Welcome to the premier travel industry awards for women! Nominations are now open for the 4th annual Bessie Awards, hosted by Wanderful and the WITS Travel Creator + Brand Summit….
How to Practice Anti-Oppression as Travel & Culture Content Creators
In early 2020, I landed a major influencer marketing contract with an internationally-recognized brand – one that has been around for over a hundred years and one that has undoubtedly become…
Traveling While Deaf, and How To Make Tourism More Inclusive & Accessible
I was taught to believe that it wasn’t really possible for me to travel, not just because I am a woman, but because I am Deaf, too. Actually, I believed…
Introducing Local Purse: A New Way to Experience Virtual Travel
In a small, somewhat-unknown community in Guatemala sits a town by the name of San Juan La Laguna, on the edge of Lake Atitlán. It is here that a women’s…
2020 Best Gifts for Women Who Love Travel
This year has been a challenge in so many ways. It’s time to treat ourselves and each other to some self-care and inspired, unique gifts! If you’re a woman who…
Meet the Navy Pilot Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel
“Pivot” has been the theme of the travel industry in 2020 as the world came to a screeching halt and almost all travel stopped with the pandemic. But for Shelby…
Meet the Woman Who Created The New Green Book for Black Travelers
Wanderful is publishing this story in partnership with REP CO, a brand new storytelling collaborative that covers issues of racial and social justice and is powered by volunteer media professionals….
For Love of Travel and Photography
If you are like me, travel is one of your favorite things. I must have been born under the sign of ‘travel’ because I was born at the World’s Fair…
25 Inspiring Latinx Travel Influencers to Follow Right Now
We love these Latinx travel influencers and their ability to inspire wanderlust! From dreamy photos to travel tips-filled video series and more, these experts are leading the way in travel….
Visit Arusha, Tanzania, and Support These 17 Women-Owned Businesses
Plan a trip to Arusha, Tanzania, with the help of local resident Ree Pashley. She highlights a plethora of women-owned businesses in Arusha that you can support during your trip….
Weaving to Peace: The History Behind Rwanda’s Iconic Peace Basket
When driving down one of Rwanda’s mountain roads, winding through terraced green valleys, I would often see Rwandese women walking gracefully with lidded baskets atop their heads. These iconic baskets…
Meet the Women of Ccaccaccollo, Peru, Who Are Preserving Their Culture
Do you try to support women-owned businesses and organizations when you travel? Check out this opportunity for your next trip to Peru! The Women’s Weaving Cooperative near Cusco, Peru, is…
Moving Forward: Why I Created the Anti-Racism Town Hall
It’s 6:00am and my Google Home alarm goes off playing the song “I Was Here” by Beyonce. One of my favorite songs to wake up to — it’s my daily…
Meet the Journalist Leading Socially Responsible Trips in Africa
Jacky Habib is a freelance journalist and founder of New Lens Travel, a social enterprise fostering connections between tourists and local storytellers in Africa. Get her tips for travelers and…
Meet the Women Leading Morocco’s Artisanship and Culinary Scene
This post is in partnership with Experience Morocco, a tour company highlighting unique, authentic Moroccan culture for visitors. After a fantastic conversation during Wanderful’s Virtual Meetings Day, we knew we…