Wanderful is well known for being an international community of travel-loving women, but it also touts a massive group of travel creators. From journalists to influencers to bloggers to videographers,…
12 Woman-Owned Businesses to Visit in Norfolk, Virginia
If the only thing that springs to mind when you think about Norfolk, Virginia, is its massive naval base, you have a lot of surprises awaiting you. This small town…
Strange Cravings: 3 Tips for Cooking and Eating When Traveling (or When You Wish You Were!)
Enjoying Indian food with the Wanderful ladies of WITS 2014. Image courtesy of Leanna Johnson. Have you ever noticed that your palate is like a map? It’s a great way…
What to Do in the Finger Lakes: Elmira’s Mark Twain
For the bookish. Image by Kayti Burt. Looking for a low-key, culture-rich locale to escape the hustle and bustle of your daily life? The Finger Lakes region of New York might be…
When Art and Delicious Delicacies Collide: Liquid Art House in Boston
Stay for the mouthwatering food and art. Image by Mona Hines. By Jeannine Henderson Liquid Art House, Boston – a feast for the eyes and the stomach. The ladies of the…
A Springtime Staycation in Warwick, NY: Get Your Fill of Drinks, Eats, and Warm-Weather Memories
Sometimes a travel experience can be found in your own backyard. Image by Jesse Szabad. Spring is finally upon us! This time of year brings me great joy as I…
A Taste of Tarantula: Why Eating Insects Might Be the Next Big Thing
Bugs are the future. Image by Sammi Lim. My mouth turns dry as the waiter lays out our spread; ironic, considering what lies before us is deemed a right royal…
Thick and Thin: A Foray Into Europe’s Slimmest Country
Everyone loves good food, no matter their size. Image courtesy of Andrew Smith. I was a bit nervous about my trip to Paris. Not only is France known for having the…
5 Reasons Why Meal Sharing Is a Traveler’s Best Friend
Do you like food and new friends? Then you’ll love this. Image courtesy of Beth Santos. If you haven’t heard about Meal Sharing, get ready to meet your new favorite…
Real Life vs. Travel Movies : One Go Girl’s Comparisons of 3 Scenarios
Follow me into a travel movie! Image by Flickr user Leo Hidalgo. I spent most of my teens living vicariously through travel movies. So when I did finally graduate to…
Paris Less Traveled: 4 Alternatives to the Mona Lisa and the Moulin Rouge
The City of Love… and plenty of alternatives. Image by Sammi Lim. Paris. Few cities have been so romanticized as the capital of France. Two months ago I sojourned to the…
“Just One?”: 3 Simple Ways Restaurants Can Welcome Solo Diners
Eating alone takes courage. Image by Flickr user Jim Pennucci. For solo travelers, eating out alone may be second nature, but there is often something (additionally) uncomfortable about eating out…
Love in the Marina
Gram flour, rice flour, salt, pepper, and a little water to bind. Shakunthala uses one hand to pull back her windswept hair and the other to mix the ingredients. She…
“All Mushrooms Are Edible…”
A duo of wild mushrooms from the Vosges mountains in eastern France. Photo by Erin Brown. Nothing compares to the thrill of taking your life into your own hands, especially…
NYC to Charleston in Breakfasts
The beautiful courtyard of 82 Queen. All of the photo credits go to Will Xiong, unless stated otherwise. I had some of the best breakfasts on a road trip in…