Wander Woman

How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo

By: Beth Santos

Narrated by: Beth Santos

“The ideal companion for the solo traveler, both before and during her trip.”—Pauline Frommer

Achieve your solo female travel dreams with this empowering guide for women who want to see the world—perfect for anyone who has felt the tug of wanderlust after reading Wild, Eat Pray Love, or What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding.

If you’ve ever wanted to travel solo, founder of global women’s travel community Wanderful, Beth Santos, is here to tell you that you’re not alone.

Travel isn’t just about how many passport stamps you have—it’s about your mindset. In Wander Woman, Santos busts myths about who can travel, empowering women to uncover the confidence they need to see the world for themselves, by themselves, and giving them the lifelong tools to challenge your preconceptions, try something new, and get out of your comfort zone—whether that’s halfway around the world or just down the street.

Listeners will also learn…

• A new rubric for personal safety that pushes back on traditional ideas of what’s “safe” for women.
• How to eat alone (and not have to make awkward small talk with the waiter).
• Why a “Day Zero” will revolutionize your itinerary.
• Where to find community and a new perspective on what “counts” as solo travel
• How to travel ethically, sustainably, and in budget.

As much a how-to guide as it is a source of inspiration and support, Wander Woman invites us to be mindful about why we travel, who it affects, and how we can make it better for everyone.

Whether you’re ready to chase your Under the Tuscan Sun fantasy, are preparing for study abroad, or just want to feel more comfortable on business trips, Wander Woman is your must-have guide to exploring the world without fear.

©2024 Beth Santos (P)2024 Balance

Critic reviews

“Intensely practical and surprisingly philosophical, this book is the ideal companion for the solo traveler, both before and during her trip.”—Pauline Frommer, Co-President of FrommerMedia and Editorial Director of Frommer's Guidebooks

"As a woman devoutly addicted to music-swelling-movie-moment-travel-magic, I appreciated this inspiring book's advice about how to navigate the quieter, less perfect moments of solo travel—and the permission to forgive myself when I stumble."—Kristin Newman, author of What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding: A Memoir

“Wander Woman is a revelatory guide to living your life on another level, forever changed by the world around you. Filled with real-world examples and practical tips to get you out of dreaming and into action, Beth has written a reassuring, unflinching road map for every traveler. Whether it’s your first time eating a meal alone or your fiftieth time around the world, Wander Woman is a must-read.”—Juliana Dever, Actor and Founder of CleverDever Adventures

Be your own travel companion!

Beth takes you through the best ways to see the world while combating the stigma of traveling by yourself. This book provides insightful tips and guides to traveling sustainably and thoughtfully, and creating a space for all women. 10/10 recommend!

Traveling Mindsets For Women

Rather than arbitrary lists of things to pack or things to do, this book shows you what you need to think about and how to approach things for successful travel as a solo female traveler. Should be an excellent resource for my daughters, and presumably women everywhere.