There I was, sitting on the beach in Huanchaco, the small surf town in the north of Peru where I was staying for two weeks. Despite it being a grey…
The Psychology of Making Friends While Traveling, and Why They Last
With shaking hands, I carefully poked a loose Jenga block free from the tower that was now at eye level with me. Out came a sigh of relief. I felt…
I Spent My 20s as a Touring Musician; Here’s the Most Important Thing I Learned About Self-Care
The most frustrating statement uttered about my life in the music world usually happens right when I’ve just gotten back into town: “Oh my gosh, you just got back from…
This 5 Minute Yoga Practice Will Change the Way You Travel (Video!)
From being packed in like sardines on buses and planes to lifting suitcases that feel like they’re carrying rocks or sleeping on lumpy mattresses (or no mattress at all) —…
Chub Rub & Thigh Chafing: A Traveler’s Toolkit (I Tried It All, so You Don’t Have to)
Summer is coming. (At least in the northern hemisphere.) For a girl like me, summer means later nights, warmer weather, and a more immediate imperative to get out and see…
Can You Work Out and Travel? A Female Traveler’s Guide to Maintaining a Fitness Routine on the Road
Maintaining a fitness routine abroad is challenging. First, you’re probably tempted to try all of the dumplings, tiramisu, and margaritas while you travel. It’s normal for your weight to fluctuate…
10 Ways to Beat the Travel Blues When You’re Abroad
It has happened to the best of us. We’re out there, exploring a foreign land, and suddenly we’re sick of our travel mates, we get gloomy thoughts about having to…
Mental Health Is a Gendered Issue: Tell Us About It! #wanderfulbloggers
Mental health is often an invisible burden we carry when we travel. Image by Flickr user Barta IV. Mental health is a gendered issue. There, I’ve said it. In the…
Navigating the World and Your Cycle: Using a Menstrual Cup As a Fat and/or Queer Person
Wanderful bloggers have been writing about menstrual health and menstrual cups for as long as Wanderful has existed. Because they’re portable, environmentally friendly, and reusable, they’re generally seen as perfect for travel. But if you’re…
Stay Fresh On the Go! A Review of Squeeze Pod Ultra-Portable Natural Toiletries
Squeeze Pods are perfectly sized for a travel bag. Image by Ann Santori. I’m an organized traveler. When I travel, I have my routine . . . and my go-to…
Simple Steps to Stay Healthy While Traveling; No Ingredients Required!
Taking the time to slow down and check in while traveling keeps us healthy. Photo by Jill Robinson. Traveling can be taxing. Fortunately, there are simple steps we can take…
A Unique Cure for Homesickness: What DON’T You Miss About Home?
Some things are better where you are! Image from Pixabay. I’m not ashamed to confess it: I’m homesick. After living in West Africa for 20 months, the feeling has come…
Travel Confident, Travel Light: Creating a Carry-On Packing List
Make the most of your carry-on luggage with these minimalist packing tips. Image by Jill Robinson. For many of us Go Girl travelers, we’re in the midst of holiday and…
Thick and Thin: A Foray Into Europe’s Slimmest Country
Everyone loves good food, no matter their size. Image courtesy of Andrew Smith. I was a bit nervous about my trip to Paris. Not only is France known for having the…
How to Make a Cheap and Easy Winter Travel Tincture
Prepare for winter travel! Learn to make homemade tinctures. Image by Jill Robinson. Learning how to make a winter travel tincture has been on my to-do list ever since I…