My first long-distance train trip was a bit of a surreal experience. Headed from Avignon to Paris, the TGV (high-speed train) was the best combination of a fast and affordable…
We Are Not Alone: Introducing the Global Ambassador Program
Sharing experiences. Becoming global citizens. Meeting new people. Helping one another travel the world. These are all reasons why we have joined the Wanderful community — to be a part…
Are You Wanderful? 9 Travel Posts That Defined Our Community in 2015
There’s no denying that we published a ton of great content in 2015. We heard from the fresh voices of members of our Blogging Program, and we heard from veteran bloggers. We…
That Time I Was Almost Kicked Off an Airplane for Being Fat
If you’ve seen any of my photos on Instagram, you may think that my travel life is a scrapbook of always-perfect experiences. That’s not entirely true. No one wants to hear about…
Anti-Racism 2016: We Can Do Better
When Twitter user @Laura_GlobalEd suggested a few months ago that I do a follow-up to my 2013 piece on cultural appropriation, it took me a while to get going. @sheswanderful…
#BlogSchool Enrollment Now Open!
Being a travel blogger is so, so much more than writing great articles. You have to be a master negotiator, a social saveur, a marketing maven. You have to be…
From Filming to Interacting with Law Enforcement: How to Stay Safe at a Protest Abroad or at Home
We’ve talked about what to do when you go to a demonstration, but sometimes, even if you plan carefully, not everything goes according to plan. By their very nature, political…
Know Before You Go: Travel in a Time of Terrorism
The attacks that took place in Paris on November 13th have left the world reeling, and I know I speak on behalf of the entire Wanderful community when I say…