8 Universal Laws of Female Travel
Why certain stuff always seems to happen to you
As a restless gal who travels like it’s her job (if only), I’ve noticed some amusing cosmic patterns over the years. Here are eight laws that seem to govern our womanly existence as we explore the world:
- THE LAW OF INOPPORTUNE PERIODS
Whenever biologically possible, your period shall deviate from its regularly scheduled cycle, starting early or late so it can better coincide with your surf camp / yoga retreat / Tahitian getaway.
My period LOVES to travel. I’ve had ’em start on airplanes, cruise ships, and without fail, during any outing that involves bikini attire. (The Google results for “is it safe to go diving near sharks while on your period?” are neither conclusive nor reassuring.)
2. THE LAW OF INOPPORTUNE TURBULENCE
When you’re on a flight of any duration that’s been completely smooth thus far — we’re talking a ride so steady that one could perform open heart surgery at 30,000 feet if the need arose — the minute you get up to pee — nay, the exact moment you begin peeing in that cramped closet they call a bathroom, a sudden gust of…
