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Women Have Always Traveled…Women Have Always Traveled…

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Why Travel Solo?

Advantages

Hostels

Respect

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Concerns

Health

Skills

Packing

Resources

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HI-USA’s MissionHI-USA’s Mission

“To help all, especially the young,

gain a greater understanding of the world

and its people through hostelling.”

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What Is HI-USA?What Is HI-USA?

Travel

Hostels

Programs

Volunteers

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Why Travel Solo?Why Travel Solo?

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AdvantagesAdvantages

Flexibility

Rest days

Budget control

Social advantages

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AdvantagesAdvantages

Go where you want,

when you want

Temporary travel

partners

Build travel skills

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What to expect

Advantages

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Hostelling International’s Philosophy

Respectful +

Knowledgeable =

Responsible Travel

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Respect: Respect: culture as an icebergculture as an iceberg

LESS is

Visible

MOST is

Invisible

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Respect: Respect: cultural differences & culture shockcultural differences & culture shock

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Respect:Respect:gender rolesgender roles

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Respect: Respect: styles of dressstyles of dress

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ConcernsConcerns

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ConcernsConcerns

Street smarts

Securing your stuff

Reassuring others

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ConcernsConcerns

Safe arrangements

Nightlife

Comfort zone

Women travelers’ tales

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HealthHealth Nutrition

Rest

Food & water

Get in shape

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HealthHealth Vaccinations

Medication

Drugs & alcohol

Women’s health

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Eating alone

Bring a book

Journals & photos

Dive into your surroundings

Skills for Solo TravelSkills for Solo Travel

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Skills for Solo TravelSkills for Solo Travel

Stay connected

Itineraries

Entertainment

Sense of humor

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What to Take & What to Take & How to Take ItHow to Take It

Packing

Suitcase

or travel pack?

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ResourcesResources Guidebooks

Magazines

Internet

Local HI council

www.hiusa.org

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Journeywoman: www.journeywoman.com

Inspiring Women Travelerswanderlustandlipstick.com

Women Travel Tips: www.womentraveltips.com

The Gutsy Traveler: www.gutsytraveler.com

WebsitesWebsites

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Bon Voyage!Bon Voyage!

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