Great women of travelling - happy Women's Day!

Today, 8th of March, is the international women's day celebrated since the beginning of the 20th Century. The day's purpose is about the general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women. Started originally as Socialist political event to secure women's rights, nowadays the day is more about people, mostly men, expressing their love and caring towards women.

The rights of women have increased steadily throughout the history. To celebrate the day of women, we are going to list some of the famous travelling women who have stayed in the history books due to their achievements.

Amelia Earhart

In the age of 34 on May 20 1932 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. After a flight lasting for 14 hours and 56 minutes Amelia Earhart landed to Northern Irland and thus creating one of the important milestones in the history of women.

Junko Tabei

In May 16 1975 Junko Taibei became to first woman to climb the highes mountain in the world, the Mount Everest. She was chosen to a group of 15 women out of hundreds of applicants to become the first ones to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Laura Dekker

At the age of 16 Dutch teenager Laura Dekker became the youngest person to sail solo around the world. She started her journey on 21st August 2010, and reached her goal on 21st January 2012.

Felicity Aston

On 23 January 2012 Felicity Aston reached the Antarctica's Hercules Inlet and became the first woman to cross the Antarctica solo. The 33-year-old explorer passed the journey by skiing which took her 59 days.

Any other important woman travellers who should be mentioned? Tell us in the comments section!