No, we likely wouldn’t publish a list of 10 inspirational male travelers. But men and women experience travel differently and face different obstacles in making travel a part of their lives, so let’s recognize a few women who have blazed the trail. Here, in no particular order, are 10 women—past and present—who have inspired others through their travels, whether by making the world a richer place, contributing to cross-cultural understanding, or simply pursuing their dreams.
1. Maureen Wheeler
2. Martha Gellhorn
3. Julia Child
4. Margaret Bourke-White
5. Annie Griffiths Belt
6. Melinda Gates
7. Gertrude Bell
8. Samantha Power
9. Naomi Duguid
10. Jo Rawlins Gilbert
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