Building Bridges by Misba Khan

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 we are taking a closer look at Tough Women Adventure Stories: Stories of Grit, Courage and Determination an anthology edited by Jenny Tough. The adventurers in this collection are all fearless, intelligent, compassionate and curious about the world – and they all happen to be female. From endurance obstacle races to arctic expeditions, from mountain climbing to wingsuit flying, from horse trekking to swimming the English Channel, they have set the bar high for what women are capable of.

Here we have a story from the book Building Bridges by Misba Khan:

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Be More Adventuress this International Women’s Day

Whether it’s exploring new territories, sailing around the world, cycling across continents, or immersing themselves in a different culture, we’ve been seriously inspired by the women writers whose books have graced our shelves.

And it’s not just the writers. Since opening in 1853 we have heard some amazing stories of the adventures our female customers have been on. We even have a letter from Florence Nightingale thanking Stanfords for a mounted map. Continue reading Be More Adventuress this International Women’s Day