Against a Backdrop of Sexism, Stereotypes and Low Pay, These Indian Women Are Forging Their Careers in Tourism
Indian tourism, long dominated by men, is seeing a surge of women in visible, leadership roles. Initiatives like Pink City Rickshaw Company now employ over 30 women drivers and have completed more than 1,300 tours, while Intrepid’s women‑only expeditions showcase female guides such as Anjali Singh. Women already represent nearly half of the sector’s workforce, and their participation is reshaping community economies across Rajasthan. The industry projects an addition of roughly 1.5 million women jobs by 2036 despite ongoing gender‑based challenges.
I Took a Solo Railway Trip Across the Largest Landlocked Country in the World
Writer Kate Bettes embarks on a 26‑hour, 2,485‑km train journey from Almaty to Oskemen, traversing Kazakhstan’s vast steppe on a Soviet‑era platzkart carriage. The trip showcases the country’s 16,000‑km rail network, communal travel culture, and lingering Russian influence. Along the...
Extreme Climber Alex Honnold Says ‘Backyard Travel’ Is for Everyone
Alex Honnold’s new series *Get a Little Out There* takes viewers on a ground‑level tour of Nevada’s public lands, from Great Basin stargazing to turquoise mining and UFO museums. The show underscores that adventure doesn’t require distant peaks, emphasizing free,...
Be Your Own Gondolier in Venice with This Female-Run Rowing Organization
Row Venice, a female‑run nonprofit founded by veteran rower Jane Caporal, teaches tourists the traditional stand‑up rowing technique known as voga alla Veneta using historic batele boats. The organization preserves a dwindling craft—only ten batele survive, with four operated by...