As a Canadian volunteer, Karen Shaw spent one year in West Africa's oil capital - Nigeria. Friends and family dubbed her as brave and strong, but in the misty rainforest in southeastern Nigeria, it's the female farmers of Obudu that prove to be the real heroes.
Like with so many other things, the most famous travelers all tend to be men. Lucy Corne points out that there have been some amazing female travelers who deserve credit and attention as well.
As a Canadian volunteer, Karen Shaw spent one year in West Africa's oil capital - Nigeria. Friends and family dubbed her as brave and strong, but in the misty rainforest in southeastern Nigeria, it's the female farmers of Obudu that prove to be the real heroes. 
Like with so many other things, the most famous travelers all tend to be men. Lucy Corne points out that there have been some amazing female travelers who deserve credit and attention as well. 