Wanderess : The Unearth Women Guide to Traveling Smart, Safe, and Solo

From traveling as a woman of color or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community to your first time solo traveling abroad or flying while pregnant, there is no one-size-fits-all style when it comes to women’s travel. That’s where we come in! This book is full of expert travel tips pulled from the experiences of Brooke Saward, Oneika Raymond, Kelly Lewis, Annika Ziehen, Dani Heinrich, Esme Benjamin, & us—Nikki Vargas & Elise Fitzsimmons. You will be able to build your very own Feminist City Guide.°°°Nikki Vargas is a travel editor, journalist, producer, public speaker, & an author based in New York City. She is originally from Bogotá, Colombia. Nikki is the founding editor & co-founder of Unearth Women. In addition to her work with Unearth Women, Nikki is an editor for Fodor’s Travel & previously was a travel editor for The Infatuation, Atlas Obscura, & Culture Trip. As a journalist, she has had her bylines appear in Zagat, VICE, Food & Wine, Roads & Kingdoms, Cosmopolitan, & more.As a public speaker, Nikki has spoken at various conferences, including the Women’s Travel Fest, Women in Travel Summit, Latino Travel Fest, & the New York Times Travel Show. In addition, she has produced various video series—from Culture Trip’s Hungerlust to Unearth Women’s #WomenOwned. Currently, Nikki is a producer for an upcoming documentary made in partnership with Unrealistic Ideas & One Foot Forward.As Unearth Women’s co-founder, Elise Fitzsimmons cares deeply about the representation of women around the world. Elise & her work with Unearth Women have been featured in Travel + Leisure, the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Cheddar TV, & more. Elise lives semi-nomadically. When she is not practicing yoga, editing podcasts, or learning about deep space, she can most often be spotted arm-in-arm with new friends discovering hole-in-the-wall eateries. Feminism meets travel in this interactive resource for women who love to travel the world, near and far—from the co-founders of Unearth Women, a print and digital women’s travel magazine that’s been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and Good Morning America . Wanderess features expert tips from leading women in the travel industry. You’ll find everything you need to experience life-changing adventures, both near and far. And because travel is not a one-size-fits-all experience, our experts offer helpful advice for specific travelers, whether you’re a woman of color, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, or an expecting or new mom. Open this book to . . . • Discover your specific travel style • Build your destinations wish list • Find volunteer opportunities abroad • Get expert tips on travel hacking • Use helpful checklists, from trip planning to packing • Learn how to travel solo • Write your own feminist city guide • And so much more! Featuring advice and wisdom from experienced and well-respected travel experts and influencers including Annika Ziehen, Oneika Raymond, Brooke Saward, Kelly Lewis, Dani Heinrich, Esme Benjamin, Beth Santos, Jessica Nabongo, and Evita Robinson, Wanderess will inspire you to travel in a way that’s smarter, safer, and smoother, all while supporting local women. **Feminism meets travel in this interactive resource for women who love to travel the world, near and far—from the co-founders of __Unearth Women,__ a print and digital women’s travel magazine that’s been featured in __The New York Times, Vogue,__ and __Good Morning America__.**__Wanderess__Open this book to . . . **• Discover your specific travel style****• Build your destinations wish list****• Find volunteer opportunities abroad****• Get expert tips on travel hacking****• Use helpful checklists, from trip planning to packing****• Learn how to travel solo****• Write your own feminist city guide****• And so much more!**Featuring advice and wisdom from experienced and well-respected travel experts and influencers including Annika Ziehen, Oneika Raymond, Brooke Saward, Kelly Lewis, Dani Heinrich, Esme Benjamin, Beth Santos, Jessica Nabongo, and Evita Robinson, will inspire you to travel in a way that’s smarter, safer, and smoother, all while supporting local women. "A contributor-based, female-focused resource that helps women travel safer, smarter, and more mindfully"-- Provided by publisher