Travel is an inherently political act; failing to recognize the colonization and theft of native lands has — for far too long — been the standard in the travel industry….
Meet the Woman Creating a Positive Social Media App to Inspire Travelers
Kristine Mascione is a keen traveler who saw the need for an alternative to the standard social media platforms prevalent today. She shares her story to encourage folks to seek…
The 2022 Bessie Awards: Travel Industry Awards for Women of Impact
Welcome to the premier travel industry awards for women! The finalists have been announced for the 4th annual Bessie Awards, hosted by Wanderful and the WITS Travel Creator + Brand…
Meet the Experts: Moon Travel Guide Editors Chat Guidebooks + Solo Travel
This conversation was hosted and written by our brand partner Moon Travel Guides. You can check out our brand partners or review our full disclosure for more information. Are guidebooks…
TikTok for Brands: 7 Surprising Insights for Working with Travel Influencers
I’ll admit it. I did not want to get on TikTok. Mostly because I was intimidated by it, but also because I just didn’t get its appeal. After being forced…
29 LGBTQ+ Travel Creators to Follow Right Now
These LGBTQ+ creators are crushing it with their travel content right now, and we are loving it. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration, personal insights and advice on traveling in…
Why Creating a Philanthropic Business in the Travel Industry Is More Important Than Ever
When I set out to build my business in the travel industry, I knew there had to be a philanthropic approach. Going back as far as I can remember —…
Heads-Up Creators! Focus Your SEO Efforts on User Experience in 2021
You see everyone talking about SEO, but what exactly is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and what’s the big deal about it? More importantly, how does that translate to more page…
Why That List of Safest Places to Travel For Women Is Problematic
So, where should we all travel when the world opens up? If you’re like me, you’re thinking about that bucket list adventure — that epic vacation you’re going to take…
30 Asian Women Travel Creators to Follow Right Now
Looking for inspiration? These 30 Asian women are creating travel content from stunning photography to award-winning books, articles, podcasts, and more. They are journalists, authors, writers, bloggers, photographers, videographers, keynote…
9 Influencer Marketing Lessons Learned From Working With the White House
In 2014, I was working for a nonprofit on a shoestring budget — at least when it came to marketing and PR. At the time, it was a brand most…
How One Woman Championed Responsible Tourism & Created “Just a Drop”
Wanderful is proud to partner with Just a Drop, an organization working at a grassroots level to support communities around the world with access to sustainable safe water solutions, sanitation…
12 Things the Travel Industry Can *Actually* Do to Support Women (Beyond Posting On Social Media)
Another day, another Women’s History Month. It seems every year this magical month comes around when I am asked to speak at events and hit the news circuits, make exciting…
Focus on These 3 Pillars to Be a Responsible Travel Writer
Our travel memories are a rich and diverse array of stories collected from the road. The afternoon spent watching sea lions sun themselves on the beach in the Galapagos Islands….
The Travel Industry Needs to Change. That’s Why We Work With Imperfect Companies
Let’s face it: The travel industry is deeply, massively imperfect. It can be wasteful and sometimes overly indulgent. It takes advantage of deeply embedded power dynamics and structures. It can…