Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness…. — Mark Twain I’ve seen this quote everywhere, but it has never felt very convincing to me. As most of the West…
From Filming to Interacting with Law Enforcement: How to Stay Safe at a Protest Abroad or at Home
We’ve talked about what to do when you go to a demonstration, but sometimes, even if you plan carefully, not everything goes according to plan. By their very nature, political…
Powerful Women Need Powerful Spaces — That’s Why We Build Them
Who run the world? Image by Ashley Hufford/Women in Travel Summit by Wanderful. Many people ask why women need our own spaces, whether they’re physical spaces or online communities like…
Raise Your Voice: A Guide to Attending Protests Abroad
Photo by Delia Harrington Attending political events like protests and rallies has been one of the most enriching aspects of my life in travel. While this is partly due to…
Wanderful Women: Lesley Ames of BonViage
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business, or traveling the world? Imagine if you could find a way to do both! We were happy to talk with Lesley…
Guilt-Free Luxury Travel: 6 Ways to Indulge Without Regretting It Later
Seek out the locals. Image by Delia Harrington. For someone who prefers bucket showers to claw-foot bathtubs, I’ve managed to spend a surprising amount of time in posh restaurants and…
Empowered Voices: How You Can Respond to Street Harassment
Image courtesy by Flickr user Ted Eytan. Not only is April Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but last week was International Anti-Street Harassment Week. While street harassment has been around a long time,…
Breaking with Etiquette: How to Talk Politics While Travelling
Don’t be scared; discuss! Image courtesy of Delia Harrington. Polite society says we shouldn’t talk about religion, politics, or money. As someone who is fascinated by all three topics, I…
Applications Now Open: Help Lead Wanderful Boston!
Over here in Boston we are proud to be the second-ever city to host Wanderful Boston meetups, as well as the home of the second annual Women in Travel Summit!…
When Answers Are Hard to Find: Opening My Eyes to Ethics in Travel
We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the second cohort of the Go Girl Blogging Program! Stay tuned for new articles from new contributors. Don’t forget to tell them what…