At empowered.travel, we celebrate fearless women who inspire us—shaping the future of adventure travel, exploration, and a healthier, more connected planet. Throughout history, women explorers, pioneers, and change-makers have defied expectations, broken barriers, and redefined the way we experience the world.
To kick off our series, I want to share a story about a woman who has profoundly inspired us—Sarah Marquis.
First of The Women Who Inspire Us: Sarah Marquis – Walking the World, One Step at a Time 🌍
For over 25 years, Sarah Marquis has ventured into the wild, walking thousands of miles across continents—from the Australian Outback to the Mongolian Steppes—alone, guided only by her instincts and deep respect for nature. Her journey is a testament to the power of slow travel, sustainability, and human connection with the earth.
I had the privilege of meeting Sarah in person, and I was deeply moved by her presence, her profound external attention, and her good, wild heart. She carries an energy that is both fierce and gentle, fully attuned to the world around her. The way she listens, observes, and moves through life is a lesson in itself—one of mindfulness, humility, and absolute dedication to the raw beauty of the earth.
What Makes Sarah Inspirational?
When I first met Sarah, she instinctively avoided crowded, noisy places. It wasn’t until a few days later that she revealed why—her senses were so finely tuned that she found loud environments overwhelming. She even shared that, during her expeditions, she could detect the scent of water from kilometers away. There’s a fire within Sarah, a quiet intensity that sets her apart. And for reasons I can’t quite explain, she has always felt like a sister to me.
Sarah’s story is not just about adventure; it’s about courage, resilience, and embracing the unknown. She teaches us that the path less traveled leads to the most profound self-discovery. Sarah has been recently nominated to the 21st Century Adventurer Award. She is the National Geographic Explorer and an author of 10 books.
Get to Know Sarah’s Incredible Work
Sarah’s instagram
Sarah’s website
Women Who Inspire: Stay tuned as we continue this series with two more extraordinary women:
🚀 Wanda Rutkiewicz – The legendary mountaineer who shattered records and redefined what it means to be fearless in the high-altitude world of Himalayan climbing. The first woman to summit K2 (the second highest and regarded as one of the most challenging amongst eight-thousanders).
🌿 Anna Pollock – A visionary in regenerative travel, shaping the future of tourism by putting sustainability, community, and well-being at the heart of every journey.
This is more than a tribute; it’s a movement. Let’s honor these incredible women who inspire us and… inspire more to step into the unknown. Share this post, tag an adventurer, and celebrate the power of fearless women! 💪✨
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