So, what’s it like going on Intrepid Travel’s Peru Women’s Expedition? Well, the first words that come to mind are empowering, challenging, breathtaking, soul-fulfilling, and absolutely joyful. Focusing on women-founded…
The One Question That Changed How I Travel
In a child’s room, I stared at one of those primary-colored toy workbenches. Its pegboard was painted with outlines of where the plastic tools go, to show what’s missing and…
Meet the Women of Ccaccaccollo, Peru, Who Are Preserving Their Culture
Do you try to support women-owned businesses and organizations when you travel? Check out this opportunity for your next trip to Peru! The Women’s Weaving Cooperative near Cusco, Peru, is…
I Almost Went Into Anaphylactic Shock on a Beach in Peru. What Will You Do if You Have a Travel Emergency?
There I was, sitting on the beach in Huanchaco, the small surf town in the north of Peru where I was staying for two weeks. Despite it being a grey…
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:…
Bucket List Travel Experiences That Won’t Break the Bank
“What would you do if you won the lottery?” Ask anyone this question, and travel more will likely be high on the list. And usually, we’re not talking about just…
Travel Cafe with a Twist!
Can you remember a time when you traveled without a digital camera or social media? Ine Van Der Stock gave a wonderful presentation to Wanderful Chicago during our Travel Cafe…
Introducing…Wanderful’s first TRIPS!
Wanderful is so excited to announce the launch of our first two TRIPS for women travelers this year! Join us this year for amazing travel experiences with some new girlfriends or save up…
Fall Festivals Worldwide: Discover 5 Cultural Celebrations
Pick a pumpkin or dance with el diablo! Image by Flickr user Susan Sermoneta. The fall is always a great time to travel. The change in seasons usually means fewer crowds,…
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,…
Take a Hike! Tips for Surviving the Inca Trail
Spectacular views, rich regional history, the lingering mystery around the “lost” city of the Incas*, who could resist a visit to Machu Picchu? But planning such a trip? Almost as…
Astrid y Gaston
With my beau’s wallet safely back in hand and our year anniversary falling the day before the end of our three week trip to Peru, we decided to splurge. Being…
Three Places You Need to Visit in Peru
It has been nearly two months since we left Peru, but my beau and I are still a-buzz about the experiences and fun we had there. Whenever we see family…
Huacachina
We took a Cruz del Sur bus to Ica, a city four hours (or in Peruvian bus terms, the length of a dubbed GI Joe and a bad comedy movie)…
Lost City
Finally getting used to the shared cab program of Peru, my beau and I voluntarily climbed into a van on the side of the highway with 6 other strangers (three…