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Why Abortion Rights Should Matter to Travelers
I was 30 when I became pregnant with my first daughter, Nora. I always knew I wanted to be a mom. Watching my body morph throughout pregnancy, and using my…
I Had an Abortion Abroad and I Have No Regrets
Nine years ago, I had an abortion in Cambodia. Today, I still have no regrets. We begin with a bowl of noodles. I’m halfway through motorcycling the 1,864 curves of…
26 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Travelers: Made for Women by Women
By now, we all know that traveling leaves a huge carbon footprint and that we need to make sustainable choices to mitigate our negative impact. Sustainable travel can no longer…
Falling in Love with Walks and Becoming a Flâneuse
“Walking is mapping with your feet.” Lauren Elkin, author of Flâneuse If there’s one thing I’ve grown to appreciate most over the past year — besides health, family, and FaceTime…
How Using a Diva Cup Saved My Outdoor Adventure
I was preparing for my third international trip when the thought occurred to me: I will be in a foreign country for an entire month — not the one or…
2020 Best Gifts for Women Who Love Travel
This year has been a challenge in so many ways. It’s time to treat ourselves and each other to some self-care and inspired, unique gifts! If you’re a woman who…
Traveling on Your Period: Tips to Feel Prepared
Traveling on your period can cause more than just cramps — it’s downright stressful! These tips from Samantha Weiss will help you prepare for anything so you can confidently travel…
Using Mindful Yoga to Replace Mindless Habits
Mindful yoga can be a helpful practice at all times, whether you’re traveling or at home. Mina Phillips found that yoga helped her connect with like-minded people to continue her…
Travel Bloggers with Endometriosis Share Their Stories
We can’t travel right now. But that doesn’t mean we can’t read about travel or support women travel creators. Sarah Bence shares her own challenges of traveling with endometriosis, alongside…
Travel Fitness Starts at Home: Tips From a Professional Trainer
Travel fitness and exercise options can help you whether you’re on the road or at home preparing for your next big trip. Certified personal trainer and health coach Becki Rupp…
Gluten-Free Travel Tips: 5 Things to Do Before You Go
Gluten-free travel can be an extra challenge, but it shouldn’t stop you from venturing out into the world! Sarah Bence has been traveling gluten-free for years. She has great advice…
Is Travel a Form of Therapy?
So what is travel therapy and how do you know if it’s right for you? Travel therapy is rooted in the idea that travel offers both internal and external exploration.
A Journey Through Travel – Traveling with a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
This month, in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, Wanderful is proud to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The following blog is written by Betty, an advisor for the Alzheimer’s Association’s National Early Stage Advisory Group, and her travel companion and long-time friend, Renee.Â
Navigating Travel With Dementia As A Caregiver
Within the United States alone, over 5.8 million people are living with dementia. That is 5.8 million people with hopes, dreams, passions, and hobbies – many of whom love to travel. So naturally, many of these people will want (or need) to travel in a given year. But how do they navigate this while living with dementia? And as caregivers, how can we enable our loved ones with dementia to travel… without risking their safety?