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
Filed under: ☆ Ten Inspirational Women Travelers ☆ | Tagged: Food Writing, History Travel, Politics, Travel Photography, Travel Writing, Women's Travel, Australia & Pacific, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, Maureen Wheeler, Martha Gellhorn, Julia Child, Margaret Bourke-White, Annie Griffiths Belt, Melinda Gates, Gertrude Bell, Samantha Power, Naomi Duguid, Jo Rawlins Gilbert
