Wanderess

Introduction

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, and us Nikki Vargas and Elise Fitzsimmons.

Here you ll find inspiration for your next trip, tips that address the nuances of traveling as a woman today, a quiz to help you choose your next destination, packing checklists, and even a worksheet to help you build your very own Feminist City Guide.

You may be wondering who exactly we are and what the heck a Feminist City Guide is. Well, we are the founders of Unearth Women, a print and digital travel magazine dedicated to lifting women s voices, sharing travel stories, and pointing travelers in the direction of women- and BIPOC-owned businesses around the world. We like to say that our publication is a place where feminism meets travel. Of course, we have been asked what exactly that means, so here s how we think of it: While everyone has the ability to support feminism, we believe that travelers are uniquely positioned to both support women and spotlight their stories around the globe.

This is where our Feminist City Guides come in. Our guides encourage travelers to discover a destination through the lens of supporting its female entrepreneurs and honoring the women who have helped shape it. By the time you finish reading this book, you ll have your very own Feminist City Guide and you ll be able to navigate the world confidentl

With the help of our expert contributors, we will explore everything from staying safe abroad to navigating periods, pregnancy, and menopause during your adventures. And while this book is largely focused on the female travel experience, anyone with a passion for seeing

Nikki Vargas and Elise Fitzsimmons

This guide, at the intersection of feminism and travel, is a comprehensive resource which also includes advice for specific communities: women of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and expecting or new mums. Refinery29

Whether you re going it alone for the first time or planning a girls trip, the editors from Unearth Women have assembled in this colorful book all the resources, hacks and advice you could ask for, including tips for traveling while pregnant and specific recommendations for women of color and travelers who are trans, lesbian or queer. BookPage