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Epic Women Explorers (Pioneering Female Solo Travelers)

In honor of Women’s History Month, Travel Belles would like to honor some of the epic women explorers who paved the way for us.  These pioneers ventured into unknown territories and broke barriers and conventions for both their gender and travel in general that inspire and motivate women around the world today.  Let’s take a … Read more

Seeing the World from the Saddle with Equitrekking’s Darley Newman

Since this is a big dream, let’s run with it: She would be host and producer of her own national television show that would not be interrupted by stupid commercials, or ever mistaken for mindless brain rot. Instead her “Katie Couric travels the world on horseback” type show would be shot in stunning High Definition, air on PBS and win Emmy Awards. Viewers would be whisked away to some of the world’s most exciting destinations to experience culture, cuisine, history and adventure.

Meet Former Commercial Airline Pilot, Jessica Orquina

Jessica Orquina, former commercial airline pilot Travel Belle Jessica Orquina started flying planes as a teenager. As an adult, she turned her hobby into a profession, working first as a flight instructor and then as a commercial pilot and member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, where she was the only woman in her squadron. … Read more

Meet the Travel Channel's Samantha Brown

Let me be honest – I want Samantha Brown’s job. So when I found myself sitting across the table talking with the Travel Channel star, I was a bit intimidated, starstruck, and envious. But, as our conversation continued all these emotions quickly melted away. Samantha is friendly, genuine, and disarming. How could I be envious and plot to steal her job when I really liked her?