A Woman Alone: Travel Tales From Around the Globe edited by Faith Conlon, Ingrid Emerick and Christina Henry de Tessan, is one of those books that make you want to run away from home. Traveling to a country completely different from what you are used to can be difficult. Traveling to that country - alone and being female - can be even more difficult. The 29 different authors from completely unique backgrounds themselves, offer a singular view of their travels. The countries they go to range from Ireland to India, and many are off the beaten path where most of us won't ever go. One of my favorite trips was the one where the author traveled in a train in India - making friends with her fellow female travelers who find her independence as astonishing as she finds them. Not too mention the bathroom facilities on this train are an adventure to themselves.
The authors make friends, discover how tough they really are, and make peace with the world around them. A thoughtful and inspiring read for when you get the traveling bug.
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