Customer Reviews

100 Places Every Woman Should Go (Travelers' Tales Guides)

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I must admit to initially being skeptical about this book, as I usually find 'Top 10'-style lists to be superficial. But this book highlights fascinating places I didn't even know existed, or that I never imagined visiting. All of them have a women's slant -- be it a place where a heroine "made history"(like the plaza in Buenos Aires where the 'Mothers of the Disappeared' march every Thursday to protest the disappearance of their children during the war) or a place inhabited by a goddess or deity (like a Hawaiian volcano worshiped by locals because the goddess Pele lurks within) or a woman-owned business (like the first women-owned sex shop: Good Vibrations in San Francisco). The author makes an effort to point out socially responsible destinations, such as "fair trade" sites, eco-lodges, and women's cooperatives, as well as places to do volunteer work. The writing-style is very upbeat: funny in some places, poignant in others, and inspirational throughout!

Reading this book makes you want to grab a pen and paper and start your own list of "must visit" places. And many of the places Griest has described should be on your list! From the best ice cream in the world, to the proper way to bathe in a Japanese bath house, to floating the Ganges at sunrise, to two-stepping in Texas, she has compiled an extensive collection of special places for women to be nourished, inspired, and entertained. This is not your typical travel guide; instead, she offers a unique perspective on adventures that will take you deep into the true spirit of a place or people. Her personal observations will make you laugh, and the additional resources will help you plan your own trip to these amazing places - or inspire you to find your own. Don your traveling shoes, tuck this book into your backpack, and get out there and experience life!

This book is like reading letters from a college buddy on the road. It was really inspiring to hear about all of quirky yet helpful histories from around the world, giving a deeper layer to traveling. Love the little know histories, loved the shopping advice, just loved the fact that this book is written by a woman for women of all ages. Good job Stephanie!

I liked this book, it's a cursory review of over 100 places that could have significance to women. Really, men could read it too. There are a lot of nontraditional places in the book as well as standbys.

Grab your best girlfriends for a fun getaway. This book has lots of suggestions for a great time. Restaurants, hotels, places to see and things to do. A good "how to" guide.

I had the pleasure of meeting this author during a book tour - Stephanie is an incredibly savvy woman who inspires a sense of adventure to all - not just women! Her book is well laid out and easy to fall in love with.

This book has been very informative and full of knowledgeable information. Whether you plan to travel or are traveling by "window shopping", this book will help you plan a trip full of fun, safety, and bargains.

These are nice stories, but it would be good to have a bit more traveler's info about the places described in the book. This may be a better book for armchair travelers.

The book is very superficial in descriptions of places. I was disappointed to say the least and would not recommend the book unless you want just a few lines of information.

Not as good as I expected. I wanted more of a checklist type book, this one has a chapter on a non-existant location that is the museum of menstration...

Yeah, that's what this book is like.