- Paperback: 260 pages
- Publisher: Travelers' Tales; 1 edition (Feb 15 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1932361472
- ISBN-13: 978-1932361476
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 91 g
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #236,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Based on her own explorations of many countries, states, and regions, and on interviews with travelers, award-winning author Stephanie Elizondo Griest highlights 100 special destinations and challenging activities. Divided into sections like "Places Where Women Made History" and "Places of Adventure," this guidebook includes tips, timely contact information, resources, and recommended reading.
About the Author
Stephanie Elizondo Griest lives in Corpus Christi, TX.
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MARY JUST MIGHT BE THE MOST VENERATED WOMAN TO HAVE graced the planet. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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100 Places every woman should go,
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This review is from: 100 Places Every Woman Should Go (Paperback)
Please don't buy this book. It is very disappointing. I only ordered it because of the positive reviews. I cannot begin to tell you what a thoroughly empty book this is. I will donate this book to my library's book bin and somebody can pick it up for a quarter. It is not worth any more. Why, in their right mind, would anybody give this book a positive review, they must be related to the author or else employees of the publishers. Whatever you do, be warned, this is just an empty, useless bit of scribble.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews) 21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderful Wanderlust,
By S. Shokouhi - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 100 Places Every Woman Should Go (Paperback)
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!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Get inspired!,
By Beth Hanggeli - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 100 Places Every Woman Should Go (Paperback)
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!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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For women of all ages,
By Apriljax - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 100 Places Every Woman Should Go (Paperback)
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!
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