Once upon a time, there were two tall, blonde Dutch girls with a big dream: to travel the world together. Not only did these girls share a friendship, but they…
This Family’s Exquisite Eco Paradise Is Growing a Filipino Island’s Economy, and You Can Stay There
Earlier this year, my boyfriend and I traveled to Bohol, one of the Philippines’ 7,000+ islands and a common tourist destination because of the famous Chocolate Hills. I booked our…
Curls in Denial: How to Care for Kinky Hair Abroad
I joined the natural movement by accident. On my first trip out of North America I was thrown into taking care of my curly hair. It was 2011 and Seoul,…
Why Every Woman Needs to Travel Solo to Japan
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…
Vulnerable in Vietnam: Inside An Expat’s Diary
I realized that I’d become accustomed to driving a motorbike in Vietnam once I started daydreaming. As an expat, there’s a certain amount of diligence required to get used to…
What One Conversation at the Changi Airport Taught Me About Traveling Fearlessly
From an early age, women are taught that the world is a dangerous place. In some aspects, it’s true. The world can be scary, especially for a woman. But by…
How Moving to Japan Taught Me to Travel Humbly
Most Wanderful women would agree that we should all travel humbly. But what does the word humble actually mean, and what does traveling humbly look like in practice? The word…
I Survived a Panic Attack in a Foreign City; Here’s What to Do if It Happens to You
Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced anxiety. Me too. December of 2015 was a difficult month for me. At the time, I was living in Tokyo, studying Japanese at…
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: Nepal, After the Earthquake
Nepal’s famed Boudhanath Stupa, which was later damaged in the earthquake. Image by Colleen Hagerty. With its endless array of historic temples, rich religious culture, and — no big deal…
A Non-Fashionista’s Guide to Japanese Fashion
Legs are a go. Image by Flickr user Helga Weber. If you are looking for a nuanced, sartorial guide to Japanese fashion, this is the wrong place. I’m writing this…
A Taste of Tarantula: Why Eating Insects Might Be the Next Big Thing
Bugs are the future. Image by Sammi Lim. My mouth turns dry as the waiter lays out our spread; ironic, considering what lies before us is deemed a right royal…
One Day in Istanbul, Turkey: A Girl’s Guide
A secret pleasure. Image courtesy of Beth Santos. If you’re a budget adventurer, you may find yourself with one day in Istanbul, Turkey sooner than you think. The city is a…
6 Things You Never Knew About #GoGirlReads Author Kira Salak
Kira Salak, adventuring. Image courtesy of Restless Books. If you had the pleasure of reading Kira Salak’s stunning book Four Corners along with us last month, you know how riveting…
Diary of a Sushi Virgin
As fresh as the sea. Image by Sruthi Vijayan. If queues were measured on an amphibian scale — from plankton to blue whale — the line outside Sushi Dai is…