Book lovers rejoice! These dreamy bookshops around the world will inspire your future travels. Plus, enjoy locally-inspired reads in each location. I once took a Kindle backpacking in an attempt…
Visit Shinjuku Nichome in Tokyo: The World’s Highest Concentration of LGBTQ-Friendly Bars
Visit Shinjuku Nichome on your trip to Tokyo for a fun night out! Learn more about the important history of this popular neighborhood, plus get recommendations for places women travelers…
Reasons to Study Abroad for a Master’s Degree
There are countless reasons to study abroad for a master’s degree, or for any educational opportunity. Crossing borders to exchange ideas, research, and connections is essential to a globally-minded community….
This Women’s Group in India is Breaking Down Barriers
Abbie Synan recently joined the Purposeful Nomad and Wanderful trip to India, where she learned about the Sambhali Trust. Find out about their work and how they’re empowering women in…
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.
A South Indian lesson in loving my in-laws
My in-laws and I had a contentious beginning. For weeks after my husband and I announced our engagement, Varghese’s family resisted. They refused to meet me (What was the point?…
A Princess, a Politician, a Designer and a Farmer: Four Women on the New Bhutan
It’s not everyday that you sit down with a local woman in Bhutan. It’s not because we don’t want to. In its tourism industry, Bhutan is truly unique. Many travelers…
Trekking in Bhutan: How a Challenging Journey Became An Epic Adventure
Anubha trekked for days to the Royal Highlander Festival in Laya, Bhutan. This treacherous journey would become one of the most epic memories of her life.
Travel to Bhutan: What to Know Before You Go
Planning to travel to Bhutan? Here’s how to travel to the country known as much for its Gross National Happiness as for its mountainous ranges.
The “Invisible Boundaries” Between Indian Women and Travel
I’m an Indian woman. I’m also a traveler. And although I haven’t traveled as much as I would like to, I have managed to get out and see a bit…
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,…
The Queer Woman’s Guide to Visiting Russia
Once upon a time, there were two tall, blonde Dutch girls with a big dream: to travel the world together. Not only did these girls share a friendship, but they…
This Family’s Exquisite Eco Paradise Is Growing a Filipino Island’s Economy, and You Can Stay There
Earlier this year, my boyfriend and I traveled to Bohol, one of the Philippines’ 7,000+ islands and a common tourist destination because of the famous Chocolate Hills. I booked our…
Curls in Denial: How to Care for Kinky Hair Abroad
I joined the natural movement by accident. On my first trip out of North America I was thrown into taking care of my curly hair. It was 2011 and Seoul,…
Why Every Woman Needs to Travel Solo to Japan
I discovered a beautiful irony while traveling alone through Japan in late 2015. Despite the country’s reputation for innovation, robots, and the latest in everything high-tech, it’s the perfect place…