Why does Carolyn Martin prefer to travel by herself?
Because you meet more people.
Did she work with lions in Africa?
No
Was she chased by an elephant?
Yes
Where is she from?
London
Who does the article argue is more adventurous when traveling out of the country?
Young women
How many different countries do most men visit on their travels?
One
Who is most likely to travel by themselves, men or women?
Women
How many countries does an average woman visit in a year of traveling?
One in three female backpackers visits more than three countries
Do most men say that seeing different cultures is the main reason for traveling?
No
What is their main goal?
Having fun
Do women state that learning a new language is a reason to travel?
Yes
Who is more likely to gain self esteem from traveling?
Women
What else do women gain on these excursions?
self-reliance and independence
Did any men experience those things as well?
Yes
Who would be most likely to do unpaid work while traveling?
Women
What do they achieve themselves from that?
to see the country in an authentic light.
Out of ten women, how many on average will teach or help with projects while traveling?
more than one
What is the main reason a man may not travel?
lack of money
What about for women?
objections or criticism from their families
What is the year between college and a working career often called?
Gap year