Breaking Barriers: The Women Who Circled the Globe

Описание: For centuries, women were told that their place was at home. But these women chose a different path—one that took them around the world.

1️⃣ Nellie Bly – The First Woman to Travel Solo Around the World (1889–1890) 🏃‍♀🚢🚂
📌 Transport: Steamships, trains, horses, rickshaws
📌 Time: 72 days
📌 Who was she? A journalist inspired by Around the World in 80 Days who set out to beat the fictional record.
📌 Why is she famous? She proved that a woman could travel alone, safely, and even faster than Jules Verne’s hero.

2️⃣ Annie Londonderry – The First Woman to Cycle Around the World (1894–1895) 🚴‍♀
📌 Transport: Bicycle
📌 Time: 15 months
📌 Who was she? A Latvian immigrant and mother of three who set out to prove that a woman could do the impossible.
📌 Why is she famous? Her journey was part of a bet—she had to ride around the world and earn $5,000 along the way. She funded her trip by selling ads, working as a correspondent, and even dressing as a man for practicality.

3️⃣ Jerrie Mock – The First Woman to Fly Solo Around the World (1964) ✈
📌 Transport: Cessna 180 airplane
📌 Time: 29 days
📌 Who was she? A housewife and amateur pilot who wanted to prove that women could fly just as well as men.
📌 Why is she famous? She became the first woman to complete a solo around-the-world flight, covering 22,860 miles (36,789 km).

4️⃣ Jeanne Baret – The First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe (1766–1769) 🚢 (in disguise!)
📌 Transport: Sailing ship
📌 Time: 3 years
📌 Who was she? A French naturalist who disguised herself as a man to join an expedition.
📌 Why is she famous? She was the first woman to complete a circumnavigation, but her achievement remained hidden under male names for years.

These women didn’t just travel the world—they broke barriers and paved the way for future generations. 💪🌍