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Tag: safety

Yes, I’m Traveling Solo: Self-Defense as a Path to Freedom
Empowerment Self-Defense, Travel Advice

Yes, I’m Traveling Solo: Self-Defense as a Path to Freedom

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Toby 9 mins read

Developed over the past 50 years by female martial artists and violence prevention experts, ESD teaches a compelling mix of physical techniques and verbal strategies for deescalation and boundary setting. 

How Empowerment Self-Defense Can Improve Our Relationships
Empowerment Self-Defense, Transformation

How Empowerment Self-Defense Can Improve Our Relationships

September 1, 2023January 23, 2024 Toby 6 mins read

Empowerment self-defense provides choices and practical strategies — both verbal and physical — for dealing with risk, danger, or simple discomfort in ways that support safety and agency.

The Sacred Pause: from Dance to Self-Defense
Adventure, Empowerment Self-Defense

The Sacred Pause: from Dance to Self-Defense

June 2, 2023 Toby 4 mins read

One breath can change everything.

Boundary Skills 101 for Festivals—& Life
Central America, Empowerment Self-Defense, Transformation

Boundary Skills 101 for Festivals—& Life

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 Toby 7 mins read

6 tools for boundary setting and assertive communication. I hope they will empower your festival journey—and your day-to-day life!

Assertive Communication for Solo Female Travelers
Adventure, Culture, Empowerment Self-Defense

Assertive Communication for Solo Female Travelers

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Toby 6 mins read

Originally published on Roofnest. How to set boundaries and utilize assertive communication tools in any culture and any situation Stories of harassment and stalking for […]

Africa

“Don’t go to Morocco Alone.” And other Fear-mongering you should Ignore.

September 25, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 4 mins read

A rooftop terrace in Taghazout, Morocco. Me: “I’m thinking of going to Morocco.” Everyone: “Awesome! Just don’t go alone.” As you may have guessed, I […]

Adventure, Europe

Zen & the Motorcycle Passenger

September 17, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

Sorrento Coast,  Italy (Mom, you’ll want to skip this one.) The headlights of oncoming cars are a blur as we race down the center line […]

Culture, Middle East

Okay, Let’s Talk about Israel

May 2, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 8 mins read

View from Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv “If the Arabs didn’t kill me, my wife would.” Bloody hell. Did he just say that? After the split […]

Africa

Minibus Freedom: On Risk and Reward

February 2, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 4 mins read

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (well, kneel-up paddleboarding) in Smitswinkel Bay. “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t…” The sun beats down on my left […]

Africa, Culture

High Security

January 20, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

The view from my patio, Hout Bay, Cape Town. Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa “You need to watch that the gate closes to make […]

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