During a period of civil unrest and violence in Nicaragua, a local eco-hotel is offering Skype Spanish lessons to support its local teachers.
Travel Crushed My Self-Esteem Before It Ever Taught Me Self-Love
“Hola! Hey! Hey! I love you!” I didn’t even bother turning around to acknowledge the comment. Though my friend and I had only walked a short distance from our house,…
It’s Time to Thank the People in the Travel Industry Who Make Your Adventures Possible
Go-getter language is finally starting to dominate the discussion around women’s travel. And for good reason. Women make 80% of all travel decisions, and data collected in 2015 shows that…
It’s an Opportunity for Philanthropy AND Adventure: Spark Ventures and Wanderful in Nicaragua
Wanderful supports meaningful travel. If you’re engaging in meaningful travel, you know it brings you closer to realities around the world and closer to yourself and your purpose by coming…
When I Was Assaulted Abroad, Here Are the Steps I Took to Heal Myself
Trigger Warning: Assault As non-male travelers, we live uniquely gendered experiences. No matter where we are, women’s safety is an ever-relevant topic. Thanks to technology, we are more connected to…
What I Learned About Empowering Girls from Girls Themselves
When I think of girls’ empowerment, these images come to mind: Girls’ hands flying in the air during class to ask questions Girls learning that if they were boys, they…
Sound Travels: What Does Nicaragua Sound Like?
Sound travels. Whether we travel abroad or stay at home, they orient us in time and place. As a Peace Corps Volunteer living without the distractions of Internet in my house,…
Want to Travel to Nicaragua? Now You Can!
We are SO excited to announce our partnership with Spark Ventures to travel to Nicaragua! You may remember Spark Ventures as a non-profit partner at our very first Women in Travel Summit…
Past Journeys: Interview with a Female Traveler Before the Days of Facebook
Barbara Bergin’s travels to India in 1974. Image courtesy of Barbara Bergin. “You should focus on your career instead of wasting money on traveling,” my dad has told me. As…
What Is Authentic Travel? An Experience in Nicaragua
Arriving in Bluefields by air for an English Teacher Conference! Images courtesy of Char Stoever. What counts as ‘authentic’ travel to you? Last week Kristen posted this question on Wanderful’s facebook…
Can’t Surf? No Problem! 10 Reasons to Visit Soma Surf Resort in Nicaragua
Jack and Jill, Soma’s Thunder Puppies, waiting for a cuddle session at the infinity pool. Image courtesy of Char Stoever. Nicaragua: the land of lakes and volcanoes. It’s as small…
Peace Corps Breakdown: Why More Vulnerable Travelers Should Speak Up About Mental Health
When you feel like running, slow down for your own sake. Image by Flickr user Thomas Leuthard. “Hi…I’d like to see if I could…take a mental health day…” …I said,…
Forgive the Little Things: My Journey to Confront the Uncomfortable
There’s a lot of discomfort in the world, but it’s not all bad. Image by Flickr user Rocky Lubbers. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the third cohort…
Exploring Nicaragua: From Honey to Rum
Sweet-as-can-be fresh honeycomb in the afternoon Photo courtesy of Finn Moss White-Thompson. When the post-holiday winter blues settle in, I start daydreaming of warmer climes, typically with a soft and sunny “California Dreamin’”…
Volcano Trekking in Nicaragua for Daredevil Go Girls
The average commute of a tour guide in Nicaragua. Image courtesy of Paige Trubatch. This time last year I was giddy with anticipation and nerves as I packed my bags to live…