5 travel problems that only women will understand

5 travel problems that only women will understand

With all rhetoric about fearless female trips, there are certain problems that still last. We go into some downstairs

It was almost five years ago that Peter and I packed up and left Great Britain for a one -year trip around the world. Since then, a lot has changed- some of them for better, some about the worse, at home and abroad.

While all of this has always surprised, delighted and brought up. Our travel style has developed further and continues to do so. We still do it wrong on some trips, but more often we can't do it right.

I further optimized my solutions for five travel problems that affect me and many other women on the street. Here is what they are and how I deal with it.

bring your time to the street

Most female travelers have to go through the ordeal of having their period on the go, regardless of whether it is about changing tampons without running water or foregoing a cozy swimming. Let's be honest: periods are not very funny.

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Even Bodyform - who had been working for years with the idea of ​​the girl with mini skirts, roller skates and skydiving - admitted in 2012 that they lied.

In truth, periods are pain, especially if they plan an active journey. Maybe volcanoes and mountains, diving, trekking and wild camps are on your list - not so great if you have your period.

My solution

On our first big trip I took the types of anti -Babil to control my period, but it often caused me nausea. I switched back to tampons, but I couldn't continue to use it with a clear conscience because I knew how much disposable plastic they produce (what else is still available today).

I recently switched to a lunet menstrual cup, which was highly recommended to me by a friend. I found it fiddly at first, but I held out. It took about three cycles to get used to it, and I'm now putting it on every long -term trip.

If you are discouraged by the idea of ​​a menstrual cup, I ask you to try it. It is comfortable, environmentally friendly and cheaper in the long run.

public toilet places

ah to escape the placking, every time you have to pee, to put handkerchiefs with the tedious care of a bomb disposal expert over a toilet seat. And then the tender floating and silent prayer that your upper body will survive the run. Oh, to answer the reputation of nature that is like a man.

One thing that I can almost be sure is that I have already used the worst chest of drawers that I will ever have (a Jauchhürube in a village in Bangladesh, in which it is teeming). That offers some comfort, but I would still prefer to stand.

My solution

I packed a sheewee on our first big trip, but unfortunately never got the shoot. Some women swear by it (including one who climbed Peter the Elbrus), but it was just not for me.

alt = "Sometimes a bush is better than a hut"> Christian Nilsen/Shutterstock Sometimes a bush is better than a hut

A thing that I have learned is that it is often cleaner to follow nature's call in a bush than in a dark and rickety hut, in which it is teeming with flies. (Of course you should always adhere to the local regulations and leave no traces.)

An option that I still have to try is peebol, an absorbing pavement that transforms the liquid into gel. I personally cannot recommend it, but it is definitely well reviewed.

unwanted hair

One of the greatest regret of my life is not to be born with the kind of hair that can be curled into the flowing, lush curls that you can see in ads and on catwalks. Unfortunately it is just too fine.

The only advantage is that it is all over everywhere, which luckily means that I can get by for a few weeks without shaving my legs. However, I have no such luxury on a long -term trip.

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There are several available options, but everyone has their advantages and disadvantages: professional waxing lasts longer, but is an expensive habit for long-term travelers; Growing at home is cheaper, but less reliable, especially when it comes to unsounded products; Shaving offers a great finish, but does not last long, is not good for the environment and can be expensive.

My solution

I pack a brown Silk-épil 9 that offers a durable solution at no recurring costs. Some women complain that epilators are painful. I have never found it on my legs, but it initially hurt hell on my forearms. For me it was about desensitizing my skin. The more I used it, the less it hurt, so they bite your teeth together and try it out.

unwanted attention

Traveling in a mixed sex or a group is great because it enables them to integrate both sexes with people. For example, a male driver can be careful to offer two female travelers a ride, for fear of what could be accused of. He can also take care of two male travelers.

alt = "Unwanted attention can stop women from solo trips"> Tinnakorn Jorruang/Shutterstock Unwanted attention can detach women from solo trips

A mixed -sex couple is neutral and offers women a safety net. I encourage female solo travelers, but I have to say that in my experience, solo travelers attract the kind of unwanted attention that I just can't get when I travel with Peter.

My solution

I hold my head up and go with confidence to show that I am not easily intimidated. Of course I will have researched the country to ensure that I am informed about adequate behavior.

In some countries it is acceptable to deal with the instigator and to say no politely; In others you shouldn't make eye contact at all. In others, it is recommended that they call the local word for honor or shame to embarrass the man so that he sneaks away. Research is the key.

After all, many female travelers swear by a fake wedding ring than deterrent. I haven't tried that and hopefully I won't need it either.

the appearance

Investigations show that the majority of women spend about an hour for their appearance every day. In a kind of self -inflicted "tax" we check our reflections more often than men, spend more time to adapt our attitude and body language, and annoy us more about the shape of our body.

alt = "Kia is preparing to dive in Tonga"> Atlas & Boots A one-hour beauty routine is not a good time use for on the go

Despite the idea of ​​the carefree female traveler, who cares more about the experience than about the appearance, the truth is that many of us think about our appearance. A one-hour beauty routine is simply not a good use of the time, so how can you deal with it?

My solution

It is important to concentrate on getting healthy instead of becoming beautiful: healthy hair, healthy skin, healthy body.

Before a long journey, I try to concentrate on long -term solutions that make the make -up superfluous: vitamins, movement and nourishing oils for my hair and skin.

It is even more important that I continue to train to think less about what I look. I will not always look insta-perfection while diving, hiking or camping and I have to accept that this is okay.

main picture: Christian Nilsen, Shutterstock

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