Into The Wild

Connecting with nature, either close to home or in a far-flung destination, is an increasingly important part of how many women are living their lives. Gale Straub documents eight inspiring journeys.

- Gale Straub

‘To be honest, I’m not sure traveling was always in my blood,’ admits Gale Straub, whose new book is a celebration of female travelers. It’s a surprising admission when you consider that Straub’s life – a website, two podcasts and now a book – focuses almost exclusively on the subject of uniting women who love to travel. In 2014, the former accountant from New Hampshire, US, decided to take some time out of her career with her partner Jon. Together, the pair set off on a year-long road trip, living in a van. ‘This was the trip that changed everything,’ she says. ‘We didn’t own a house or have kids. The timing felt right for us and we saved for more than 15 months to make it happen.’