Travel and Politics: Why Women Should Travel More Than Ever Right Now
Women, as citizens of the globe, need to travel to sustain our optimism, our mental health and our friendships with other nations.
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4. We can seek out and support women-owned businesses
This is a pillar of JourneyWoman’s ethos; by supporting a woman-owned business you can support a community, a city, a village and ultimately a country. Women tend to hire female guides, tour directors, look for women-owned hotels. It’s a circle of support and compassion. Chances are good that there is a woman-owned business that travels to the country you want to explore. Find a woman-owned business here.
5. We can be kind
In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed an uptick on negativity and toxicity on social media. Many people are withdrawing from social platforms as a result. This week, I received an email that questioned my values and integrity as a woman and business owner. If you have an unkind thought, consider how that will impact another person’s well-being. As someone who has dedicated my life to uplifting others, I am stunned to see unkind behaviour among women. We are all on the same journey of life, learning and adapting. Negativity is energy we don’t need to bestow on others, and in the end, it’s usually a reflection of the person giving it, not receiving it.
A final thought on why women should travel
For many of us, travel is central to our lives. Not only does it teach us about ourselves, it teaches us tolerance, compassion, empathy, generosity and gratitude. Travel helps us adapt to change, and teaches us to be resourceful and resilient.
We recognize that travel is a privilege experienced by few, not many, and honour the role of women as role models and influencers to create positive change, while showing gratitude for the gift of travel to broaden our perspective and outlook. In a world that sometimes feels chaotic, travel is the gift we give ourselves to stay sane and in the moment, reducing our anxiety and increasing our happiness. Expressing and sharing our gratitude for moments both large and small keeps us focused on what really matters, and what we can control – ourselves.
