
Why this woman recreates the journeys of history's greatest female explorers
CNN
Elise Wortley follows in the footsteps of celebrated women explorers of the past century, wearing the clothes they once wore to help highlight their achievements despite the hardships and obstacles they faced.
(CNN) — Elise Wortley didn't set out to be an adventurer. After moving from the Essex countryside to busy London in 2017 when she was in her late 20s and being diagnosed with anxiety, she started going on walks as a way to calm her mind.
But her small steps gave way to unexpected adventures.

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