A Journey of One's Own, 3rd Edition: Uncommon Advice for the Independent Woman Traveler
A Journey of One's Ownwas written for women who long to  travel but are a little hesitant about facing the open road alone.  Author Thalia Zepatos has traveled by camel across the Thar Desert,  hitchhiked along the Malay Peninsula, and trekked the high country of  Nepal, and in this book she offers advice, encouragement, and wisdom to  the women she hopes will follow in her footsteps. Zepatos recognizes  that female travelers face challenges that their male counterparts  seldom experience: sexual harassment, safety and health concerns, and  cultural attitudes are a real part of any woman's travel experience.  She also believes that women experience travel differently from men,  and she sees the "global sisterhood of women" as a positive,  ready-made opportunity for women to interact with whatever culture in  which they find themselves.Travel essays by women alternate with chapters on practical matters  such as traveling alone, finding a compatible travel companion,  planning your itinerary, and staying safe and healthy; as an added  bonus, there's a list of resources that covers a variety of topics,  from travel books and magazines to Internet service providers and  socially/environmentally responsible travel opportunities. So, stop  dreaming and start planning that fantasy trip withA Journey of  One's Own.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.