Month: February 2019

For (Cute) Meerkats, Females Run the Show

Cute Animals Not only are meerkats cute as the dickens. It turns out in the meerkat world, females run the show. Is there a lesson to be learned here? "No doubt, one is cuteBut standing together, mobsMelt the coldest hearts" Haiku for Meerkats “No prettier or funnier little live toys could possibly be imagined.” That’s quite the praise from British writer Annie Martin, writing of meerkats in her 1890 book Home…

How to Travel Like a Woman

We've heard all about how to “travel like a local.” But how about like a woman? To find out we asked Kelly Lewis, a pioneering travel publisher and founder of Go! Girl Guides and the annual Women's Travel Fest. Want to travel like a woman? Great. Start by planning a trip, and go any damn place you want! There are times in my regular life when I face a challenging situation and think…

24 Hours in Porto: The Ultimate Girls’ Day Out

Insider Itineraries Portugal travel expert (and long-time resident) Emily McAuliffe gives a shout out to the ladies on how to spend a perfect day in Porto. Hint: It involves cafes, beautiful sunsets, and a healthy dose of fun. There’s only one way to see out a perfect day in Porto, and that’s by watching the sun slide into the Atlantic from Jardim do Morro. Emily Mcauliffe On my first trip…

Lacey Stone’s Challenge for Women in 2019

Inspiration Perspiration Lacey Stone is a fitness pro, TV star, and Modern Adventure tastemaker. We spoke with Lacey about taking fitness virtual and helping Modern Adventurists unleash their inner goddess in Greece (watch the video highlights above). And then she offered a message for all women in 2019. Are you ready for it? MO/AD: This is a big time for women. With #MeToo, five women presidential candidates in the US…