Wanderful’s Conscious Traveler Reading Club is a community-led reading and discussion circle for our Wanderful members to be better informed and educated on how to be a more conscious traveler. …
Why Creating a Philanthropic Business in the Travel Industry Is More Important Than Ever
When I set out to build my business in the travel industry, I knew there had to be a philanthropic approach. Going back as far as I can remember —…
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…
Why That List of Safest Places to Travel For Women Is Problematic
So, where should we all travel when the world opens up? If you’re like me, you’re thinking about that bucket list adventure — that epic vacation you’re going to take…
Travel is a Political Act
In 2006 and 2007 I lived abroad in Coimbra, Portugal. Those days were filled with morning espressos by the riverside, afternoons studying Portuguese Manueline-style architecture and late nights listening to…
Travel Books for Kids to Help Inspire Wanderlust
These travel books for kids will encourage curiosity and appreciation for other places and cultures. Inspire wanderlust in your kids with these suggestions from children’s librarian, Margo Tanenbaum. The Summer…
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…
Travel Love Stories for Wandering Souls
Travel love stories have become a cliché for women who venture out into the world. But there are all varieties of a love story that can intertwine with travel. It’s…
The Many Roads to Freedom: The Women Living the #VanLife
What if we could live our whole lives with the freedom a road trip affords us? A growing number of women are doing just that — shedding their homes, mortgages, and traditional jobs for a full-time life of the open road. These are the bold women living the #vanlife.
How to Set Yourself Up for Travel Journaling Success
Travel journaling is the ideal way to preserve your travel memories. Get tips and insights from Dr. Cate Brubaker, an author, entrepreneur, and part-time nomad. Has this ever happened to…
How to Make Going Home One of the Best Parts of Going Abroad
As the plane made its final approach, my eyes filled with tears and a lump formed in my throat. I took a deep breath and reminded myself that I could…
The 2018 Wanderful Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for gifts for the women in your life who love travel? Look no further! We have our annual travel gift guide full of presents recommended and vetted by the…
2017 Holiday Gift Guide – Best Gifts for Women Who Travel
Looking for a gift for your favorite woman traveler? The Wanderful community has you covered with these top gifts of 2017.
Visiting a Mosque Embarrassed Me, but Not for the Reason You Might Think
I step into Sultan Ahmet Mosque, head covered, shirt sleeves and pant legs the required length for my gender, just one more tourist visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and…
Think Twice Before Saying You Want to See Cuba “Before It Changes.” Change Is Exactly What Cuban People Want.
I was standing outside of Havana’s Hotel Inglaterra when an American tour guide boarded his bus and declared, “Folks, all of this will change! The US Embassy’s reopened, and the…