learning to Swim in Europe’s Seas

Fear will inevitably come along on travels or with any new experience, at least it does for me. But, in no way, is fear allowed to stop you from doing something amazing. So, if you ever get the chance to go to Croatia or Dubrovnik - swim in those seas. If you never do, I hope you find something that you really want that scares you, and I hope to feel that awesome feeling of accomplishment when you do it despite fear.

Kate Elizabeth KorteFebruary 1, 2018Women Empowerment, Women Adventure Stories, Europe, CroatiaComment

For the love of trekking in the Himalayas

My tryst with Himalayas started when I first explored one of the most remote regions in India Ladakh two years ago and since then I could not imagine adventure travel anywhere except the Himalayas.

Swapna GangadharanJanuary 17, 2018Women Empowerment, Women Adventure Stories, Himalayas, Trekking Comment

A Life Lesson From Mount Inari

Right away, this route was quieter and steeper. A vast bamboo forest ran along the incline, and the voices of the tourists faded. I reveled in the stillness as I hiked further and further up the dirt trail. I must have been in a trance, because I didn’t notice that I was on the wrong path until half an hour later...

Kiana HallDecember 20, 2017Women Empowerment, Women Adventure Stories, JapanComment

How Bali Made Me Braver (and a Biker Babe)

On my first day alone on the island of Bali, I discovered my transportation options were limited. I had to either take Go-Jek, the local ridesharing service, or learn how to drive a motorcycle without a license. It would be a serious rush-job of learning a new driving sensibility in the midst of traffic that looks, to most Westerners, utterly bonkers…that is if I decided to do that. My gut reaction was, Hell no. I can’t do that.

Courtney PratherDecember 8, 2017Women Empowerment, Women Adventure Stories, Indonesia, Bali Comment