Jess Ainlay: Hi Beth, thank you for being here. How did you first get started as a traveler? Beth Santos: I studied abroad in Portugal in 2006. I am Portuguese-American, so I…
[XX, Will Travel] Travel Entrepreneurship with Beth Santos of Wanderful
Beth Santos is the founder and CEO of Wanderful, a global membership community of over 15,000 independent, adventurous women travelers. She is also the creator of the Women in Travel Summit, an…
[Boston Business Journal] The latest addition to Boston’s travel-tech scene, Wanderful caters to women
In addition to hosting travel-themed summits and networking events, the startup just launched a home-sharing network for its female members. Continue on to Boston Business Journal to read the entire…
[Built in Chicago] Tech roundup: Reports boost Chicago’s tech ecosystem, Wanderful gets into home sharing and more
Wanderful just launched a home sharing network Wanderful, a Chicago-based online community for women travelers around the world, just launched a home sharing network exclusively for its members. Founder Beth…
[VentureFizz] Wanderful: A Female-Only Travel Community Founded by a Devoted Traveler
“I absolutely am an avid traveler. I love Brazil,” says entrepreneur Beth Santos. “I’ve been to Rio a couple of times and it’s one of my favorite places in the…
[Lonely Planet] This site is offering women travellers a home sharing community around the world
Imagine a world where women can travel the world – and feel comfortable doing so. This is the mission women’s’ travel company Wanderful set out in 2009 when they started creating articles and…
[The Creative Imposter] Start a conversation, Beth Santos
“Why is my self-worth being so dependent on this other outside activity? Why am I letting someone else decide if I am a great entrepreneur or not. ” ~Beth Santos, on…
[Chicago Tribune] Travel for two: What to talk about before leaving town with a friend or partner
Two times, Dena Roche realized boyfriends were going to become breakups while traveling. The first time, her plus-one got jealous when someone pulled her onto the dance floor in Belize,…
[ChicagoInno] Wanderful Helps The Growing Number Of Female Travelers Find Their Way In The World
After graduating college with a degree in art history in 2008, Beth Santos was invited to volunteer on Sao Tome and Principe, an island country off the coast of Gabon…
[South China Morning Post] Seven essentials to safe, fun travel for the single woman
Ever more women are choosing to explore the world solo, something once deemed daring and dangerous. A recent Yahoo poll found 72 per cent of women prefer to wander abroad alone than…
[Destination Irvine] Kicking Around Town with Beth Santos
I feel like I won the lottery to spend a weekend with a celebrity – Beth Santos, Founder of Wanderful, a women travel blogger community, came to Irvine to check out…
[Break Into Travel Writing] Women in Travel Summit Founder Beth Santos from Wanderful
Today’s guest is the founder and CEO of Wanderful, a global network for adventurous, independent women travelers. Her goal is to encourage women to travel, to get involved in the…
[Greenheart Travel] How Travel Inspired Beth Santos to Create a “Wanderful” Community of Women
We were thrilled when Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful, agreed to share her insight on how traveling not only shapes us as people, but how it is an invaluable education…
[Starting Up Now] SunTalks: Featuring Beth Santos, Founder & CEO of Wanderful
Beth Santos is a dynamic, creative leader with a passion for international development, multiculturalism and community building. She is the founder and CEO of Wanderful (formally Go Girl Travel Network),…
[Yahoo! News] Explore Now: Practical Tips for the Solo Female Traveler
“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in…