It’s officially the season of hot chocolate, fairy lights, and lots of tinsel! Whether you have travel plans or you’re staying at home, here are 5 fun virtual events you can attend from anywhere in the world.
This month we have our monthly solo travelers virtual meetup, which is such a great way to meet and make friends from all over the globe and discuss our favorite topic…travel! Learn how to start hosting guests in your home, and get hyped about those dreamy travel plans for 2022.
Here are our top virtual events for travelers and creators in December 2021. We hope to see you soon!
Wanderful December Rundown
- 1 Dec: Wanderful Women Wednesday: Our Cornerstone Travel Chat!
- 3 Dec: How To Get Assignments Through Instagram
- 4 Dec: How To Begin Your Journey Hosting Guests in Your Home
- 17 Dec: Solo Travelers Virtual Meetup!
- 21 Dec: How To Plan A Bucket List Trip In The New Year On A Budget!
Virtual Events for Travel Lovers
December 1: Wanderful Women Wednesday: Our Cornerstone Travel Chat!
Free for all Wanderful members, open to the public
Wanderful Women Wednesday is our signature monthly event, connecting our travel-loving community together in cities around the world. We’ll host themed conversations over our shared love of travel and gain forever friendships in the process.
This event is great for:
- Anyone who loves to travel
- Travel creators + small business owners
- Members of the travel industry
- And more!
How to participate:
Bring a snack, beverage of your choice, and find a comfortable, relaxing spot. Turn your video on (or leave it off if you feel more comfortable that way). We welcome all Wanderful members and non-members to join for a fun global conversation!
register to attend
members: rsvp for free
December 4: How To Begin Your Journey Hosting Guests in Your Home
Free for members and open to the public
Want to travel the world while guests pay the tab? In this workshop, Pam will walk you through common concerns that almost every womxn, including herself, has struggled with at the beginning of their hosting journey.
You will learn:
- How to go from fear to 5-stars
- Pam’s candid insights on what she wished she knew in the beginning
Pam will also answer your FAQs on the steps that you can take to begin your hosting career so you can travel freely!
About Your Facilitator: Pam Holt is a proud, lifelong Chicagoan. Pam helps her clients buy and sell luxury properties in some of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
As a short-term rental host, she discovered an entirely new facet of successful real estate investments. Being a host has allowed Pam to share her love for Chicago in a more profound and satisfying way. She discovered that she has a knack for short-term rental hosting, and it quickly became a passion.
register to attend
members: rsvp here
December 17: Solo Travelers Virtual Meetup!
For Wanderful members only
Want to meet and connect with other Wanderful women who are traveling solo? Join us for our solo travelers meetup!
This is a casual virtual event to meet one another and talk about our favorite topic: travel! Whether you are an experienced solo traveler or just interested in becoming one, join us as we discuss tips and advice for traveling independently, and share plenty of stories!
members: rsvp here
December 21: How To Plan A Bucket List Trip In The New Year On A Budget!
Free for all Wanderful members, open to the public
Are you ready to get back to travel again? Make up for lost time with a bucket list trip in the new year! Learn how to hack your way to a dream destination and take advantage of the revenge travel trend, without blowing your budget.
About Your Facilitator: Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a 5-time #1 Amazon bestseller and 2-time Readers’ Favorite Award winner. Jen is a 3-time TEDx speaker and has been featured by The Washington Post, Forbes, and ABC News.
register here to attend
members: rsvp here to attend
Virtual Events for Travel Content Creators
December 3: How To Get Assignments Through Instagram
Free for all creator members and open to the public
Instagram is one of the most-used social media platforms, especially when it comes to travel inspiration and planning. It’s also a powerful tool for travel media professionals looking to grow their business through promoting work and sharing stories in a different way.
In this workshop, learn how to leverage your platform to grow your professional brand, build an engaged audience, and create professional relationships that lead to assignments with Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel photographer and writer with work in National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler, and more.
About Your Facilitator: Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer who turned to travel journalism after working as a US Navy Sailor and a Fortune 500 brand manager. Yulia’s work appears in National Geographic Traveller, Conde Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, Lonely Planet, and more. For past assignments, she’s shared a roof with nomads in Mongolia, traced the origins of Iznik tiles with artisans in Turkey, and learned the art of imigongo with artist collectives in Rwanda. Yulia is a founder of NOMⴷD + JULES, a small-group travel company with trips to the Middle East and North Africa. She also runs Genius Womxn, a platform for womxn in travel media.
register to attend
creator members: rsvp in the portal