São Paulo is the largest city in South America and it is the perfect example of a cosmopolitan city that manages to be beautiful and modern without losing its authenticity….
8 Reasons Beyond Mardi Gras You Need to Visit New Orleans
New Orleans. What do you think of when you hear that city’s name? Is it Mardi Gras? Does your mind immediately conjure images of Bourbon Street? Do you think of parade…
Advice for Solo Female Travelers in Ethiopia: Some Do’s and Don’ts
While I was living and working in Morocco, I spontaneously booked tickets to Addis Ababa, determined to explore sub-Saharan Africa more. In my two weeks trouncing around Ethiopia with little…
How to Travel (Safely) to Rio de Janeiro as a Solo Woman
Solo travel is hugely popular for women! Mila Rojas shares her recent experiences traveling solo to Rio to offer tips for fellow travelers who might want to enjoy a similar…
Meet this Remarkable 70-Something Scuba Diver Traveling the World Solo
As a 70-something solo female traveler, Deborah Graves challenges preconceptions and stereotypes regularly. To top it off, she is certainly not your average leisure traveler taking the occasional vacation to…
Desert Rave for One: Solo Camping in Argentina
Solo camping in Argentina turned into quite the adventure for Anna Richards. She shares her experience plus plenty of advice if you want to strike out on your own grand…
[Media Planet] Beth Santos on Shifting the Safety Narrative for Solo Women Travelers
Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful, which specializes in empowering women to travel the world, talks about the focus on the perils of traveling solo for women, and why it’s important to move away from this talking point.
Tips for Women Traveling in Central Asia
I’m aware that as a woman, my experiences in Central Asia were different than my fellow male travelers. I decided to put together my thoughts to help you if you’re considering a trip to the region – and I asked other women travelers I know who’ve scaled the highest peaks and explored the cities and bazaars for their insights too. Together we’ve identified four main issues you might encounter as a woman traveling in Central Asia, and how to handle them in a culturally-conscious way.
#YoViajoSola: Pushing the Boundaries in Our Quito and Mexico City Chapters
Elizabeth Wright-Veintimilla of our Quito chapter and Pamela Garcia of our Mexico City chapter have been hosting events under the hashtag #YoViajoSola (meaning “I travel on my own”) over the last few months. What’s the significance of these events?
Finding Romance In Rome… Alone
Rather than cry into your parmesan-dusted spaghetti or completely avoid booking a trip to the Eternal City, there are a number of ways you can enjoy the romance of Rome without a partner hooked to your elbow.
[Travel Daily Media] Women travelling solo are truly “wanderful”
More women are heading out of their comfort zone and seek high-octane adventures that provide an opportunity to develop new skills and passions.
Here’s how you can support women in male-centric tourism economies
While traveling it can be easy to get swept up in adventure, tours, or checking off bucket list activities. Everything is fresh, exciting, and eye-opening. But when you step back…
Traveling Solo As a New Mom Was The Best Gift I Gave Myself
Three weeks ago I found myself crying in a bathroom stall at Boston Logan airport. In my hand was a passport and a ticket to Tel Aviv. I wasn’t fleeing…
Don’t Let Media Stereotypes Stop You from Traveling; Or, How I Found Love on a Layover in Mexico City
In early 2017, I began to look for flights to Colombia to visit a friend. From Toronto, you can grab a relatively short, direct flight to Bogota. But I noticed…
The Wanderful Woman’s Guide to Visiting India
Wanderful members are always asking us — and each other — about different travel destinations around the world. If you’re a member of our Wanderful Women Who Travel Facebook Group,…