I discovered a beautiful irony while traveling alone through Japan in late 2015. Despite the country’s reputation for innovation, robots, and the latest in everything high-tech, it’s the perfect place…
The Ultimate First-Time Solo Travel Destination: Bilbao, Spain
Planning first-time solo travel abroad can be as exciting as it is anxiety-inducing. Gone is the perceived safety net of tackling an international adventure with a travel companion or two….
Bucket List Travel Experiences That Won’t Break the Bank
“What would you do if you won the lottery?” Ask anyone this question, and travel more will likely be high on the list. And usually, we’re not talking about just…
The Best City You’ve Never Heard of That’s Two Hours from Paris
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to maximize your adventures by looping in every last stop on any trip you take. Wanderful women want the most bang…
Your Essential 2016 Travel Bucket List from Members of the Wanderful Community
As members of a community of traveling women, it’s no surprise that the ladies who engage with Wanderful are ambitious when it comes to their adventures. So when I asked…
Make Iraq Your Next Destination? “Kurdistan Tour Guide” Might Just Convince You
When you’re daydreaming about your next journey abroad, it’s unlikely that Iraq is one of the destinations that comes to mind. And you certainly wouldn’t be alone in writing it off…
Why Visit Edmonton: National Geographic Isn’t the Only One That Loves It
Edmonton’s downtown core — Churchill Square. Image by Flickr user Kurt Bauschardt. When National Geographic named Edmonton one of its Best Summer Trips 2015, residents weren’t surprised. After all, they’re fiercely…
Add to Your Family Travel Bucket List: Thailand and Singapore
The stunning long boats of Krabi in the monsoon season. We had the whole beach to ourselves! Image by Nisbah Hussain. Think Thailand and Singapore, and you probably see yourself transported…
Know Before You Go: Jordan
Floating in the Dead Sea! Image by Colleen Hagerty. This month I decided to try something new and let you lovely Wanderful readers choose the focus of this column! Cathy…
Smith Rock: The modern day “Land Before Time”
Is Smith Rock the Land Before Time? With towers of ancient basalt, lime green moss and a gently flowing river, you might expect a dinosaur to peek around the corner at…
Why Should You Make Central Europe Your Next Destination?
You could get used to this. Image from Pixabay. After four months in Central Europe, I have come to appreciate that this region is its own unique animal, neither entirely consumerist nor…