A message to our Wanderful community: When we travel, we immerse ourselves in the worlds of other people. If we’re lucky, those moments of immersion change us for the better….
I Had to Leave Germany to Be Considered German
Being the child of immigrants can complicate your sense of place and identity. Zainab Ali explores her identity in relation to the places she has lived and where her roots…
20+ Sustainability Influencers Leading the Way in Travel
Sustainability influencers are teaching us all how to be better travelers and better caretakers of the Earth. From Instagram to blogs to videos, these women travel creators are leading the…
Sustainable Tourism Practices to Be a Better Traveler
Sustainable tourism practices help travelers minimize their negative impact while maximizing the positive. Abbie Synan offers simple tips for more sustainable travel. Now that travel has come to a temporary…
Three Lessons I Learned from a Moroccan Feminist
Editor’s note: Our travels and interactions with people around the world affect our understanding of important issues. Learning about feminism through a different lens taught Imogen Kars invaluable lessons. Can…
This Women’s Group in India is Breaking Down Barriers
Abbie Synan recently joined the Purposeful Nomad and Wanderful trip to India, where she learned about the Sambhali Trust. Find out about their work and how they’re empowering women in…
Broadening the Skies: How Norwegian Air is Making Travel Better for All of Us
What would a low-fare long-haul flight actually feel like (or to put in more direct terms, would it be bearable)? And is it really making air travel better? Wanderful’s CEO and Founder Beth Santos takes you aboard!
How to Travel as a Same-Sex Interracial Couple
After getting married in 2017, my wife and I started to travel. And in our travels, we’ve come across a few challenges unique to us as an interracial, same-sex couple. Will we be safe? Do we need to be more conscious of our PDA? Can we present ourselves as married? While we haven’t let those challenges stop us from exploring, I’ve gathered a few tips that hopefully will help you along your own journeys!
The Dissonance of Existing as Taiwanese in America and American in Taiwan
He approached me on the MRT, the train system in Taipei. It was my first summer back after a year of college in the U.S., and I was completing an…
Fearless Black Girl Ep #3: Jamaica and Good Vibes
Episode 3 of Fearless Black Girl takes us to Jamaica, where Priscilla and Christina both bring their moms along for a retreat. Join them as they explore the vivacious island…
It’s Not Just Black and White: An African-American Woman’s Adventures in Denmark
I’m going to be completely honest with you; before I met the Danish boy that would soon become my partner, I had little knowledge of the quaint, chilly country of…
Here’s how you can support women in male-centric tourism economies
While traveling it can be easy to get swept up in adventure, tours, or checking off bucket list activities. Everything is fresh, exciting, and eye-opening. But when you step back…
A South Indian lesson in loving my in-laws
My in-laws and I had a contentious beginning. For weeks after my husband and I announced our engagement, Varghese’s family resisted. They refused to meet me (What was the point?…
Being a Fearless Black Girl in Spain
Priscilla Peete noticed a lack of women of color in the travel industry and decided to do something about it. She launched Fearless Black Girl to bring more visibility to the…
Why We Should Ditch the Traveler vs Tourist Labels and Stop Travel Shaming
Lately, the travel world has been abuzz with countless opinions on what makes someone a “traveler” and how to know if you’re simply a “tourist.” Don’t believe me? Just search…