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Travel writer Thomasina Tafur

Thomasina Tafur, a former FedEx Executive, now spends her time traveling, day trading, volunteering and writing. She caught the travel bug 30 years ago during her first visit to Japan. She has been to over 40 countries, has lived in Canada and Saudi Arabia, and is a fan of combining travel with volunteer work. You can learn more about her on LinkedIn.

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Articles by Thomasina Tafur

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My Time in the Kingdom

By Thomasina Tafur

I’m encouraged that real change for women is happening in Saudi Arabia. Women can now drive, attend sporting events, and go to the cinema, and the government has recently approved women to travel outside of the country without a male guardian’s approval.  

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