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Welcome to our community of adventurous women! We are dedicated to inspiring, connecting, educating and empowering female travelers around the world. Our community was built by women, for women, on the belief that travel is not just about seeing new places, but about discovering oneself and breaking out of comfort zones.

Our mission is to provide a platform for women to share their travel experiences, gain valuable advice, and connect with other travel lovers. We host events and meetups in cities around the world, and curate bespoke luxury retreats, active escapes, and cultural tours for our members to join.

With new, authentic travel articles published every week, our community of over 9 million readers continues to grow and inspire travelers to step out of their comfort zones and embark on their own exciting adventures.

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Travel Girls Getaways - Affordable luxury women's retreats, active escapes, and charity trips
Meet-Ups & Events - We Are Travel Girls meet-ups and events in cities around the globe
Travel Guides & Articles - Travel advice from women around the world shared weekly on the blog
Daily Travel Tips - Shared on our social media from women all over the world @WeAreTravelGirls
Brand Campaigns - We introduce our audience of over 500,000 followers to brands we genuinely love
Travel Girls Giving - Our charitable branch that does fundraising, charity spotlights & impact trips

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We Are Travel Girls was founded in 2016 with the mission of empowering and inspiring women to explore the world with confidence! Recognizing the lack of a dedicated platform for female travel bloggers, we set out to create a community that celebrates and elevates the voices of female travelers.

Since its launch, We Are Travel Girls has grown to become more than just trusted resource read by over 9 million travelers. We host events and meet ups in cities around the globe, curate bespoke luxury women’s trips through Travel Girls Getaways, and give back through Travel Girls Giving.

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VANESSA RIVERS
CEO & Co-Founder

Vanessa Rivers is an award-winning travel writer, surfer, fitness lover, eco advocate, and Co-Founder of We Are Travel Girls. She has visited over 70 countries and specializes in luxury, adventure, and family travel. Her work has been featured in Forbes, NY Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Condé Nast, CNN, Fox, Sports Illustrated, New York Magazine and more. Vanessa called London home for seven years and now lives in Malibu with her daughter.

ANNY WOOLDRIDGE
Editor & Contributor

Anny Wooldridge is a British born Communications Officer, freelance writer, world traveller, motorsports enthusiast, coffee-lover, water skier and CrossFitter. Anny has seven years experience working as a writer across the travel, marketing and sports sectors. Her writing has been featured in top outlets such as Culture Trip, Matador Network and We Are Travel Girls. Anny lives in a small town outside of Norwich, in England’s Norfolk County.

CHRISTINE ISABEL
PR & Industry Relations

Christine Isabel is a seasoned public relations professional known for her strategic insights and influential industry connections. Her expertise extends beyond traditional PR, fostering deep, lasting relationships that help elevate brand visibility and drive meaningful impact. A passionate traveler and writer herself, Christine chronicles her adventures around the world for We Are Travel Girls, specializing in health, wellness, and luxury travel.

PRIME FAUSTO
Social Engagement Manager

Prime Fausto is based in Manila, and is head of social media engagement at We Are Travel Girls. Prime is a travel enthusiast who is passionate about storytelling. She loves sharing inspiring stories that empower women to explore the globe with confidence. Believing that life is about creating connections and lasting memories, Prime is dedicated to helping WATG connect travelers and grow its vibrant community of adventurous travel women.

ALESSIA RAMPONI
Middle East Ambassador

Alessia Ramponi is a Mexican-Italian with a passion for exploring, immersing herself in new cultures, and sharing her experiences through writing and photography. With an expertise in the the Middle East, Alessia’s passion for international relations and human rights has led her to create engaging content for top media outlets such as Travel + Leisure, Newsweek, AD Magazine and more. When not on the road, she focuses on humanitarian efforts.

STEPHANIE BE
Events Ambassador

A UCLA Alum and the daughter of immigrants, Stephanie Be chased the American dream, studying abroad, living as an expat overseas, and working remote as a digital nomad while globetrotting to over 250 destinations. As a travel writer, her work have been featured in Huffpost, CNN, Business Insider, Forbes, Mashable, Latina Magazine and more. Stephanie lives in NYC, and specializes in luxury travel and event planning for We Are Travel Girls.

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