I have been tramping for a couple years now through Central America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This is a lady's journey through the world, traveling and backpacking on a budget. Who says tramping isn't for women? Here are travel writings and stories about the folly of being a wondering woman, with tips and guides for females on the road.

6/23/2008

Family Vacation to the Poconos

So I returned to the USA in May to make a little money and spend some time with my family. The first weekend I came home my family went on a little retreat to the Poconos. It was a nice welcome home. We went out kayaking and canoing on a little mountain lake and spent hours in the hot tub.


(mom lounging in the canoe as Ian and I paddle.)

(My mom and I in full canoing attire)


(Some views of the lake)

6/01/2008

Women with Hairy Legs

Now Ladies, I am sure many of you agree that shaving while traveling is just difficult. Though, it is hard to be a sexy woman with hairy legs. I usually have hairy legs for a female. It is just too much of a hassle if you don't have hot water and you are using communal showers in a hostal, or the bathroom is just so gross you really don't want to spend any time in there.

My legs often get a lot of funny, gross looks, but I am okay with that. Think what you want. It is part of my body. It is what it is. I do not care if guys like it or not. Usually while I am traveling I want guys to leave me alone anyway. In Asia, Indian women never really show themselves anyway. Chinese women do not have leg hair. In Europe, women with body hair is a little more common, so it is not such a big deal. Muslim women may have leg hair but we never get to see them under their robes.

(Photo of a woman with hairy legs wearing high heel shoes)
But now I am back in the good ol' USA where people have a big stigma against body hair. I guess males think females are hairless so women hide the fact that they naturally have body hair. I guess, though, since I am back I should do the same.
The armpit hair is growing back, though, and that is here to stay. Armpit hair is sexy.