female travel

The girl's guide to all things travel; optimal itineraries, recommendations and more for solo female travel and group trips alike.

The Best Tacos I've Had Outside of Fiji Are in the Last Place You'd Expect
I need to talk about Reberu. Not in the "here's a listicle of ten restaurants you should try in Doha" way. In the "I've eaten my way across sixty-plus countries and this place stopped me mid-bite" way.
By Destiny S. Harris3 days ago in Wander
Turkey: Take THEM With You.
The first time I went to Istanbul, I went with my sister. The second time, I brought family. Picture from the trip. Same city. Same accommodation - right in the center of everything, the spot we'd found the first time and couldn't justify leaving.
By Destiny S. Harris6 days ago in Wander
Hawaiian Sunset, 6/22/2021
We’re always looking for our places to belong. 2021 was a strange year for me—COVID lockdowns were lifting, but I shared none of the liberated cheer among my more extroverted cohorts. Zoom calls chased with full bottles of wine shackled me to a fraught group friendship I questioned more with each of my drinks, but Costco had a nicely-priced resort vacation package. So at the end of June, four of us in that group packed up to enjoy five days in Hawaii.
By Nagisa K.6 days ago in Wander
Being Called Fat And Then Kissed.
Body Image In many countries, the body image is such a big thing, and although we now live in a world where all body types are accepted and people thrive in confidence no matter what their size, there are still many people out there that hate the way they look and still shy away from certain clothing to hide the extra weight there carrying, we've all done it, This isn't something that I ever heard off in Chile. People are different sizes and they wear whatever they want. It seems they are all comfortable in their own skin.
By By Mollie 9 days ago in Wander
Cairo: Everything I Wasn't Expecting and Everything It Gave Me Anyway
I landed in Cairo and someone immediately tried to take me somewhere. Not aggressively. Smoothly. The kind of smooth that makes you feel rude for saying no - like they're doing you a favor and you're the problem for not accepting it.
By Destiny S. Harris10 days ago in Wander
How to Almost Die on the South Island
In 2004, circling the spectacular south island of New Zealand, my baby cousin Shannon (eight years my junior and approximately zero years prepared for this chaos) and I were coughing along in a Japanese import that had clearly lived several previous lives. At the Christchurch car rental counter, a peppy young man delivered the news:
By S.E.Linn15 days ago in Wander
Travelling to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know Following Cartel Violence Outbreak. AI-Generated.
Introduction Mexico remains one of the most visited countries in the world, known for its culture, beaches, history, and food. However, recent reports of cartel-related violence in certain regions have raised concerns among international travelers.
By Saad 17 days ago in Wander
American Motels vs. Hotels
If you ask most Americans today what the difference is between a motel and a hotel, you’ll likely get a shrug. “They’re the same thing, right? One is just cheaper?” No, not quite. The difference between a motel and a hotel isn’t just about price or star ratings. It’s about how America moved, how it paused, and how it learned to travel.
By The Iron Lighthouse24 days ago in Wander
10 Countries You Probably Didn’t Know Existed (But Absolutely Should!)
We all dream about visiting iconic destinations like France, Italy, or tropical paradises like Hawaii and Bali. But what if I told you there are countries and territories most people have never even heard of?
By Areeba Umair24 days ago in Wander
10 Times Tourists Completely Ruined Priceless History
There’s something magnetic about ancient architecture and historic artifacts. Whether it’s a crumbling amphitheater, a sacred temple high in the mountains, or a centuries-old painting in a quiet chapel, we’re drawn to these places. Maybe it’s the mystery. Maybe it’s the legends. Maybe it’s the simple realization that these structures have survived hundreds, sometimes thousands of years.
By Areeba Umair24 days ago in Wander
8 Incredible Places You Must Visit Before They Disappear Forever
Vacations are the perfect excuse to explore, relax, and witness the beauty of the world. But some places are vanishing due to climate change, rising sea levels, or human activity, and if you don’t visit them soon, you might miss your chance. Here’s a list of eight phenomenal destinations that belong on every traveler’s bucket list.
By Areeba Umair25 days ago in Wander
Teaching Abroad Forced Me to Unlearn the Lies I Grew Up With
Editor's Note Teaching abroad didn’t give me answers — it stripped away beliefs I didn’t know I was carrying. This essay traces how living overseas challenged my ideas of normalcy, worth, and identity, and how unlearning those ideas made room for something softer and more human.
By Restless Wanderer28 days ago in Wander