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Global Issues

Being globally-minded means learning about the wide diversity of cultures, experiences, and opportunities for women around the world. This platform is for all women to share their unique stories and experiences as we each navigate the world at home and abroad.

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How to Travel Out of State to Get an Abortion

  • Posted byby Ariel Goldberg
  • June 25, 2022
  • 10 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Editor’s note: While Wanderful supports our collective right to bodily autonomy, our readers’ safety is our priority. This includes safeguarding your internet activity from those who may wish to use…

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    • Health & Wellness

Why Abortion Rights Should Matter to Travelers

  • Posted byby Beth Santos
  • June 24, 2022
  • 3 minute read
  • 2 Comments

I was 30 when I became pregnant with my first daughter, Nora.  I always knew I wanted to be a mom. Watching my body morph throughout pregnancy, and using my…

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I Had an Abortion Abroad and I Have No Regrets

  • Posted byby Alice
  • June 22, 2022
  • 4 minute read
  • 2 Comments

Nine years ago, I had an abortion in Cambodia. Today, I still have no regrets. We begin with a bowl of noodles. I’m halfway through motorcycling the 1,864 curves of…

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The Full Speech: Godmother Beth Santos at Azamara Onward Christening

  • Posted byby Wanderful Team
  • May 5, 2022
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Read the full speech from our founder and CEO, Beth Santos, godmother of the Azamara Onward

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A Message About Ukraine

  • Posted byby Beth Santos
  • February 26, 2022
  • 3 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Our Wanderful statement on Ukraine and how you can get involved.

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Support These 21 Women-Focused Non-Profits Around The World

  • Posted byby Wanderful Team
  • November 29, 2021
  • 7 minute read
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At Wanderful, our mission is to make travel better for ALL women. As travelers, we support each other through our global membership network, offering advice, travel tips, and a friendly…

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Don’t Skip These Powerful Books from Wanderful’s Anti-Racism Reading Club

  • Posted byby Wanderful Team
  • October 25, 2021
  • 5 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Wanderful’s Anti-Racism Reading Club was a community-led reading and discussion circle for our Wanderful community to be better informed and educated on issues around anti-racism, white supremacy, and racial justice. …

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Want to Be a More Conscious Traveler? Get These Books Right Now

  • Posted byby Wanderful Team
  • October 11, 2021
  • 9 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Wanderful’s Conscious Traveler Reading Club is a community-led reading and discussion circle for our Wanderful members to be better informed and educated on how to be a more conscious traveler. …

Laurita Tellado poses in her wheelchair in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome on a clear, sunny day
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Access Granted: 6 Tips for Travelers with Disabilities

  • Posted byby Laurita Tellado
  • August 30, 2021
  • 7 minute read
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“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.”  Shirley Chisholm Having been born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, I grew up always feeling…

Amina Mohamed of Cameras for Girls with several of her students in Uganda
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    • Global Issues

Why Creating a Philanthropic Business in the Travel Industry Is More Important Than Ever

  • Posted byby Amina Mohamed
  • August 9, 2021
  • 10 minute read
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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 —…

The team of Proyecto Florecer in Colombia
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This Inspirational Community Project In Medellin Allows Women To Flourish

  • Posted byby Helene Doetsch
  • July 12, 2021
  • 5 minute read
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Being a woman in Colombia is not easy. In 2020 alone, 630 women were killed because of their gender. Mothers face violence by their family members, young women have difficulties…

Beth Santos of Wanderful standing in a mosque in Istanbul wearing a headscarf
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Why That List of Safest Places to Travel For Women Is Problematic

  • Posted byby Beth Santos
  • May 10, 2021
  • 6 minute read
  • 3 Comments

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…

View of the Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort along the coast in Mexico on a bright sunny day | Ethical concerns of all-inclusives on Wanderful
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Ethical Concerns for All-Inclusive Resorts (& What Happened When I Stayed at One)

  • Posted byby Chel Rogerson
  • April 19, 2021
  • 5 minute read
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As we celebrate Earth Day and consider what it means to return to travel, it’s important to delve deeper into how the industry impacts local communities and the environment. Contributor…

Menstrual hygiene management program in Uganda Just a Drop
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How One Woman Championed Responsible Tourism & Created “Just a Drop”

  • Posted byby Fiona Jeffery
  • March 30, 2021
  • 5 minute read
  • 1 Comment

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…

Photographer Céu Albuquerque standing in the middle of a city street with camera gear draped around her
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Meet the Brazilian Photographer Advocating for Women via Nude Photography

  • Posted byby Helene Doetsch
  • March 17, 2021
  • 6 minute read
  • 1 Comment

While in Salvador, Brazil, Helene Dötsch met photographer Céu Albuquerque.  Joining the photographer for one of her sessions, she discovered how Céu helps women and non-binary people all over Brazil…

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