Why did I start my own company, taking women to exotic destinations? Because I have led a full life and I wanted to encourage others to do the same. I wanted to give all those hard-working mothers, wives and women in general the chance to feel the freedom of travel. Nothing is more liberating than travel – it allows you to be yourself. And what can be better than that?
Julie Paterson
I am a modern-day nomad, adventuress and ginocologist (I like to pour people a gin in an exotic place). I don't believe you need to win lotto or marry a millionaire to make your dreams come true, just have to believe you can make it happen...and then take the first steps towards your goal. My travels have taken me from North America to Europe to Africa to Asia and . . . literally . . . to Timbuktu - and back. As a result of all my travels I founded my own travel company Venus Adventures Global Trips for Women in 2006. My passion is travel and adventure, with a gin at sunset: be warned, you may catch the travel bug off me! And you might become a ginoholic too!
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- Changing Bedouin lifestyles: from the tent to a house
- The Interesting Characters of St Catherines village
- Desert Days - spending time with nomads
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Fabulous photos from exotic travels
Ah the #sahara #desert in #morocco. How I love it! But sadly it is getting overrun by tourists, camps and full of #camel #poo
Mediterranean #storks contemplating the #autumn weather and whether or not it might be time to leave #Fez #morocco and head for warmer climes in the south of #africa. #justdoit #headingsouth #migration #birdsofinstagram #birds
#cats of #chefchaouen #morocco #catsofinstagram #catlover
#chefchaouen. Beautiful #fountain in the old #medina
Who’s going to join me in #Italy next year #walking the #amalficoast and #cinqueterra as well as getting our fill of #culture in #florence #naples and #milan...? #bestdestinations #walking #hiking #womenadventures #womenonly #solotravel #tripsforwomen
Currently the old port at #essaouira is being #revamped. It’s still an interesting place to visit and see all the #fish on #sale - however I hope the atmosphere won’t be destroyed when its finished #fishmarket #morocco #somethingfishy #fishinglife
Essaouira - i love this laidback #seaside #fishing #village in #morocco. I woke up here this morning and can’t wait to take a long walk on the #beach before heading off on tour again into the #mountains and #desert
One of the things I love most about #morocco ? The #food!! Always fresh, always healthy, lots of geges, nicely spiced and never out of a can, packet or box! #instagood #instafood #foodporn #foodiesofinstagram #foodie #tajine #crgetables #healthy #sogood #goodforyou #justeatit #eatwell #goodfood #moroccanfood
A fantastic 2 day hike in the high Atlas Mountains, Walking through villages, seeing sail life and enjoying spectacular views! I highly recommend hiking/trekking here and we have the best guide, Ibrahim! #beautifuldestinations #naturephotography #morocco #landscape #wanderlust #hikingadventures #camping #outdoors #naturelovers #nature #justdoit #hikingtrails #hikingphotography #hikingculture #hikingaddict #mountains #hikingislife
A moody Marrakech sunset after a short and strong dust storm passed through. I caught this image while drinking a date milkshake on the terrace of @zwinzwincafe #morocco #moroccotravel #maroc #marrakesh #marrakechmedina #sunset #sunsets #traveladdict #instatravel #beautifuldestinations
And travel makes us all a little more compassionate, understanding, cooperative, and smart. Keep rockin’, lady.