When driving down one of Rwanda’s mountain roads, winding through terraced green valleys, I would often see Rwandese women walking gracefully with lidded baskets atop their heads. These iconic baskets…
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.
Curls in Denial: How to Care for Kinky Hair Abroad
I joined the natural movement by accident. On my first trip out of North America I was thrown into taking care of my curly hair. It was 2011 and Seoul,…
Want to Score Killer Travel Deals? This Fearless Duo Will Show You How
Contrary to what many think, being a savvy, deal-scoring traveler is not a natural talent. It’s an acquired skill that comes from many, many years of travel experiences. It’s bred…
11 Irresistible Holiday Gifts for Women Travelers
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. It’s time to start making your gifting checklist for the women travelers in your life (which may or may not include…
How To Support Women-Owned Businesses When You Travel
“Disculpe, Tory. Por favor, sigue.” “Sorry, Tory. Please, continue.” Lilliana, the president of Posada Rural La Amistad, a women’s ecotourism association, places her phone face down on the wood table….
Chub Rub & Thigh Chafing: A Traveler’s Toolkit (I Tried It All, so You Don’t Have to)
Summer is coming. (At least in the northern hemisphere.) For a girl like me, summer means later nights, warmer weather, and a more immediate imperative to get out and see…
2015 Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Amazing Presents for Women Who Travel
It’s here again! For the fourth year in a row (Check out past guides here, here, and here.), we’re bringing you a curated list of awesome holiday gifts for women who…
Tailor-Made: How to Get Your Own, Custom Pagne Outfit
Health clinic employees celebrate Togolese Labor Day, May 1, with a set of matching pagne. Image by Winter Heath. Why Get a Tailored Article of Clothing? In big cities and…
Holiday Gift Guide 2015: 11 Wanderlust-Worthy Gifts for Travelers
Find the perfect present! Image by Flickr user mac9416. Picking out gifts can be tough, there’s no denying it. What do you get the friend who backpacks through Europe on…
5 Amazing Vintage Experiences Every Girl Should Have in Chicago
History is worth exploring! Image from Flickr Creative Commons, artist Mike Warot. Chicago might not be the first place that pops into your mind when you think ‘historical must-see cities.’…
Travel more, eat less junk food or say “sayonara” to cigarettes: what made it onto your New Years Resolution list this year?
So it’s January already, and once we’ve finished asking ourselves where the last 12 months have gone, we’re ready to make, stick to, and often break-our 2013 New Year’s Resolutions….