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Solo Female Traveler Inspiring Millions – Mariellen Ward

Just the mention of ‘solo female travel’ brings the name of Mariellen Ward, an award winning writer and traveler who has documented her tales of solo traveling in India and her transformation in her blog ‘breathedreamgo.’ Her incredible life story and the journey of self-discovery have inspired thousands of travelers to live their dreams. When a series of traumatic events rocked her life, she turned to yoga for solace and rejuvenation. This was the time when she developed an invisible bond with India and followed the strong instinct to travel to the country, which was calling her. S

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Women of Ladakh: Up in the clouds and soaring toward the future

Source: gadventures

The status of women in India has been subjected to intense media glare over the past few years, and the safety of travel in India for women has been questioned. But one region has certainly made the empowerment of women a main focus. Ladakh is considered a particularly safe part of India for female travelers. And as I found on a recent travel blogging trip, it's also a region where women's cooperatives and initiatives flourish. A shining example of the region’s commitment to raise the status of women is the Ladakhi Rural Women’s Enterprise (LRWE). Founded in 2012 by Tsering Dolma, the o