Before you explore any of the National Parks in the USA, please read this: How to Practice Allyship to Native & Indigenous Peoples When We Travel. Reflect on the history…
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…
The Ultimate London Christmas Lights Walking Tour (COVID-friendly edition)
Let’s take a London Christmas lights walking tour together! Wanderful’s London Chapter Director Kristen Mankosa guides us on a 90-minute stroll through the city and its holiday celebrations. A Christmas…
The Best Day Hikes in Patagonia You Absolutely Cannot Miss
Anna Richards shares her top day hikes in Patagonia after extensive travels in the region. And no, Torres del Paine isn’t on the list! With my sleeping bag zipped right…
Adventure Travel for Women: 20+ Awesome Tips from Outdoors Experts
Adventure travel for women can be empowering, liberating, and exhilirating! Get all the tips you need from our outdoor travel experts on hiking, backpacking, camping, glamping, and more. Getting outdoors…
The St Magnus Way in Scotland: A Pilgrimage of Time and Reflection
The St Magnus Way is a 55-mile walking route in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. A pilgrimage can help you connect with nature and yourself in a safe, structured way….
Why There Has Never Been a Better Time to Walk the Camino De Santiago, Especially if You Are a Woman
When my partner asked me whether I would consider walking the Camino de Santiago with him, I said yes straight away. Despite my quick and certain response, what I actually…
This Woman is Hitchhiking Her Way Solo Around the Entire Globe
When the waitress crushed the fish’s head open with a spoon, Kristin Addis thought she’d have to politely eat brains. Rather, the Chinese woman dug out a sword-shaped bone, cleaned…
The Tongass Needs Travelers, Before It’s Too Late
Imagine there’s no Internet. No cell service. No sounds of traffic or other human noise. Instead, there’s a lake. Water so still it holds the sun on its surface. An…
Why You Should Never Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu…When You Can Hike Salkantay
Hop on to Instagram, Facebook, or Tinder, and you’re likely to find a snap of a friend or suitor smiling over the hills of Machu Picchu. You know the one:…
The Girl’s Guide to Hiking for First-Timers
Summer is in full bloom (in the Northern Hemisphere at least!), providing great weather for you to get out and try out those outdoor sports you’ve always been eying. Want…
Women Moving Mountains with WHOA
What happens when 28 women from 9 countries get together to climb a mountain? Mountains are moved! On March 8, International Women’s Day, I summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro with 27 other…
A Walk on the Wild Side in New Zealand
New Zealand often lives in the shadow of Australia, but it is a must-see country for trekkers, backpackers, and urban lovers alike. It is also an amazingly diverse country that…
Walk Before You Climb
Rule number one of backpacking around the world: don’t bring too much stuff. Much easier said than done when you’re faced with leaving a hard-won closet behind! When my husband,…
4 Tips for Traveling in Ecuador
Money Did you know that the currency used in Ecuador is the US Dollar? It makes it very convenient for traveling. So don’t worry about getting confused with exchange rates….