How do you get out of the blue? Image by Flickr user jessicahtam. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the third cohort of the Wanderful Blogging Program! Stay…
Ecotourism: How to Choose an Ethical Eco-Tour Company
Choosing an ethical eco-tour is important for any traveling girl. Image by Morgan Pettersson. Ecotourism is becoming a big trend with many travellers who want to decrease their environmental impact whilst experiencing authentic…
So…Where Are You From? The Global Identity of a Multicultural Kid
We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the third cohort of the Wanderful Blogging Program! Stay tuned for new articles from new contributors. Don’t forget to tell them what…
Breast Practices: Breastfeeding in Public
Nursing in public is controversial for some. Image by Pete unseth on Wikimedia Commons. Breastfeeding was one of my top priorities after I gave birth, and also one of the…
Forgive the Little Things: My Journey to Confront the Uncomfortable
There’s a lot of discomfort in the world, but it’s not all bad. Image by Flickr user Rocky Lubbers. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the third cohort…
Know Before You Go: Understanding a Place Before Making the Journey
Graves being dug at Mount Herzl in Israel for soldiers lost in the Gaza conflict. Image by Colleen Hagerty. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the third cohort…
Foreign Furry Friends: Animal Adoption Abroad
Just think of the cuddles! Image by Flickr user Sarah. I never thought it was a good idea to adopt a pet while living in Togo. I’m traveling once I…
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…
So Over Marco Polo: 3 Famous Female Adventurers
Woman and man: Both adventurers. Image courtesy of Flickr user SDASM Archives. Shackleton, Marco Polo, Sir Edmund Hillary. We are all familiar with the epic adventures and voyages of the XY…
When Rape Accusations Disappear: Wrongful Empowerment
Who should we be empowering? Image by Flickr user Katie Tegtmeyer. Over the past several months, the journalism world has been obsessed with the “A Rape on Campus” debacle from…
Inverted Beauty Standards: How I Learned to Love Fat
Turning beauty standards upside-down. Image by Flickr user Ray Dehler. The author, Julie Strupp, is a francophone American writer living in Togo, West Africa. She’s currently serving as a gender…
Able-Bodied No More: How to Appreciate Travel
Feet up, no travel. Image by Flickr user Ted Eytan. As Wanderful women, we’re very lucky. Most of us have had the opportunity to explore the world (or at least…
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,…
Anti-Travel: Why We Sometimes Feel Lazy, Exhausted, and Disinterested
Sometimes you just want to unpack and stay home. Image by Flickr user Wilerson S. Andrade. Travel wisdom is much like a selfie stick – it’s omnipresent and occasionally unnerving. It…
Whose Feminism Is It, Anyway?
SlutWalk Toronto aims to embrace sexuality as an aspect of empowered women. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. Those of you who have read my column before have probably figured out that I’m…