The women tour guides breaking the mould in challenging destinations
As we approach International Women’s Day, a small collection of pioneering women explain what it’s like to break convention and play a role in their nations’ tourism stories, despite societal hurdles. Growing up as a woman in the likes of Afghanistan, Somaliland or Pakistan, where there are traditional attitudes and views towards fixed gender roles, often mean women are rarely found in many areas of employment.
As we approach International Women’s Day, a small collection of pioneering women explain what it’s like to break convention and play a role in their nations’ tourism stories, despite societal hurdles.
Growing up as a woman in the likes of Afghanistan, Somaliland or Pakistan, where there are traditional attitudes and views towards fixed gender roles, often mean women are rarely found in many areas of employment.
